now where have I seen that before......?
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ZedShed(Midlands).
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now where have I seen that before......?
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- Newport, South Wales,UK
- Model of Z
- Z3 M43 1.8 (1999) and Z4 E85 2.5 (2003)
Inspired by Tony building his oil drainer I finally got around to building one myself for use with the same lift Tony has. Used the same flange as Tony and 40mm push fit pipe and fittings. Used the same oil pan as Tony with a bath plug fitted to it. Difference with mine is its in a metal drum that has a metal expanding band to keep the lid on. I had a few of these drums after using up the concrete sealer that came in them, Smoke test machine was made from one of them so decided to make a matching oil drainer fom another one. No wheels on mine yet, might have a look at doing something later.
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Nice job Col. Wheels are a good addition.
Tony.
Tony.
Got some painting done today,
Also got the breather holes made in one of the ramps. 1 down 1 to go.
Tony.
Also got the breather holes made in one of the ramps. 1 down 1 to go.
Tony.
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What are the mouseholes for?
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Do you leave the ramps under the car after you have lifted it? I'd drag them out of the way and store them somewhere dry.
At the moment, I actually have my car sat on the tilt ramp, but the car's tyres are on four old rims on the floor (I don't like leaving cars with drooping suspension for extended periods). If I need to work on one of the car's wheels, I just lift the car enough to drag the old rim out of the way and I can remove the wheel.
I don't really have a choice because I need the ramps to park over the lift due to not having 5" ground clearance with my Z4. So if I come home with a wet car the ramps will get wet as I have to put my car in the garage at night as an Insurance condition. There's also a chance they could get wet if I have the lift outside and it rains so having a way of helping them to dry seemed like good idea.
Tony.
My old creaking bones will really appreciate the effort Tony
- Joined
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- Location
- Newport, South Wales,UK
- Model of Z
- Z3 M43 1.8 (1999) and Z4 E85 2.5 (2003)
Just needs a pair of matching side tables to rest the mugs and cakes on.
Looking at putting a ball valve tap in the lid to provide the air vent, maybe mount it on some wheels like Tony did to his. Not bothered about a sight glass don't intend filling it up completly, waste oil will be taken to the council tip recycling tank. Can take the upper pipework and tray by pulling them from the push fit fitting, have another push fit fitting with a sealable cap for transport and emptying it, just pushes on where the upper pipework comes off.
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Looking into more ways of moving my lift. Rather than using the motor/pump as a lift and pull or push, I made this today.
Made from a piece of Oak and a 14mm socket, just to try it until I can get hold of better materials.
Works like this. Fit the nylon castors I made last week into the rear end of the frame then raise the front end until you can get the trolley jack under the "tow eye" , lift and remove the blocks and lower until the frame just clears the jack wheels.
Now all you have to do is pull or push , you don't need to apply downward pressure on the pump handle.
Just disconnect the safety cable and the quick release hydraulic coupler and you're away.
Tony.
Made from a piece of Oak and a 14mm socket, just to try it until I can get hold of better materials.
Works like this. Fit the nylon castors I made last week into the rear end of the frame then raise the front end until you can get the trolley jack under the "tow eye" , lift and remove the blocks and lower until the frame just clears the jack wheels.
Now all you have to do is pull or push , you don't need to apply downward pressure on the pump handle.
Just disconnect the safety cable and the quick release hydraulic coupler and you're away.
Tony.
That looks like it will work well Tony .... 
It does Mike, that is a 2 ton jack so it well capable of carrying one end of a half ton lift. Should be able to get the lift outside and usable in about 10 minutes, then the sky's the limit, sort of.
Tony.
Tony.
why not run the hose/cable through a slot in the ramp section rather than the long length? The ramp section is not as heavy to lift to release the hose/cable from underneath...
I might have the option when I've finished. But if the lift is going outside chances are that the ramps will be too.
Tony.
But if the lift is going outside chances are that the ramps will be too.Tony.
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- Model of Z
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Just no stopping you mate, well thought out and looks like it’ll work well for you.
Now that things out the way, when’s my sofa bed getting delivered.
Roy.
Now that things out the way, when’s my sofa bed getting delivered.
Roy.
- Joined
- Nov 25, 2012
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- 178
- Location
- Newport, South Wales,UK
- Model of Z
- Z3 M43 1.8 (1999) and Z4 E85 2.5 (2003)
Another oil drain popped up on the Facebook Group
