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Old 04-05-2016, 11:05 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z View Post
The parts that most often fails on a hydraulic jack are seals. Usually easy for most weekend mechanics to repair (often simple o-rings). If you can work on brakes, clutch, and other hydraulic systems, you can fix most jack problems yourself. A decent hydraulic jack can last a lifetime with a seal change every now and then.

Dirt is another common problem with an easy fix - tear it down, clean it out, put it back together with fresh fluid.


and oil the front roller bearing from time to time. One of mine seized.. but got a free replacement.
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