Tigger73's 125TSI Tiguan Build Thread

[Bambazonke]

You could invest in a puncture repair kit....

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All CX5s have a space saver.

I have one of these in my BMW which has RFT's It is really handy as when you get a puncture you can "limp" to the nearest garage fix your puncture and be on your way again without having to replace the tyre which the dealer in most cases insists you do. Definitely recommend this even if you live in the city. One DIY repair and it has paid for itself!

[Ralphs]

Thanks for that, I will go down to Bunnings.

[jctee]

]If you are in a hurry to restrain a full size spare - Bunnings have the bolt required - M8x1.25 x 100mm. They even have a M8x1.25 "test" nut where you can check your original spare "hold down" bolt.
Add a couple of washers, spring washer, a nut for a spacer - only needs a spanner to tighten.
If there is carpet/matting/rubber under the spare, you may not need the nut for a spacer.
My spare is a Hankook Dynapro 215/65 R16 on a "San Francisco" VW alloy.

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[tigger73]

Perhaps I wasn't clear ..... the Tig is the wife's car.

You are assuming that I can wield those power tools in my shed to do something useful! Even my wife doesn't expect I can do anything useful with them, in fact if I start one up she get nervous!

Yes I can see the issue with you getting out power tools. Bad enough to work on your own car let alone getting let loose on your wifes pride and joy!!!

Agree it would be useful for VW to have the option to fit a full-size spare. All it requires is a different polystyrene insert around the spare wheel and a thinner moulding for the boot floor so that it fits flush with the boot lip.

[Ralphs]

Work on my wife's Tiguan ???

But then it would take all the satisfaction out of working on your own car to make it better

...and probably bump up the price too.

Perhaps I wasn't clear ..... the Tig is the wife's car.

You are assuming that I can wield those power tools in my shed to do something useful! Even my wife doesn't expect I can do anything useful with them, in fact if I start one up she get nervous!

[tigger73]

Thanks for this link and for sharing. Great idea and good work.

I just don't understand though; how when an owner can do this .... why can't VW engineer it that way out of the factory? Even if the full size cost more at least have it available.

But then it would take all the satisfaction out of working on your own car to make it better

...and probably bump up the price too.

[Ralphs]

Thanks for this link and for sharing. Great idea and good work.

I just don't understand though; how when an owner can do this .... why can't VW engineer it that way out of the factory? Even if the full size cost more at least have it available.

[desvejk]

I have one - A good idea.

An air pump is also a necessity.

[pologti18t]

You could invest in a puncture repair kit....



All CX5s have a space saver.

[Transporter]

Nice solution.

You could also put the spare tyre on the roof for the long trips when you don't tow the trailer.

[desvejk]

In the best of all worlds I'd love a full size spare on the Tiguan.

I though about modifying the existing boot area for a full size wheel but rejected it because I carry a fridge and pantry storage for camping. Imagine taking all that out in the event of a flat!

My solution was to stay with the existing space saver but to place it in a upright position to the side. This means I can get to the spare without moving my fridge.

The fridge and the pantry occupies the area taken up by the space saver wheel and substantially increases the amount of usable space!!! This is a big advantage for me.

To get a full size wheel I have attached one to my Cub Off-Road camper trailer on Cub’s utility arm. In fact I have two spares - one for the Tiguan and one for the Cub. This has an added advantage of lowering the ball weight on the Tiguan for towing, so it’s a win win situation.

Admittedly when I don’t have the Cub camper with me I’m back to the space saver only. On balance, I believe this is a reasonable solution.

I’ve done lots of outback travel with the Tiguan and it’s a fantastic tow vehicle and handles rough roads extremely well. The includes the Flinders Ranges, the Savannah Way, Outback Queensland and many bush tracks.

As far as value for money and comfort goes the Tiguan and Cub camper trailer is great for travelling.

The Tiguan is a solid 4WD with only low clearance limiting it’s performance.

[Ramee]

What - $60?! I got quoted about $90 thru VW when I tried getting it, so ended up getting it through ECS for about $40 (with a few other bits to make the freight worthwhile) but then had to wait a couple of weeks all the while praying I wouldn't destroy anything with not having enough oil in there!
Pump is good idea, but I managed by just using the tube it came in - like silastic with nozzle and built in plunger. Stuck it one of those dispenser guns and did the job.....
Obviously they are now selling it in 1l bottle, whereas the tube I got was "oneshot" deal with just the right amount. Either that or turkey at dealership either wasn't aware of or didn't want to sell it in the bottle

Yeah I got 1L bottles around 60 AUD. And my haldex unit drank more than 300mL. More like 600 to 700 mL of oil. Are you sure you put the right amount in there ?

My Haldex oil part number VW-G060175A2. Exact price is 69.25 for 1L bottle. Sorry about the confusion

[Tiggy1]

What - $60?! I got quoted about $90 thru VW when I tried getting it, so ended up getting it through ECS for about $40 (with a few other bits to make the freight worthwhile) but then had to wait a couple of weeks all the while praying I wouldn't destroy anything with not having enough oil in there!
Pump is good idea, but I managed by just using the tube it came in - like silastic with nozzle and built in plunger. Stuck it one of those dispenser guns and did the job.....
Obviously they are now selling it in 1l bottle, whereas the tube I got was "oneshot" deal with just the right amount. Either that or turkey at dealership either wasn't aware of or didn't want to sell it in the bottle

[Ramee]

Hmm thanks guys. Looks like it might be best to wait until I have some Haldex oil and do the oil change at the same time.


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Go to local VW now!! All you need is 1L of bottle which will cost around 60 AUD. Usually they have in stock.

Anyway you can do it with minimal oil loss if you are quick and do the refill later...

Oh I forgot to tell, you need a small piston style pump to pump oil in to the Haldex unit. You can get one from Supercheap.

[tigger73]

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Hmm thanks guys. Looks like it might be best to wait until I have some Haldex oil and do the oil change at the same time.


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