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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: John W on 18 February 2013, 16:43
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Guys
Need to take both front wheels off the GTI. Is there a place to jack the whole front end with a trolley jack?
Cheers
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Middle of the front subraframe that sits just behind the sump. If you can't get a trolley jack under there drive the car onto some bits of wood to give you a wee bit more height. Make sure you secure both sides of the car with axle stands once its up in the air.
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That's what I do.
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Just try and stay away from the sills, i usually jack mine up under the front engine mount.
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Just try and stay away from the sills, i usually jack mine up under the front engine mount.
The front crossmember mounting points on the underside of the chassis legs aren't really designed to take that load, ive seen a few Mk3's with them crushed.
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+1 on stay away from sills! ironic that it's the Haynes manual recommended jacking point.
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Just try and stay away from the sills, i usually jack mine up under the front engine mount.
The front crossmember mounting points on the underside of the chassis legs aren't really designed to take that load, ive seen a few Mk3's with them crushed.
I've seen that too, i put the jack cup in to the front engine mount recess.
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Just try and stay away from the sills, i usually jack mine up under the front engine mount.
The front crossmember mounting points on the underside of the chassis legs aren't really designed to take that load, ive seen a few Mk3's with them crushed.
I've seen that too, i put the jack cup in to the front engine mount recess.
I do the same as this ^^. Only have a short jack so won't reach the sub frame
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I generally use the rear subframe bolt mounting points on either side. Nice and solid.
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Subframe. You can use a bar as a jacking beam and spread it either side on something solid. Something other than sills.
Honda's are ace as they have points designed exactly for this. Honda techs have it easy!
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I generally use the rear subframe bolt mounting points on either side. Nice and solid.
This, my jack cup fits in perfectly
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I concur. :afro:
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I use the standard scissor jack on the sills until I can get my trolley jack under.
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Ditto Len - doesn't damage the sills then. :smiley:
I lift on the scissor jack and use a trolley jack with some wood to pad it, to hold the car up on the subframe until axel stands are in position (i.e. scissor jack removed).
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The problem with the scissor jack as it disturbs the sealer on the edges of the sills and and allows corrosion to start.
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The problem with the scissor jack as it disturbs the sealer on the edges of the sills and and allows corrosion to start.
And fcks it royally if it slips off.
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The problem with the scissor jack as it disturbs the sealer on the edges of the sills and and allows corrosion to start.
And fcks it royally if it slips off.
and it's even worse when your driveway is stoney gravel!
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Thanks guys for the advice! :cool: