> Date: Fri, 13 Jan 1995 14:39:12 -0800 (PST)
> From: John Leipsic <johnny5@netcom.com>
> Subject: Re: Jacking-up Corrado w/Floor jack (fwd)
> 
> > Have any of you found a safe way to use a floor jack to get your
> > Corrado in the air?  I've been using the jack provided by VW but it's
> > pretty flimsy, ie. I don't trust it.

I second what John said, and this is CRITICAL:

DO NOT USE VW'S SUPPLIED JACK EXCEPT IN EMERGENCIES!

YOU CANNOT AFFORD NOT TO BUY A BOTTLE JACK or even better A FLOOR JACK
and STANDS.
You can pick a floor jack for less than 50$, and it has become one of
the most often used tools I have.

> > On the same note:  Where is a good location to place the jack stands?

DO NOT USE THE RIDGES, THEY ARE ONLY FOR THE EMERGENCY JACK.

> Probably the best place to put jack stands would be under a suspension
> cross member, like the lower control arm.  That way, the axle is 

VW advices against jacking the car up on the A-Arms as well.

Here is how I do it:

Fronts: Look underneath the car roughly where you see the stamped mark on
frame. You will see a round protrusion partially sticking out partially
recessed. It also has a big hole in the middle. 
It's a couple inches away from the outer side of the car.
I use my floor jack with a block of wood and a stiff foam pad
on that boss. The foam and wood (oak!) are there to prevent damage
to the body and to distribute the load. 
I usually leave the jack there but add a jack with a block of wood
near the ridge.

Rears: Look at the rear axle beam's mounting points. There is a 
flat piece of solid body structure where i use my jack with wood
and foam. I place the jacks underneath the squarish protrusions
(again with a hole in the middle) near the rear bumper of the
car.

If you take of a wheel, slide it face up underneath the car for added
protection.

> I was able to put the car up on 4 jackstands with wheels removed,

I have never done this, I alway work with at least two wheels on the ground,
with the jacks and stands in place!