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1. Learned a lot. Will b calling u for parts.
2. Great video
3. Good video learned a lot
4. Where can i buy the seal?
5. Isn't there an o-ring on the stem by the nut that goes inside the piston, could be the source of your leak if you don't notice any damage to the outer blue piston seal....
6. This is probably one of the best videos on you tube. This gentleman got right to the point didn't carry the camera around and make you dizzy, didn't comment about his shop, his tools, no screaming kids in the background (not that I don't like kids) and was very thorough and professional. Excellent job, my friend.
7. this is the best video i have seen about this subject, this guy did a great job explaining step by step...now i know that since my lift has oil in the top of my cylinder that should be dry...i can fix it now thanks to this video.
8. hello, do you sell the top seal from this video?  i am looking for one.
9. You made a bad job.
   
   Opening an closing cilinders, changing somepart,  dont make you a repair technician.I hope you understand what I mean, one day. If I were there I would explain it ti you and prove it.Lets see the duration of that repair.
10. thanks for your sharing ..
     
11. Thanks. Very helpful.
12. Have an easier way for removal of ANY cylinder, I have used this method for years in the service industry.
    First make sure lift is fully lowered.
    This next step can be done one of two ways,
    Either disconnect the hose for the piston you want to remove at the power unit, or at the opposite column, just look for a TEE, and install a JIC cap or plug on the side you want to repair, this is the preferred method.
    Or disconnect the hose right at the leaking piston. And install a JIC plug, either 3/8" or 1/4" plug or caps depending on your lift. (American made only) ON THE HOSE.
    Now just raise the lift with the power unit, and oil will only cycle to the piston you left connected.
    The opposite side will raise also because the CABLE is still connected, leaving the the leaking piston down and no oil or mess and most of all time and labor.
    The cable can easily lift the carriage without the piston help with no problem, most American made cables are 5000-8000 psi rated.
    As you raise the lift, you may hear the chain rattle around as on a Bendpak chain type lift, any chain type lift.
    When your done simply install the piston and connect the hose and make sure there is enough oil to raise the lowered piston, you will have to determine this but be careful, overfill will result in oil coming out of the breather plug, not dangerous just messy.
    Now run the unit a little at a time and you will see the lowered piston rise while the lift is already raised and on locks.
    Just watch the chain as you go up, it may get jammed between the piston and column.
    But anyone in the repair business should know this.
    With this method, there is NO LIFTING  of the piston out of the carriage or installing, everything is is done UNDER the carriage while on the locks and the piston comes out after raising about 2" due to the "Bullet" at the bottom. EASY!
    Try this and let me know if you helped.
    Hope this helps, i also have a partial video on Rotary lift piston removal.
    Take it ez, Tom in Ca. ( Taylor Hydraulics, Glendora, Ca. 91740)
13. Nice job :)
14. That Was Grate Thank you Very much 
15. Where can I get the seals or gaskets for a 2 post lift?
16. Cool! Claw hammer on a metal punch. Priceless
17. Thanks for the video and the great step by step.  My seal blew out when the button stuck and kept motor running (at full up) until I was able to get to circuit breaker.
    Don't understand why some people need to make silly post here, you did a great job of describing this, and even if I didn't plan to fix it myself, I now know what is involved and can anticipate how much to pay for the repair.   Now, do you have any advice for getting the thing (and car) down when the leak won't even let me lift it enough to get the thing off the safety locks?
18. good job 
19. now i will charge u $2000 plus tax .usually.
20. thanks for a great how to video. Saved me lots of time.