allenazali
Active member
Hello All,
I have a great MK7 TDI with 72,000 miles. From my understanding this TDI engine is a runner and I was intending to get some serious high mileage out of my EA288.
One maintenance aspect about these cars is that the engine can last forever, but the suspension is also susceptible to failure and also needs regular upkeep, specifically the rubber bushings and strut mounts, possibly the lower control arm and ball joint assembly. I am all about preventative maintenance. So far browsing the internet car parts website show that these rubber parts are fairly affordable. One problem I already encountered is that the bushings for TDI are TDI specific and bushings for Golf gasser will not fit the TDI. CarID has verified this with manufacturer Lemfoerder.
I live in a sprawled out urban city and the roads are in pretty poor shape. At 72,000 I am already hearing some creaking. My VW mechanic says it just needs lube, like WD-40 or silicone. These sprays won't last a year in out door parking. I started looking around on the web and others are suggesting a red paste.
So, my question is...
At my 80K service interval, I am planning to put in Alltrack springs to give my car subtle lift. While the mechanic has everything open, what do you guys suggest I switch out?
I was thinking simply replacing the rubber bushings and strut mounts along with the new springs.
Do you guys have any other angles or approaches at suspension maintenance? My mechanic is a great VW specialist, but for my TDI, I like to have all my parts pre-purchased (including motor oil from IdParts, but that is a whole different topic) to make it easier for him to install. I would appreciate any websites suggestions where I can order these parts.
I have a great MK7 TDI with 72,000 miles. From my understanding this TDI engine is a runner and I was intending to get some serious high mileage out of my EA288.
One maintenance aspect about these cars is that the engine can last forever, but the suspension is also susceptible to failure and also needs regular upkeep, specifically the rubber bushings and strut mounts, possibly the lower control arm and ball joint assembly. I am all about preventative maintenance. So far browsing the internet car parts website show that these rubber parts are fairly affordable. One problem I already encountered is that the bushings for TDI are TDI specific and bushings for Golf gasser will not fit the TDI. CarID has verified this with manufacturer Lemfoerder.
I live in a sprawled out urban city and the roads are in pretty poor shape. At 72,000 I am already hearing some creaking. My VW mechanic says it just needs lube, like WD-40 or silicone. These sprays won't last a year in out door parking. I started looking around on the web and others are suggesting a red paste.
So, my question is...
At my 80K service interval, I am planning to put in Alltrack springs to give my car subtle lift. While the mechanic has everything open, what do you guys suggest I switch out?
I was thinking simply replacing the rubber bushings and strut mounts along with the new springs.
Do you guys have any other angles or approaches at suspension maintenance? My mechanic is a great VW specialist, but for my TDI, I like to have all my parts pre-purchased (including motor oil from IdParts, but that is a whole different topic) to make it easier for him to install. I would appreciate any websites suggestions where I can order these parts.
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