Are they as bad as some of the posts suggest? Fancy a couple of bits and they are sooo cheap?
http://www.sgs-engin...t/engine-stands
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, Dec 03 2015 12:26 PM
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Posted 03 December 2015 - 12:26 PM
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I only bought it for one summer. 14 years ago and now its gone&#
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Posted 03 December 2015 - 02:14 PM
The jack I got off them was so bad it wouldn't jack! and the handle to pump it up or release the pressure didn't fit.
The guy I dealt with there thought both those things were acceptable and were going to charge me to return it, and said that after inspecting they might give me a refund or would charge me to send it back!
As it was so heavy it wasn't worth the postage bills and despite pictures and details of all its failings in the end , I just put it in a shed. Will throw it away another day.
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Posted 03 December 2015 - 02:33 PM
Are they as bad as some of the posts suggest? Fancy a couple of bits and they are sooo cheap? http://www.sgs-engin...t/engine-stands
Pay chepo buy twice with tools and garage equipment
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Posted 03 December 2015 - 04:21 PM
Pay cheapo...use once, maybe!
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Posted 03 December 2015 - 08:33 PM
Looks identical to the one Machine Mart do. SGS's 450KG rating is more than a bit optimistic, but should be fine with any 4cyl block you're likely to want to put on it, just grease up the swivel joint on the mounting plate before putting it on the base frame.
Personally I'd get it from Machine Mart rather than on line, especially since at the moment they're doing a VAT free promo that means it only works out a few quid more.
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Posted 03 December 2015 - 09:28 PM
Yeah, its for a straight six from an MG...to see if I've got all the bits, suppose leave it to the engineers!Looks identical to the one Machine Mart do. SGS's 450KG rating is more than a bit optimistic, but should be fine with any 4cyl block you're likely to want to put on it, just grease up the swivel joint on the mounting plate before putting it on the base frame. Personally I'd get it from Machine Mart rather than on line, especially since at the moment they're doing a VAT free promo that means it only works out a few quid more.
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Posted 03 December 2015 - 09:46 PM
To add some balance, I've got an Sgs low profile Jack and touch wood it's been great for almost two years.
My machine mart Clarke one gave up the ghost a long time ago...
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Posted 03 December 2015 - 09:51 PM
I think whatever Martin touches he breaks!
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Posted 03 December 2015 - 10:24 PM
Oh come on! Is just talked myself out of it all...
Martin doesn't like T1Rs either, I've done 4 (slow) TDs on them...
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Posted 05 December 2015 - 03:03 PM
ooo its pick on me time!
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