What did you do to your mk7 today?

[Gogo GTI]

No. The kit is expensive. 250 from DAP.
That being said the cost to benefit ratio is debatable.

You can get the jack kit from e-acca for $60.

 

[Jedimk7]

You can get the jack kit from e-acca for $60.

Part number please[emoji16]

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[cW6mT mKviGTi]

I've always used the block of wood method until it unexpectedly split and actually cracked the plastic underbody shield. Be careful and if you can use ramps.

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[Gogo GTI]

Hmm interesting. Anyways, well I find it best to just jack from the rear pinch weld which will also raise the front. Then you can pop a jack stand on the front punch weld and lower the rear
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How do you get jack stands on both front and rear pinch welds to have the whole side raised for tire rotations?

I typically have used blocks of wood on specified jack points on previous cars. I feel a bit nervous about using it elsewhere. Glad it works for others, but I think I'm going with the retro fitted jack kit just for peace of mind. So just to confirm, there hasn't been any known issues using these jack kits?

 

[Gogo GTI]

Part number please[emoji16]

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Sorry not a kit but you can buy the individual parts separately. As noted in this thread.
http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26990
Another user just bought the set for $73 including faster shipping.

8V0 825 271, Large outer trim cover left side
8V0 825 272, Large outer trim cover right side
8V0 804 631, (x2) Base plate for jack socket (Rubber bungs)
8V0 802 845, Jack socket left side
8V0 802 846, Jack socket right side
8V0 802 847 A, (x2) Jack socket rear (wedge pads)

 

[Jedimk7]

Sorry not a kit but you can buy the individual parts separately. As noted in this thread.
http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26990
Another user just bought the set for $73 including faster shipping.

8V0 825 271, Large outer trim cover left side
8V0 825 272, Large outer trim cover right side
8V0 804 631, (x2) Base plate for jack socket (Rubber bungs)
8V0 802 845, Jack socket left side
8V0 802 846, Jack socket right side
8V0 802 847 A, (x2) Jack socket rear (wedge pads)

Sweet, thanks [emoji106][emoji41]

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[Strange Mud]

my 1st oil change.....this is an easy peasy car to change the oil

old school and did it real early 1590 miles and intend to do it again in spring. I know it is prob not needed but it makes me sleep better at night.

 

[demi9od]

I've always used the block of wood method until it unexpectedly split and actually cracked the plastic underbody shield. Be careful and if you can use ramps.

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Did your wood split with the grain? It really shouldn't across the grain.

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[Strange Mud]

that is what I was thinking you need the grain to run perpendicular to the jack point...also consider topping the 2x4 with a piece of plywood to prevent splitting

 

[Nappy216]

You can get the jack kit from e-acca for $60.

Well their you go. I should have done more homework instead of buying on impulse.

 

[mursepaolo]

Sorry not a kit but you can buy the individual parts separately. As noted in this thread.
http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26990
Another user just bought the set for $73 including faster shipping.

8V0 825 271, Large outer trim cover left side
8V0 825 272, Large outer trim cover right side
8V0 804 631, (x2) Base plate for jack socket (Rubber bungs)
8V0 802 845, Jack socket left side
8V0 802 846, Jack socket right side
8V0 802 847 A, (x2) Jack socket rear (wedge pads)

Much better. I just paid $86 with 2-5 day shipping via FedEx.

 

[cW6mT mKviGTi]

Yep, perpendicular to the grain and it cracked. I guess too many repeated uses.

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[imthanick_a]

Yep, perpendicular to the grain and it cracked. I guess too many repeated uses.

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Either that or too thin of a block. My neighbor was a mechanic and he used 4x4's. Had the same ones on his lift for as long as i can remember, used multiple times a day for 10+ years

 

[nype]

Probably Canadian lumber

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[Strange Mud]

Canadians use something other than hockey pucks?



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