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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: MrRodge on 19 May 2012, 02:31

Title: Turbo - HELP!
Post by: MrRodge on 19 May 2012, 02:31

rightt my turbo has gone at 70k and is real smoky, running rich and wineing its tits off! :( so i need to replace the turbo its engine code AUM on a 51 plate i want to change cambelt aswell as it doesnt look it has been changed. Basically first question would be what other parts would i have to change i have heard have to change the pick up pipe/oil strainer and obviously thr turbo which i believe would be a ko3s on the AUM lump? If anyone could help me with a info on how the best way to tackle this and try and save as much money as possible ? If any one lives in south east area and wants to help for ££ be much appreciated ! :)

Title: Re: Turbo - HELP!
Post by: Toby on 19 May 2012, 09:27

Ko3s turbo change,

New pick up pipe ( sump ) about £14?

Cambelt and water pump .

Where in the uk are you?

Title: Re: Turbo - HELP!
Post by: Mr_Orange on 19 May 2012, 10:11

Quote from: MrRodge on 19 May 2012, 02:31

rightt my turbo has gone at 70k and is real smoky, running rich and wineing its tits off! :( so i need to replace the turbo its engine code AUM on a 51 plate i want to change cambelt aswell as it doesnt look it has been changed. Basically first question would be what other parts would i have to change i have heard have to change the pick up pipe/oil strainer and obviously thr turbo which i believe would be a ko3s on the AUM lump? If anyone could help me with a info on how the best way to tackle this and try and save as much money as possible ? If any one lives in south east area and wants to help for ££ be much appreciated ! :)

Where are you mate?  I know a really good fella in Margate that might be able to help you out........ ;)

Title: Re: Turbo - HELP!
Post by: MrRodge on 19 May 2012, 11:03

Mr orange i am only in kent ( medway towns area)

Toby , thanks mate bit more clearer now would i need new gaskets or ?

Title: Re: Turbo - HELP!
Post by: Toby on 19 May 2012, 12:14

Would help having new gaskets,

Iv got a guy down Sussex , parsons performance, check my sig give him a call :)

Title: Re: Turbo - HELP!
Post by: MrRodge on 20 May 2012, 19:18

Quote from: Toby on 19 May 2012, 12:14

Would help having new gaskets,

Iv got a guy down Sussex , parsons performance, check my sig give him a call :)

Okay thanks yeah , well i need to save the money up to get all the parts first quite expensive atm, need to find a second hand turbo (k03s)