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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: thfc_123 on 05 September 2014, 16:32

Title: KO3s
Post by: thfc_123 on 05 September 2014, 16:32

Hi. What's a rough price for a decent second hand KO3s turbo. Also does anyone know a rough labour time for removal and refitting?  Thanks

Title: Re: KO3s
Post by: MoMartin on 05 September 2014, 20:52

It seems that a decent condition K03s will go for about 150 then up to and around 100 for one in good condition

Title: Re: KO3s
Post by: Kruga on 05 September 2014, 23:55

Got mine for 250

Title: Re: KO3s
Post by: thfc_123 on 06 September 2014, 13:18

Cheers Guys. Is the removal and install of a turbo a lot of man hours? Just wondering if I do need a turbo weather I can afford it lol

Title: Re: KO3s
Post by: rio_gti on 06 September 2014, 13:34

Took me 11 hours!!! But I've never done it befor!!!!

Title: Re: KO3s
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 September 2014, 21:17

Done it twice now, can get the turbo off in 4 hours lol

Title: Re: KO3s
Post by: Kruga on 07 September 2014, 14:59

Wazzer could you come replace my turbo please haha

Title: Re: KO3s
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 12 September 2014, 13:19

Can get it off in 1-2 hours, getting it back on again is a different matter  :grin:

Title: Re: KO3s
Post by: Kruga on 12 September 2014, 18:35

Is there a simple guide to taking off the turbo? or does it all involve draining of oil removing exhaust manifold and that?

Title: Re: KO3s
Post by: Chris. on 14 September 2014, 00:09

2.5hour round job. :|

Title: Re: KO3s
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 15 September 2014, 17:42

Quote from: Kruga on 12 September 2014, 18:35

Is there a simple guide to taking off the turbo? or does it all involve draining of oil removing exhaust manifold and that?

Yes you need to drain the oil and coolant, the turbo is mainly supported from the top (through the manifold 3 bolts) and onto the downpipe, you need to remove the coolant and oil lines which is a pita, as is swapping from the top of the car to the bottom all the time.

Title: Re: KO3s
Post by: Chris. on 15 September 2014, 18:56

Remove boost pipework
Remove manifold
Remove supporting bracket
Remove 4x bolts on downpipe
Remove oil drain from TURBO side
Remove coolant feed from block
Remove oil feed line at turbo banjo
Remove TIP from where rubber meets metal part (if OEM TIP)  Turbo if aftermarket
Lift turbo out the top.

Title: Re: KO3s
Post by: Kruga on 15 September 2014, 21:56

i really want to attempt this myself but ill most like f**k something up haha