Quickjack Setup and Lifting a Porsche 914 Video

[@IanKarr]

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[@markc7889]

Hi Ian, your video is the best among all that show the QuickJack installation, even much better than the factory's. Thank you. I am inspired to get one now.

[@IanKarr]

Thanks, Mark! Glad you enjoyed it. What they say is true...once you have a lift you won't believe you did so long without it! Good luck and be safe.

[@pjfan173]

Just ordered the 7000 lbs model yesterday. Thank you for posting one of the best instructional videos on setting up a Quickjack on KZbin. Now only if you drove a C7 Corvette I'd be able to watch your videos and have well explained instructions to follow for repairs and upgrades.

[@IanKarr]

Thanks! As everyone says, you’ll wonder how you got by without it. I have an order in for a C8, so go ahead and subscribe!

[@pjfan173]

Ian Karr Subscribed and looking forward to seeing your C8. I bought my first non daily driver this summer, 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Black on Black. I would really like to purchase a 2019 ZR1 in he next few years or obviously the new C8

[@itsspec5678]

best vid on QJ...well done on the backup. most dont think to add that...we learn that once!

[@IanKarr]

Thanks man. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@TofuProductionCinema]

Probably the best video regarding Quickjack, period. Heavy manual, for sure :D

[@IanKarr]

Thanks! I'm definitely putting it to work...

[@TH75767]

Just set up my QuickJack tonight..I watched a couple of videos over the last week while waiting for delivery. Purchased from Costco last week. IMO yours is one of the best. Thank you for taking the time to sit and edit it the the way you did.... And i have to say...that 914 is beautiful. Hold on to it....Im a 928 owner and we are final getting some love in the classic car world!$$$$

[@IanKarr]

Thanks TH. Good luck with your QJ. Enjoy and stay safe!

[@Coyotevaporworks]

absolutely love my quickjack. Use it for a 986 and hopefully a 914 soon!

[@IanKarr]

Did you ever get your 914?

[@dalehall2993]

@@IanKarr He also has james dean's missing Porsche.

[@dalehall2993]

As far as the guy on the box,i carry mine under each arm..😂👊🏻

[@IanKarr]

Ha!

[@achristian7015]

At 5:34, I don't think you need any tape on that fitting. The design of the fitting seals itself, sort of like a JIC fitting.

[@IanKarr]

You're right. I just got a little teflon happy.

[@r10vw]

Correct. Those are JIC fittings btw.

[@quickjackusa]

This is an excellent setup video of QuickJack! Very well put together and easy to follow. You also make a good point at 13:39. ;) Thanks for your support!

[@IanKarr]

my pleasure...it's a great product.

[@jonathanl2748]

Yep, this is going on the list. Thanks for the vid!

[@IanKarr]

Jonathan Lagarde if Santa leaves one under your tree, keep in mind there may not be room for anything else:)

[@3.2Carrera]

Great video. Fellow Porsche owner of a Carrera 3.2 and I just bought one for mine. My jacking points are staggered and Ac lines are in the way so I think I'm going to try to use it sideways. Anyway I just did my engine and mechanical myself and enjoying my car. I'm going to subscribe and see what you've been up to.

[@IanKarr]

thanks, Vic. By the time you watch all the episodes up there, i should hopefully have some new ones done. They're all shot. Editing is what takes the time ;)

[@vincerunnerretrobikevince4212]

Thanks for the informative video!

[@IanKarr]

glad you liked it!

[@Ozzie4Para]

Great video man. I ordered one through Costco which should come in a few days. I can't wait....

[@raylegend808]

Ozzie Alarcon how much was it in Costco. Thanks

[@Ozzie4Para]

@@raylegend808 It was $999 on sale but it's back to normal at $1200

[@IanKarr]

sorry for the delay...the world has been, well.... you know. Did you get your quickjack yet?

[@Tmrfe0962]

Thank you, Ian. Looking forward to using the BL5000. Only problem is....my wife says, “now.....can you get it running? “.....🙄

[@IanKarr]

My bet is that you will! I suggest you make it interesting and wager something with her ;).

[@bryans8193]

Great video and thank you for it! This might be a dumb question but when lifting vehicles with Quickjack do you put your vehicle in neutral or park?

[@IanKarr]

Not a dumb question at all. The gear doesn't matter...unless what you're doing under the car requires the wheels to move. Most of the cars I raise are manual transmission and usually in first gear.

[@luvatenor]

Awesome video- where in NY are you- I moved from Poughkeepsie to Oregon to avoid the salt which destroyed 2 914's I had(no salt used here) . I now have another 914 and this unit looks ideal- thanks for the video-Rolf

[@IanKarr]

Glad you found the video helpful! Are you on 914world?

