Steering Rack / Suspension Squeak

[Dully]

I think it`s just a matter of a different borescope perspective. If you are concerned about this just jack your car up, roll the black harmony cover upwards (as far as you can with hands) and make a photo with a phone
10 mins for one side.

Yes I think I will just to put my mind at rest

[adey V]

Just to say guys definitely worth getting car checked out if your not happy with your suspension, mine felt hard from day one but thought it was just sport car suspension, took it back today and low and behold a pink puck was pulled out, cant believe the difference just like a new car!

[Es8888]

Many thanks to everyone for this topic. I found it last night after looking in desperation on the internet for a reason why my brand new mk7 GTD might be banging over the slightest bumps in the road. Yes, you've guessed it, transportation blocks!
Up first thing this morning to jack the car up and having found blue ones on front suspension I was straight down to the dealership at 9am to get it sorted.
Profuse apologies from them and relief as well as disappointment at their mistake from me

Everyone should check that their new GTI/GTD has had theirs removed before any serious damage is done.

Apparently VW have changed the clips they used previously, so dealerships not necessarily aware (poor excuse!)

Thanks again

[MJ-GTI]

How many transportation blocks does VW put on each suspension?

[harryhackenbacker]

I believe non rear , and 2 blue one pink each side front    anyone confirm this for sure 

[adey V]

I believe non rear , and 2 blue one pink each side front    anyone confirm this for sure 

Not sure if colours have specific number for each but certainly using blue and pink and yes none on rear and three on each front suspension. I think confusion is arising with dealers 'cos it use to be two per front sus. and now its three.

[Es8888]

Three on front were removed from mine.

[Skinnee D]

Just to say guys definitely worth getting car checked out if your not happy with your suspension, mine felt hard from day one but thought it was just sport car suspension, took it back today and low and behold a pink puck was pulled out, cant believe the difference just like a new car!

So they left one in one side Adey, and didn't even notice they had taken out an odd number at PDI?

[Mr Savage]

Guys,

Just been out to mine. I've found these under the front shocks rubber boot on both sides. Are these supposed to be there (bump stops), or should they have been removed ?

If it makes any difference, mine has DCC and isn't making any noises, it's just that this thread has me thinking now 


DSC_0992 by Sootchucker, on Flickr

I've tried kneeling next to my front wheel & using both hands I can push up the rubber mount and have a feel for the pucks. Where exactly are the located? Look like below the coils at the top of the suspension mounts, just above the wheel?

I'll just have to stop being lazy and Jack the car up but it's dark.

In the picture they look like they're above the coil spring and the strut/piston looks smooth mine doesn't feel smooth. A little bumpy Infact.

[GolfTi]

I became quite paranoid after reading this thread so jacked my car up today.

All clear.