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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: kstevens88 on 19 September 2011, 12:21
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Hey guys I've got a little bit of a problem.....
Firstly I own a Y reg mk4 golf gti 1.8 20v turbo (150bhp) and the turbo has blown!!!
One of my mates has a Seat Ibiza 1.8 20v turbo and has a spare turbo for sale.
Just before I go and purchase the turbo from him does anyone know if this would definitely fit?
Many thanks
Jack
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Any k03 Turbo will do off a 150 or 180 1.8t
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You will currently have a ko3 on yours. But its worth getting a Ko3s if your buying a new one. Worth upgrading.
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depending on what you want dude....
k03 can be had for nothing on ebay ...
k03s on the other hand is going to go for atleast £180-250
I've never actually heard of a standard AGU blowing an k03 before? Such low boost.Even mapped you don't hear of them going pop often
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Cheers for the replys.
Well being honest I haven't seen the turbo on my car as I had to leave it out in France where I work but I had a look on my v5 and the engines an AUM.
Would this matter at all?
Also do you know where I would be able to pick up a K30s?
Cheers
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Ko3s** my mistake
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K03s is the better choice.
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On a Y you will have K03s. Look for a turbo from AUM/AUQ engined cars. The seat Ibiza turbos will probably be a K03 so no good for you
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I spoke to my mate with the Ibiza and it's a ko3 turbo that he's got.
Would it be 100% that I have a ko3s as I spoke to a friend at vw and he said the ko3 would be perfectly fine as it's the same engine ect.
Would there be any way to know without looking at the turbo itself?
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it will be a K03s on an AUM. Using a K03 will be a downgrade and there will be a difference even on a standard map
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Would my car still run on a ko3?
Im not looking for performance ect. Just aslong as it's compatible with the engine and doesnt ruin anything else ect.
Along as it works fine and dandy I would the look to get the ko3s to replace it or a possible upgrade depending on the funds.
Do you recon it would be wise to replace the boost hoses aswel?
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Boost hoses are easy to replace, if its just to renew the silicone why not, some of it becomes so brittle and some become such a state that a crack is only around the corner. It doesn't hurt, all silicone can easily be done in 30min on the vacuum and breather side.
I would of thought putting a k03 in a k03s setup wouldn't hurt its no like the k03 would be under much strain compared to what its put through on a remap? :undecided:
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youll need the intake pipe for the k03 as well if your taking his turbo. oe k03s one wont fit (just the lower metal half is needed)
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Sorry buddy there was a few spelling mistakes an I didnt really understand what you ment my it....
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you will need the throttle intake pipe from the K03 as well and also the turbo elbow pipe as the one you have is a different diameter
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I've been trying to find a picture of the k03 and the k03s so I can tell the difference.
Does any body know where I could find it?
Cheers
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you will need the throttle intake pipe from the K03 as well and also the turbo elbow pipe as the one you have is a different diameter
you sure? im near 100% sure there the same, even etka lists them as the same part no.
k03 has 12 fins on the intake, k03s has 8, silenced k03s has a large mass on the top pipe, and other difference you can spot is the tags numbers
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KO3 bottom, KO3s top :cool:
(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m96/lmaoxfilip/blog/k03s-k03.jpg)
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Champion!! All I need to do now is get back to france and which on I've got.
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You will have a K03s on it, will bet my house I'm that confident
Houston yes you're right, I was referring to the silenced version which I have, it has a different elbow to the non silenced
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Wouldnt worry if it was silenced or not. Replacement with any k03s will work fine.
A k03 would work fine on a k03s map/engine, providing the intake side hoses were swapped.
10psi on a k03s isnt even a stage 1 remap on a k03. You might just feel the power run out at higher RPM, and of course, you might get a very slight overfuel, but would have thought ECU could cope with that.
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Lol then I guess I'll have to trust you on that one bud.
Appoligies on the doubt I just want to be 100% sure that's all.
Do you have any idea on where I can pick a decent one at a reasonable price without. Having to exchange my own?
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Always plenty on ebay.
Few golf 20vt's getting broken on here i see aswell.
Ideally, replace like for like.