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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: leeroy86 on 10 January 2010, 18:56

Title: Can anyone HELP?
Post by: leeroy86 on 10 January 2010, 18:56
I was down at R - Tech on wednesday having a k03s map. My car is a AGU with a k03s and forge tip. The car was only boosting 18 psi and it should be around 20-22 psi.

The guys had a good look around and couldnt find anything wrong and come to the conclusion it's probably the actuator that needs adjusting. The k03s come off a seat ibiza and has done 40k miles but was checked out by a turbo specialists in wakefield before I bought it at a cost of £25 + vat. They said it was perfect. I mention this just to give you guys a little info before answering my question.  :wink:

Now my question is when im hitting full boost in any gear there is a whining noise that sounds like its coming from the turbo. COULD THIS BE DUE TO THE ACTUATOR NOT BEEN SETUP CORRECTLY AND THE WASTEGATE NOT OPENING/CLOSING PROPERLY? Nick at R - tech drove the car whilst it was making this noise but didnt even mention it.  :grin:

Anyone got any ideas?

cheers

Lee
Title: Re: Can anyone HELP?
Post by: topher on 10 January 2010, 19:33
Didn't hear it on the rollers dude.. but then you can't hear much when they get spinning! It's not coming from the gearbox is it? :undecided: Those were never really designed to rev much above 4000rpm

The actuator venting the wastegate shouldn't really make a whining noise, but you will hear an elevated turbo whistle/whoosh.
Title: Re: Can anyone HELP?
Post by: leeroy86 on 10 January 2010, 19:57
Il take you for a spin in it before you start work on it when I come down next. I dont think its the gearbox mate, the noise seems to be coming from the turbo area.

Im going to book in for NEXT week I think.

Im sure the car will be running spot on after the next visit  :wink: