What did you get in the mail or bring home for your MKVII today?

[GTI/TDI]

Checked my mailbox this morning and they managed to fit the box containing my new carbon fiber side view mirror covers in there. About 3 weeks to get here from China.

I’m kinda nervous to pop the mirror and stock covers off. Don’t want to break anything.

 

[MonkeyMD]

Checked my mailbox this morning and they managed to fit the box containing my new carbon fiber side view mirror covers in there. About 3 weeks to get here from China.

I’m kinda nervous to pop the mirror and stock covers off. Don’t want to break anything.

If you watch the videos, they remove the caps without taking the glass out. Honestly, much easier to just take the glass out before removing caps.

 

[Ridebjj]

Got my BFI engine and transmission mounts in the mail today.

I've seen the ECS and shopDAP install videos. Is it as easy as they make it seem, using a floor jack to support the engine?

Yes. It's quite easy. The only minor bitch is getting the tranny mount body side bolts in/out from under the wiring bunch.

 

[anotero]

Yes. It's quite easy. The only minor bitch is getting the tranny mount body side bolts in/out from under the wiring bunch.

When jacking up the engine and the transmission, don't be afraid to put with the jack. The moment all the bolts are out of the mounts, the engine and the transmission will sag. Give the engine/trans a nice lift.
For the outside bolts on the trans mount, you can use an elbow connector for your torque wrench. Allows you to torque things at an angle.

 

[Bassman]

Got my BFI engine and transmission mounts in the mail today.

I've seen the ECS and shopDAP install videos. Is it as easy as they make it seem, using a floor jack to support the engine?

Here is a link to the ECS Engine / Transmission mounts install. You can use it as a reference guide.

http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6...B_ECS_Engine_and_Trans_Mount_Installation.pdf

I hope this helps.

 

[Ridebjj]

When jacking up the engine and the transmission, don't be afraid to put with the jack. The moment all the bolts are out of the mounts, the engine and the transmission will sag. Give the engine/trans a nice lift.
For the outside bolts on the trans mount, you can use an elbow connector for your torque wrench. Allows you to torque things at an angle.

Hmmm... Mine didn't move hardly at all. I forgot to mention harbor freight sells a swivel Socket set for like 12 bucks that has the right size. I used that plus like foot long extension on a Milwaukee ratchet to get them out and ran back in and then swapped to a torque wrench for the big climax.

 

[KyACRASH]

awesome thanks guys...I knocked out the engine mount today. Definitely no issues with the floor jack, just needed to make a few adjustments to get the engine bolts lined up properly.

Ran out of daylight so I'll save the trans mount for another day. Figured that one would take more time so hopefully over the weekend if the weather cooperates.

@ridebjj - think you can you find a link for that swivel socket? I'l run to harbor freight tomorrow, but I hate going there not knowing what I'm looking for lol

 

[anotero]

Hmmm... Mine didn't move hardly at all. I forgot to mention harbor freight sells a swivel Socket set for like 12 bucks that has the right size. I used that plus like foot long extension on a Milwaukee ratchet to get them out and ran back in and then swapped to a torque wrench for the big climax.

Yours didn't move probably because you jacked it up pretty well from the get go. I did not, so had to pump the jack to raise the trans up a bit. The engine was better, the trans was more prone to shifting.

 

[anotero]

awesome thanks guys...I knocked out the engine mount today. Definitely no issues with the floor jack, just needed to make a few adjustments to get the engine bolts lined up properly.

Ran out of daylight so I'll save the trans mount for another day. Figured that one would take more time so hopefully over the weekend if the weather cooperates.

@ridebjj - think you can you find a link for that swivel socket? I'l run to harbor freight tomorrow, but I hate going there not knowing what I'm looking for lol

https://www.homedepot.com/p/GEDORE-1-4-in-Drive-3-8-in-Swivel-Profile-Socket-1965352/206608235

The principle is like that in the Cardan joint that transfers rotation from the engine to the wheel axle. The one in the link is expensive. I got a Husky one for like 15 bucks or so at Home Depot.

 

[Sparky589]

Yes. It's quite easy. The only minor bitch is getting the tranny mount body side bolts in/out from under the wiring bunch.

Yeah that whole wiring loom is a pain in the butt to get around. There's juuuust enough play to get the bolts in and out though.

 

[Clem604]

Recieved my backlit overhead console thingy. MK7.5 owners will know why I bought this. Thanks to the member who provided the part numbers!

 

[Fowvaydriver]

Recieved my backlit overhead console thingy. MK7.5 owners will know why I bought this. Thanks to the member who provided the part numbers!

Parts numbers??


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[Clem604]

Parts numbers??

The part number and place I got it from is in this link.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/272544581024

PN# 5G1-947-105

Definetly an important and relatively inexpensive mod for me that fixed one of my gripes about the MK7.5 [emoji3]

 

[DesertRat47]

Yes. It's quite easy. The only minor bitch is getting the tranny mount body side bolts in/out from under the wiring bunch.

I just want to chime in and ask a Question about supporting the engine. Can I just either jack up the tranny or engine side and replace both mounts at the same time. Or do I need to remove the jack and support the engine when doing the engine side and vice versa with the tranny side? I have some 034 mounts I need to put in my R. Thanks

 

[allan1229]

Glass 8" mib2 screen

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