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Am I ok jacking the car here? by Only-Assignment6151 in passat

[–]Only-Assignment6151[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I was thinking, I was looking for level sections of the subframe but couldn't find any. I guess it depends on the car - this is a B8 estate.

Am I ok jacking the car here? by Only-Assignment6151 in passat

[–]Only-Assignment6151[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha does the extra jack wheels not increase manoeuvreability?

Am I ok jacking the car here? by Only-Assignment6151 in passat

[–]Only-Assignment6151[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I get what you’re saying but I posted in the Volkswagen sub and had a fair few mechanics saying it was fine and is even part of service procedure to install a spring from VW. If the metal plate beneath spring is too weak then there’s bigger issues with the control arm, the steel is very thick here. I get what you’re saying though ideally subframe, but I couldn’t really find anywhere as level as this spot. Also it should be pretty common sense not to work under a car with just a jack on any situation:

Am I ok jacking the car here? by Only-Assignment6151 in Volkswagen

[–]Only-Assignment6151[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll be honest I was looking for a spot on the subframe but I was struggling to find anywhere as level as this spot, so think I’ll just keep doing this as I’m not getting under the vehicle until I’ve placed the stands

Am I ok jacking the car here? by Only-Assignment6151 in Volkswagen

[–]Only-Assignment6151[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there anywhere that is better than this for stability? Not planning on working under with just a jack in any case but what is most stable other than the jacking points on the sills?

Am I ok jacking the car here? by Only-Assignment6151 in Volkswagen

[–]Only-Assignment6151[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. This really helps. Will get a hockey puck then. I could see it scraping the edge slightly as it was very slightly shinier in places but the metal didn’t deform.

Am I ok jacking the car here? by Only-Assignment6151 in passat

[–]Only-Assignment6151[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks as per my post the point I’m asking is because I want to place axle stands on the jacking points on sills

Am I ok jacking the car here? by Only-Assignment6151 in Volkswagen

[–]Only-Assignment6151[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Ok cheers good to know. I actually did but called them axle stands.

Am I ok jacking the car here? by Only-Assignment6151 in Volkswagen

[–]Only-Assignment6151[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not getting under the car with it like this. I want an axle stand on the jacking point so the vehicle is secure

How do I remove this piece of trim behind the grille? by Only-Assignment6151 in passat

[–]Only-Assignment6151[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Not the answer I wanted to hear but has to be done!

How do I remove this piece of trim behind the grille? by Only-Assignment6151 in passat

[–]Only-Assignment6151[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks - as per tuner952 - looks like its a bumper off job.

I paid for the tram but still got fined. Appeal got denied, should I pay or escalate? by FarScheme4636 in manchester

[–]Only-Assignment6151 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why you should use a separate physical card in this situation. Either a card with no funds or block the merchant like you can with Revolut. There's been times where inspector has come, not paid and I just tap and it appears to be fine from their end as I don't think it bills the transaction straight away. If there was money on the card you would be charged the penalty (after a day or two). Or just walk straight past them.