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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: sambo on 14 March 2009, 18:30
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Well got the KO3s on today with help from a good mate of mine. All I can say is thanks fook I didn't try it without a 4 poster!
A few problems encountered. The new exhaust system was fitted a little too well as we had to remove the downpipe/cat. Took about an hour of 'persuading' as the middle join was tighter than superman's pants after a boil wash!
Once this was removed, we also dropped the drifeshaft to allow room to play. All the hoses off the top of the engine had to come off too.
Coolant was dropped also and replaced at the end.
Lot's of little niggly bits that held it all up really mainly access to certain parts with tools :angry:
Once the turbo was out it was fairly straight forward, just reversing the process.
Then came the forge TIP.... :cry: nightmare to fit even with 2 of us and the car up in the air! getting past the metal pipe was tight to say the least!
Only problem i rolled off with at the end of the day was the exhaust needs tweaking as it's knocking slightly, which hopefully i'll sort tomorrow!
Started at 9.30, car was running again at 4.30 so a full day at it really, although not going for it.
All in all, everythings cool, running fine, no major issues and cost me £80 to fit it all up.
Bring on the rolling road day!
Cheers, Sam
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Good work bud remap to suit next? :laugh:
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good job sambo. :cool:
i have a problem with me exhaust fitted a decat and mine is knocking aswell took it to the garage yeaterday and he said it was ok it was free from knocking anythink but it is still knocking and cant find where it is coming from its a ball ache.
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Good work bud remap to suit next? :laugh:
Yep! Gonna get the rest of the forge hoses replaced. May have to whip the credit card out for the remap although it's pay day before then so should be OK!?
May chuck the ko3 on ebay as its in good nick. It's only done about 25k as it was replaced under warranty at about 50k by the previous owner. Managed to find that out through VW computer :cool:
The knocking my be the dog bone mount on your decat mate, excessive engine movement pushes it up against the heat shielding!
Mines suprisingly still pretty good but will replace at some point with a decent one!
Cheers, Sam
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Welcome to Club AGU-"S"! 8)
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Welcome to Club AGU-"S"! 8)
My next stop is the "s" :laugh:
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Welcome to Club AGU-"S"! 8)
My next stop is the "s" :laugh:
Same here :)
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Ooooooohhhh do i get a badge, or a sticker to put on my car!! :grin: