Re: securing hockey pucks/ was: broken jack point

[Carguymb@xxxxxxx]

No lesser authority than the illustrious Ron Stygar claims the silicone 
method is less reliable than a using a method to spread the existing snap-in 
arms on the hockey puck.  I can't recommend either one from personal 
experience; instead I've just come to regard the jack pads as a consumable.  
See this link for more information on Ron's typically thorough approach:

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/misc/e36_jack_points.html

Talking of Steve D's jack plate, I have one that I barely use (and has very 
little mileage since I bought it last summer), and would be happy to sell.  
Steve lists them for $100; I'd like to get $80, plus shipping from 19301.  
See this link for more information on the jack plate:

http://www.ultimategarage.com/jackplat.html

Martin Bullen
'95 M3
'97 Z3 2.8

In a message dated 3/18/03 5:05:43 AM, owner-bmw-digest@domain.elided writes:

>Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 09:16:04 -0800
>From: jkerouac <jkerouac@domain.elided>
>Subject: re:securing hockey pucks/  was: broken jack point
>
>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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