wallacebob

I recently took my Scout into dealer, first time ever! They had contacted me, there is a ecu update, FOC. On dropping the car off, first question was “have you had any chipping done?” , if so, then no update. After the emissions scandal, they are being very cautious.

Just as an update to my spring replacement last year: all good. Handling is great after 4 wheel alignment, sag has gone, and towing a caravan much improved. Brilliant advice on here as always. I’ll be keeping my Scout for a few more years now!

I ordered these : Sachs 992103 matches OEM part number 5Q0511115AN https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/5q0511115an?search=OEN+5Q0511115AN&supplier[0]=32 and was very pleased with Autodoc service. Springs are to the spec discussed above. I fitted them last week, following the guides that are available on Youtube , etc. Just search for golf mk7 or all track. I did the job with axle stands and a trolley jack, and it was reasonable easy to get it all back together. I recommend clean all the bolt threads before disassembly to ease things up. The ride height is pretty similar un-loaded, but huge improvement when loaded - no sag. Definitely firmer on the rear, but I can tolerate that. I think handling is a bit sharper too, but I will get 4 wheel alignment done again soon to check things are OK. I still haven't towed yet, but I'm very pleased so far. For just over £100 it's great value too. Many thanks for all the advice.

Don't know if this may help; independent alignment in Dec 2020 on my Scout 2015. I try to get my cars done very year as I tow, and drive on some sh*te roads.

My Scout is 2016, with latest Haldex; no changeable filter, but easy to clean. You can hear the pump running, if you want to lie under the rear in this weather! If yours has not had filter change/clean and fresh fluid it must be overdue by now. Easy job, I’m lucky as Edinburgh has good VAG independent specialist garages: non-Skoda.

I can't believe the info: fantastic! I'l spend my lock down Saturday night reading through it all with a glass of something. I checked spring today, it's 5Q0511115 AL, and 12.5 mm thickness, the softer of the three options. Label still attached. The only colour dot was a single yellow one. So, I may try to get 2 x AN or equivalent to stiffen things up. Many thanks.

Excellent; I’ll get the wheel off tomorrow for a look and measure the springs.

Thanks for useful info, any place I can see parts for rear springs and shocks?

Thanks for the info: it does confuse me! This is the sticker in my boot, where will I find the build codes?

I have always thought my rear suspension a little soft when towing or even with a full tank. I fitted rubber assisters and this has helped hugely but I would like a little more permanent solution. How can I tell if springs such as these - https://www.autodoc.co.uk/lesjofors/9735347 are heavier duty? It does say for towing. Would fitting new shocks (Bilstein B6?) help as well? I suppose crawling under to see what shocks I have, and what springs I have may a good idea anyway? I think there is a paint code on springs to guide me?

I have Michelin CC, and didn't like them to start with either wet or dry, but after 25% wear they improved to give decent grip in all conditions. Very good life span, but prone to punctures (very strange). Need to replace this year, and tempted by Goodyear Vectors, but had bad experience of Goodyears on my Honda CRV - terrible tyres.

I recently replaced my coupling on Scout Mk3 65k miles. I have had a "thrumming" noise when car is loaded, and checked coupling. There were several "cracks", so DIY job from Autodoc - £200. I have to say I may have wasted money, as the new unit has cracks too! The construction is such that there are slits in the rubber I assume to allow a degree of flex. Time will tell, but the noise/vibration is still there. If you have no issues, I would be tempted to leave it alone. Changing Haldex fluid/clean filter and diff oil is probably more important. I am now moving my diagnosis to the rear drive shafts...........

Good to know I saved £100 by DIY at start of November. I might reward myself at Xmas! Definitely needed the Haldex system today: “ thunder snow” , all working very well. Need new tyres tho’

Worth checking if cleaning throttle body and crankcase vent would solve the fault codes. EGR is a bit of a “catch-all “ for these problems. My valve kept jamming, few hours work sorted it for free.

or even better, here's the link on here.........