re:securing hockey pucks/ was: broken jack point

[jkerouac <jkerouac@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

re:securing hockey pucks/  was: broken jack point

Seems  appropriate for 'Jack' to address this topic. ;-)
     Most watertight solution to prevent jacking pads from coming loose 
or falling off is to place a thick bead of silicon rubber gasket 
material (Permatex in the tube) around the groove at the outer edge of 
the pad, on the upper side that presses against the car's floor.  Do 
this before installing the pad, and let sit a few minutes before popping 
the pad in place.  Best also to wash and dry the pad and the contact 
surface on the car floor to insure maximum adhesion of the silicon rubber.
     These will stay snug even if you should happen to scrub over some 
road debris or a tall speed bump.
     Btw, instead of using the jacking pads, try raising the car by 
using a jacking arm that inserts into the factory jacking hole on the 
side of the rocker panel.  Much simpler, easier, more clearance for the 
jack and no chance of damaging or dinging the car floor or the underside 
of the body side skirt.
     Best I know of, the one I use, is made by Steve D., (201) 262-0412, 
not sure what his business name is now but he's been selling BMW parts 
with good customer service since the early eighties.  (not connected in 
any way, usual disclaimers, ymmv, etc.)
onward,

'jk

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