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Offline mikef1982

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KO3 to KO3S conversion whats needed??
« on: 04 June 2013, 16:50 »
H Guys,
Before i get my 1.8t AGU remapped i want to get the best out of it to change to KO3S turbo am i right in thinking i just buy the turbo and boly it on?? or is there other things to change also.
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Re: KO3 to KO3S conversion whats needed??
« Reply #1 on: 04 June 2013, 16:54 »
get a tip and new gaskets


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Re: KO3 to KO3S conversion whats needed??
« Reply #2 on: 04 June 2013, 17:31 »
All the part numbers for the gaskets and washers needed are in the maintenance section

Also worth changing the downpipe and exhaust if you haven't already


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Re: KO3 to KO3S conversion whats needed??
« Reply #3 on: 04 June 2013, 20:25 »
if you can size the banjo washers, you`ll probably find them cheaper elsewhere other than vw.

Offline Rockey5uk2001

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Re: KO3 to KO3S conversion whats needed??
« Reply #4 on: 04 June 2013, 20:26 »
and ofc something everyone has missed
a KO3S Turbo :)

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Re: KO3 to KO3S conversion whats needed??
« Reply #5 on: 04 June 2013, 20:29 »
new coolant, oil etc depending on how you dismantle it  :wink: