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Topic: Floor Jack leaking fluid
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88gt
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My floor jack is leaking hydraulic fluid, basically rendering it useless now. It was a nice one, about $120, so I'd rather not just toss it and buy a new one unless I have to. Does anyone know if these can be repaired? I imagine it's just some stupid little seal that needs replaced. Is there anywhere to take one to get fixed?
[ October 18, 2004, 11:51 AM: Message edited by: 88gt ]
Posts: 1482 | From: Santa Clara/Bay area | Registered: Nov 2001
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88DroptopGT
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My jack from Costco also leaks, I'm wondering if it's an O-ring or valve gasket of some sort.
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Posts: 3978 | From: 707 | Registered: Mar 2003
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ihatethesesns
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Yeah you can rebuild them. I'm sure if you went to your fav. tool store you could find a kit or even online. My dad just used seals he had laying around to fix his.
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Posts: 1283 | From: Toy Shop | Registered: Dec 2001
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BlackNGold
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Next time buy tools with a warranty....I have a cheap Kragen 2.5 ton jack and if it brakes I can still fork out the $29.95 AND it has a lifetime warranty...
All my hand tools are Craftsman...Simple, go to Sears or OSH on a weekend and exchange if I brake them... ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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outlawd94cobra
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Some of those jacks are repairable. Usually its a seal that's leaking and not holding the pressure. I'd think your best bet would be to ask a place locally that sells hydraulic jacks.
I do love that CRAFTSMAN guarantee though, no hassles, no worries.
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Posts: 635 | From: Stockton, CA | Registered: May 2001
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Hungry Hippo
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most jacks dont have a lifetime warranty. my craftsman only had a year then i bought a $100 jack from kragan with a 3 year warranty
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Posts: 2959 | From: east bay | Registered: Nov 2001
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