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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: ibanez on 25 November 2013, 19:51

Title: front jack up points ? when cills are nackered
Post by: ibanez on 25 November 2013, 19:51

Hi im new on here lol..can anyone help I need to change my starter motor on mk3 golf gti ! And need to know where best to jack up as my cills are nackered.

Title: Re: front jack up points ? when cills are nackered
Post by: Jimble on 25 November 2013, 20:31

Welcome! The mk3 section would be your best bet:


http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=8.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=8.0)


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Title: Re: front jack up points ? when cills are nackered
Post by: tweed on 26 November 2013, 18:58

Straight in the middle on the sub frame then put axle stands on each end of the sub frame

Title: Re: front jack up points ? when cills are nackered
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 26 November 2013, 19:54

I always jack them up on  the control arm / subframe mounting bolt.

Title: Re: front jack up points ? when cills are nackered
Post by: Wayne on 26 November 2013, 20:28

Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 26 November 2013, 19:54

I always jack them up on  the control arm / subframe mounting bolt.

^^This is best, never jacked mine on the sills

Title: Re: front jack up points ? when cills are nackered
Post by: gasketface on 26 November 2013, 22:22

i do'nt think you need to jack it up to do starter motor do you.It's only 2 bolts.

Title: Re: front jack up points ? when cills are nackered
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 26 November 2013, 23:19

True

Title: Re: front jack up points ? when cills are nackered
Post by: sharki786 on 26 November 2013, 23:37

2 bolts for the starter go through the front engine mount. So you need to support your engine. Also disconnect yojr battery