Changing turbo. Which one? PLEASE HELP!!!!!

[kstevens88]

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

[golf-sib]

Any k03 Turbo will do off a 150 or 180 1.8t

[thatwillis]

You will currently have a ko3 on yours. But its worth getting a Ko3s if your buying a new one. Worth upgrading.

[+49]

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

[kstevens88]

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

[kstevens88]

Ko3s** my mistake

[Wayne]

K03s is the better choice.

[Wazzzer]

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

[kstevens88]

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?

[Wazzzer]

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