[@luvatenor]

@@IanKarr Yes I am-

[@IanKarr]

@@luvatenor whats your username? mine is cuddy_k

[@luvatenor]

@@IanKarr luvatenor

[@edmunoz6524]

Thanks for the vid, I had been on the fence regarding getting a QuickJack. I think I may pull the trigger. Has anyone ever told you you sound and look a little like Dan Aykroyd?

[@IanKarr]

Ha! Yep. Usually when I’m running about 10 pounds heavier than usual. If you don’t have a lift, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without one.

[@achristian7015]

10:33 Well not quite. Full height consumer lifts don't really lift a car high enough if you are 6 ft tall, so yes, I do find them kind of useless because you have to work crouched over. You really need a lift that goes up to about 7 ft. My MaxJax lifts a car 45" and that allows me to sit on a one-foot high plastic stool while working under the car without having to lie on a cold (winter) concrete floor. But yes, I do have 114" to my garage ceiling. Anyway, a nifty little jack. If it were cheaper, I'd buy one to use in the driveway.

[@IanKarr]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@achristian7015]

@@IanKarr Good informative video.

[@stuh4645]

I noticed you didn't turn the jacks 180' for your mid-engined car? I always assumed you should orientate them so the label faces the heavy bit (engine)?

[@IanKarr]

This car has pretty close to a 50/50 weight distribution, so...

[@ChrisXif1]

Hi Ian...I have a 1974 Ravenna Green 1.8 - 100% original paint (the paint is in very good, but not perfect condition) with 42K documented miles, unmolested motor (orig FI, etc) - but a crusty hell hole - oh well. Your car looks really nice!! Ravenna Green is by far my favorite Porsche color. I want to drop the motor to clean the mess from leaking push rod tubes, and do overall maintenance - including fuel line replacement which I watched your excellent video of also. Does the QuickJack give you enough height to pull the motor/trans out (without the rear valance on)? Thinking of buying one from Costco while they're on sale again for $1,000. Thanks for the excellent series of 914 videos you've done...they are really among the best I've seen - you obviously have a talent for editing in addition to being a 914 craftsman.

[@IanKarr]

Thanks so much, Chris. I highly recommend the quckjack. get the slx-5000. With the high blocks the engine just about clears. Easy enough to remove the rear valence tho just to be safe. Are you on 914world?

[@ChrisXif1]

@@IanKarr Thanks Ian...I'm going to order a QuickJack today from Costco. Do you think the current sale price of $1,000 a decent price for the SLX5000? And, yes, I'm on 914World, although I've been an absentee for the last bunch of years but am getting back to it again now.

[@IanKarr]

ChrisFix 1K is a steal!

[@ChrisXif1]

@@IanKarr Hey Ian, thanks again. I just ordered my QuickJack 5000SLX from Costco for $1,000, which includes shipping. Will be here mid-week!! I'm looking forward to getting it setup. Your info was a big help in making my decision.

[@gtbarnes11]

@@ChrisXif1 is this "THE" chris fix or someone else???

[@raymethvin1165]

Ian, I've just gotten my quickjack and want to use jack stands as a backup. Where are you locating the jack stands with the quickjack in place? Thanks for all your help. My '74 914 1.8 has gotten some nice upgrades based on your series.

[@IanKarr]

Hi Ray. I put the stands under the engine support bar in the rear, and under the control arms in front. Be safe and enjoy!

[@raymethvin1165]

Thanks! Great info as usual. @@IanKarr

[@SNeal5966]

Why did you put teflon tape on the tapered compression fitting going to the cylinder from the short hose? Those are not NPT those are compression....no tape needed

[@IanKarr]

Good point. Thanks.

[@okaythen001]

(in QJ video it said to loosen the screw until there is no air coming out, tighten it, press up for 1 sec, loosen screw then tap up until fluid come out with no more air bubble, but how much do I loosen it? loosen it until it starts to leak out THEN tap up or loosen it some but no fluid comes out then tap up to make fluid come out?) thanks for your help

[@IanKarr]

I'd follow QJ's instructions, but for me, I like to tighten when the pressure is forcing fluid out.

[@okaythen001]

Ok so the first 15 or so lifts seems ok no leak and it's working good so ....quickjack should be ok then? Should be no problem? By that I mean I might have tighten some places too tight or too loose during the setup, but so far so good so it's good I guess?

[@IanKarr]

If the car is raising and lowering evenly, and there’s no fluid in the floor, you should be good to go. Call quick jack if you have any questions or concerns...

[@oceanhome2023]

How high is your ceiling ?

[@IanKarr]

In the house where I shot this video, it was about 7.5 feet.

[@randyfleet9968]

I am certain that since you are using this on a Porsche (Verherrlichte Volkswagen) you read the German instructions?!

[@IanKarr]

Ja

[@webchez69]

I don't think you meant that the ball release is a detente. That is a Cold War political practice. You meant that it has a detent. To stop the valve

[@IanKarr]

Ha. You’re right. Guess it was late and I wanted to infuse a French accent into this vid... merci!