camflan Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 get a lift! When I buy my own house, this is one of the first things I'm doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBSTANKN Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Sorry for dragging this thread from the dead but I can't see the point you indicated on the attached photos. Is it safe to jack from the area indicated on this picture? Thanks. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 ^^ I used a 12" board on the aluminum case. Also, harbor freight has a jack with a 2-5/8" clearance. http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-pump-2-ton-low-profile-heavy-duty-floor-jack-68050.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Sorry for dragging this thread from the dead but I can't see the point you indicated on the attached photos. Is it safe to jack from the area indicated on this picture? Thanks. -Mike I don't use that transmission mount to pick the car up. I use the frame rails or inner LCA mount points. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I keep forgetting where it is on our cars so I'm sure I look like a fool trying to lay on the ground and find out where it is. Once I found the front jack point, for the first few pumps, I have to hit the bumper a good bit to build pressure in the jack. Did an oil change on my car and the girlfriend's '03 Impreza Outback this weekend and it's so much easier to find on the OB, which isn't very far behind the bumper, plus there is no plastic cover on the OB to try and conceal it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnbiker3000 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 So, I think us 2.5i guys have a little different set up than you Turbos. Please indicate whether I should be using the point in photo 1 or 2 to lift the front of my rig??? Oil pan is in front of photo 1 (below in pic) and front diff is behind photo 2 (above in pic)... Already tried point 2 with a slight deformation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Yep, numero uno. You probably know this, but the deformation is a dead giveaway that it's not the spot to jack from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnbiker3000 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 OK... Photo one it is. It really was a toss up and I thought maybe it was photo 2 because that metal seemed a little thicker and also seemed to be more securelay attached to the subframe rails. Snafu caused only a very slight deformation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 It's not the thickness that is of importance, but rather how the force and stress is distributed. The stamped piece is much stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnbiker3000 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Hmmm, well both of the above pieces looked stamped to me, but I see your point... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 The stamped piece [on the left]* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyboy9k Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxjHdbrPQHzMMno2dmtKYVhLRVE/view?usp=sharing Just to confirm the others input (the link above is an image from the service manual). There are a few different crossmembers support plate types it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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