Yes they do mate in atp, but when you check the model column it says S3.
Update 848.
Just as a matter of interest Nige, is the S3 chassis any different (in general terms) from the A3 ?
Yes they do mate in atp, but when you check the model column it says S3.
Update 848.
Ok as the title suggests, the jacking points are clearly marked on the sills! But jacking on the pinch weld with a trolly jack can damage it as far as i can see! The little emergency jack is specially adapted for the pinch weld but i wouldn't be too keen on using it TBH
So is there a jack pad i can buy for the trolly jack to save damage to that area? Or is the old fashioned block of wood the only option?
Thanks in advance
Will let you know when I've got them tomorrow.
BTW both come up on A3 on my ETKA !! (update 847)
Sorry guys on this one, I sent Bero a message on DW and asked him if he was ok for me to post his email, he said that he wanted to post himself so that he could keep track of items and orders.
If people are still interested I will get him to come over (again) Ive now subscribed to this to not miss anymore updates
Thanks Mike, will be checking them out soon.
Cheers for the part numbers Mike Foster.
Got set jack pads today.
OFFICIAL VW word: Just went to see a friend at the dealership. He showed me a memo regarding these pads. As the update says, they are to be used when lifting the entire vehicle using a floor lift. When used all together, they distribute the weight of the vehicle and don't cause harm. But if you use on at a time, you are putting too much weight on one point and will bend the floor pan. Think about it this way, one pad would be attempting to lift at least half the car.The two jack pads are to be used when lifting the vehicle using a floor jack. Then place a jack stand on the frame rail.
Is this right what it says in uk-mviks?
TBH it stands to reason tbh, if that areas not reinforced then it can cause deformity, I'm steering clear.
I jacked my car up by putting the jack just past the seam. I use a rubber pad that is actually an old rubber CD wallet that is about 3cm thick. Done one side, slipped an axle stand in then did the other side. The trouble I had was that the road outside my garage appears to be soft as pudding as the axle stands had dug into the road when I went to remove them 2 hours later.
Part nos :-
8N0 803 855 mounting for service lift �3.54
8N0 804 583 mounting for service lift �1.80
Two pieces of solid rubber, one forces firmly inside the other to provide stable fixing for trolley jack.
As per this photo Volkswagen Golf V 2.0T > Exterior > Body > Jack Pad > ES#2583 OEM Jack Pad Kit - MK4JPPK
Obviously the price quoted in the picture is for 4 sets but still cheaper at Audi !
This method is what I use. It's the simplest and cheapest and can be used on all the VAG range of cars.
lads dont meant to be rude .but all i see in here in this pic is a simple'' ice hockey puck'' with a big efin chunk being cut out of it.
so you might as well manufacture theese for ur self.just buy a hockey puck and get some proper tools for the cutting part as its vulcanized ruber (quite strong)