Anyone have a pit or car lift?

Started by Kay_147_GTA, April 24, 2018, 01:23:32 PM

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Kay_147_GTA

April 24, 2018, 01:23:32 PM
Looking to replace the plastic gear change holder on my 147 GTA which involves removing centre exhaust and shield. Could do it with a jack and ramps but would be a hell of a lot easier in a pit or if the car is on a lift.

There's a slab of beer in it for your troubles.
2005 147 GTA Monza (96 of 100)

Citroënbender

#1
April 24, 2018, 05:45:07 PM
A few years back there was a startup business in Melbourne suburbia where you could rent a service bay, not sure if it lasted. Price was fair considering what you got.

Kay_147_GTA

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April 28, 2018, 05:24:54 PM
2005 147 GTA Monza (96 of 100)

poohbah

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April 28, 2018, 05:30:27 PM
Geez I wish they had an outlet in Perth. What a great service. Bit like that movie Christine - without the self repairing demonic Plymoth Fury...
Now:    2002 156 GTA
            1981 GTV
Before: 1999 156 V6 Q-auto
            2001 156 V6 (sadly cremated)

V AR 164

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April 28, 2018, 05:43:44 PM
Quote from: poohbah on April 28, 2018, 05:30:27 PM
Geez I wish they had an outlet in Perth. What a great service. Bit like that movie Christine - without the self repairing demonic Plymoth Fury...

One of my favourite movies of all time, have always wanted a fury after that movie... Someday haha
Present:
-1992 164Q
-1993 Hilux Surf

Past:
-2006 159 2.4 Ti

Citroënbender

#5
April 28, 2018, 07:06:59 PM
Reviews of SSA look promising, I hope they can keep it up - a good halfway point between paying a workshop and doing it with jack stands on the street.

Would love something like that with a decent crash repair rack!  But since a Car-O-Liner costs at least ten times a hoist, it probably won't happen!

Kay_147_GTA

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May 16, 2018, 11:55:13 AM
Ended up spending 4 hours there on Sat replacing the gear change bushing, they were excellent, the owner Sim even helped with lending the odd tool that we didn't have and a bit of muscle with getting the exhaust back on.

Highly recommend if you want to do work under your car!

Car feels AH-MAY-ZING now after putting new bushing in and having a solid feeling gear change! Gears are still a little stiff but beginning to loosen up with use.
2005 147 GTA Monza (96 of 100)

poohbah

#7
May 16, 2018, 12:14:22 PM
Great to hear kay. Did you let "Sim" know the floodgates are about to open, and he's going to be swamped by local Alfa owners from now on?
Now:    2002 156 GTA
            1981 GTV
Before: 1999 156 V6 Q-auto
            2001 156 V6 (sadly cremated)

Kay_147_GTA

#8
May 16, 2018, 04:37:36 PM
Haha, I did mention that I knew a few people who would be keen to use his services!
2005 147 GTA Monza (96 of 100)
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