What did you do to your mk7 today?

[toothofwar]

Gave it a bath! Lovr black, but man they get dirty quick!

 

[GTI Jake]

Worked in the shop today, wrapping up projects before the lift goes up tomorrow so I can tackle some more projects I’ve been putting off.

Literally everything I own needs an oil change haha

 

[HstephenG]

Worked in the shop today, wrapping up projects before the lift goes up tomorrow so I can tackle some more projects I’ve been putting off.

Literally everything I own needs an oil change haha

Including the mini dirt bike?

 

[tgtmkt]

Loaded EQT DSG tune.

 

[jimlloyd40]

Loaded EQT DSG tune.

And how are you liking it? Did you get the regular DSG tune or the staged DSG tune?

 

[GTI Jake]

Including the mini dirt bike?

It has a flat lol, tube is sitting next to the windshield washer fluid pump for my car.

My zero turn, pressure washer, suburban, gti and quad all need oil changes.

Also time for differential fluid, t case and transmission on the suburban and the transmission on the gti lol. Nothing is overdue, but they’re all right about at the interval I change at (7k for the daily drivers)

 

[Ridebjj]

7k interval on gti tranny fluid?

 

[GTI Jake]

7k interval on gti tranny fluid?

ALL FLUID AT 7K!!!!

No lol, oil changes at 7k. Tranny every 45-50k (changed the first time around 45k and it was pretty burnt/thin looking when it came out). I upgraded to Motul Gear 300 so I’m hoping it held up better this time.

 

[c31561]

Started my DKM clutch install. I gave myself the entire weekend to get this done and glad I did. Always something that does not go exactly as you want. I was hoping to get the trans out the first day but got stumped by the VAQ removal.

Turns out there is a small screw all the way in the back of the VAQ that must come out, which somehow I missed after watching several videos. And then nobody mentioned what type of screw. Turns out it is a special tool from VW, T10107A, that is not readily available. So after searching three stores, found an 6mm 1/4" drive hex bit that fit in the access hole on the VAQ with a long extension. Worked like a charm but after wasting a couple of hours, decided to call it a day.

 

[cbr600rr]

That is definitely a special looking tool that isn't common for an Everyday Joe to have on hand.

 

[Ridebjj]

Started my DKM clutch install. I gave myself the entire weekend to get this done and glad I did. Always something that does not go exactly as you want. I was hoping to get the trans out the first day but got stumped by the VAQ removal.

Turns out there is a small screw all the way in the back of the VAQ that must come out, which somehow I missed after watching several videos. And then nobody mentioned what type of screw. Turns out it is a special tool from VW, T10107A, that is not readily available. So after searching three stores, found an 6mm 1/4" drive hex bit that fit in the access hole on the VAQ with a long extension. Worked like a charm but after wasting a couple of hours, decided to call it a day.

Yup. I got stuck on the exact same thing. Not because I didn't know it was there, but because it wasn't until the car was in pieces did I figure out the only Allen socket I had in 6mm was 3/8" drive which wouldn't fit in the hole.

After searching every inch of my tool boxes I found a 7mm in 1/4" drive which I was able to grind down to fit. So ghetto.

 

[Navi]

Wow never realized this was a thing. I don't remember seeing anyone mention that screw in any of the tutorials or videos. Good to know for my future clutch install.

 

[JED5443]

Changed the water pump/thermostat housing because it was leaking. Very exciting as you can all imagine......

 

[El_bigote_AJ]

Yup. I got stuck on the exact same thing. Not because I didn't know it was there, but because it wasn't until the car was in pieces did I figure out the only Allen socket I had in 6mm was 3/8" drive which wouldn't fit in the hole.

After searching every inch of my tool boxes I found a 7mm in 1/4" drive which I was able to grind down to fit. So ghetto.

haha, i remember you showing the whole 7x6mm custom set up.

 

[c31561]

Day 2 over. Dropped the axles to make things easier then dropped the trans out. Not quite as bad a some made it out to be, but still pretty heavy. Removed the old clutch and RMS, which wasn't leaking, and replaced with the iABED unit. Really a nice piece.

Then I got the DKM dual clutch unit in and all 27 tiny screws that must be installed. Don't be like me and not follow the instructions 100%. Not only did I have to install the 27 screws, I had to take them all out again, realign the clutches, and re-install all the screws.