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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: phatsam2003 on 08 September 2012, 09:28
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Hi ppl, not been on here for ages and things have changed quite a lot!! anywho....
I've had a KO3s for a while now and just haven't got around to fitting it!
Basically I think the turbo needs changing as the cars burning oil hence why I bought the ko3s. My predicament is if I fit the ko3s I can't really afford a fresh remap (the car is already mapped with a ko3) and I'm also worried about the clutch giving up with the extra power, which I also couldn't afford to replace.
My question is...
Should I just stick the ko3s on and leave it without a fresh map?
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Just fit another ko3 and leave it as is
The car is an AGU on 199500 which was mapped when I bought it, then I fitted...
Turbo back stainless Milteck exhaust
oo7p
silicone tip
plus a whole lot of other things that aren't really relevant to my question!
Any input is appreciated :smiley:
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I'll swap my ko3 for you ko3s and fit them both ?! :grin:
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you can get ko3 for very cheap on ebay. few options you could look at.
first have your ko3 turbo rebuilt i know some 1 who can do this for £110
second buy a ko3 of ebay they go for like £50-£100 but can be a bad turbo you wont know untill you fit it. if its good use it and save for a remap for ko3s.
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im fitting my ko3s on to a standard AGU with standard power it will be fine untill its remapped mate :)
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Mines mapped on a ko3 buts running a ko3s, fit the ko3s you wOnt regret it :) clutch will be fine it's not like your adding loads mOre power :)
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199500
How much :shocked:
I would put it on if I were you but you need a remap too
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i thought my 1999 AGU was high mileage and mine is only 100k with everything standard atm
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MInes on 190k :) no gay aum would do that ;)
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exactly :tongue:
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mines just hit 140000 :)
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thats put me at ease alot! i thought mine was bad :tongue:
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Haha started a bit of a mileage battle!!
Yea she's done a bit of leg, but still going strong!! AGU all the way!!
Cheers for the replies though ppl, much appreciated. I think I may hold on to the Turbo and fit it once I've got some spare cash for a remap. If I change my mind I'll stick it in the classifieds with all the gaskets and bits needed to change it
thats put me at ease alot! i thought mine was bad :tongue:
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It's not bad, just broken in!! lol
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my AGU has just turned 198k,engine drives lovely-except a mystery blowing noise that i carnt quite source :undecided:
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well talking about reliability .. :tongue: my AGU is up on ramps with no sump/ no oil pump/ complete exhaust removed/ turbo removed with oil feeds/ water lines manifold/ intercooler haha.. having all new uprated parts (KO3s) :D cant wait untill shes complete probably end of the year !
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Unfortunately today this happened....
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/phatsam/IMG_1257.jpg)
Mum borrowed my car as I've got her's on axle stands waiting for a new clutch to arrive!
The guy that hit her was driving on the wrong side of the road for some reason! Luckily there are 2 eye witnesses that gave statements and My mum is fine, just a little shaken up!!
Anyway, changing the turbo is obviously now pointless!! lol
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Oh... :shocked:
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Shame dude car is a mess :sad: and hope she is ok! Guess the ko3s will be up for sale?! Can I have first offers on it please? ?
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The turbo will prob be up for sale, depending on what car I buy next!
I'm tempted by a mk1 tt or an s3 :rolleyes: or being sensible and buying a diesel
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S3 or TT Quattro would be the way forward for me ! :grin:
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It is tempting! There's a real nice s3 not too far away as well
All depends on money really
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Ohhh sh!ttt sonn!!
Sorry to hear about the accident mate!! :cry:
Real unfortunate!
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It is tempting! There's a real nice s3 not too far away as well
All depends on money really
4 wheel drive is the way forward.
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After taking a closer look today.....
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/phatsam/IMG_1270.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/phatsam/IMG_1269.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/phatsam/IMG_1268.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/phatsam/IMG_1267.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/phatsam/IMG_1266.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/phatsam/IMG_1265.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/phatsam/IMG_1264.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/phatsam/IMG_1263.jpg)
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Unfortunately today this happened....
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/phatsam/IMG_1257.jpg)
Mum borrowed my car as I've got her's on axle stands waiting for a new clutch to arrive!
The guy that hit her was driving on the wrong side of the road for some reason! Luckily there are 2 eye witnesses that gave statements and My mum is fine, just a little shaken up!!
Anyway, changing the turbo is obviously now pointless!! lol
feckin ell dude glad ur mum is ok sorry bout the car :(
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jeez...
on the upside I spy some bits there that you could sell on :wink:
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aero wipers lol just to start :)
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Coil overs still good to sell? :wink:
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There's a few things on there! :wink:
Depends if I can get my paws on them though!! I am trying! :grin:
Stainless KW's look ok to me, just need to get the front offside one off to make sure! The dampers, bump stops and spring perches were only 6 months old in the fronts as well!! Re-built by KW