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Offline GTIcheeseman

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weak k03 actuator
« on: 04 June 2012, 20:23 »
I have a k03 and was bored so was checking my car over, and I can move my actuator with my hand but with my k03s on my shelf that don't move so easy with my hand is that right? Or has it been worn out inside

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Re: weak k03 actuator
« Reply #1 on: 04 June 2012, 20:24 »
Probably weak like you say.

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Re: weak k03 actuator
« Reply #2 on: 04 June 2012, 22:07 »
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Re: weak k03 actuator
« Reply #3 on: 04 June 2012, 22:14 »
Weak actuator isnt necessarily a problem, it stil opens and closes as it would if was new . However, when you run high boost levels with a stg2 the extra force put on the wastegate from the high exhaust gasses pushes the wastegate open as the weak actuator can't keep it closed. This results in boost tapering off artificially quickly at higher rpm. Fitting a forge or uprated actuator keeps it closed and more power can be made by the turbo.
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Re: weak k03 actuator
« Reply #4 on: 04 June 2012, 22:19 »
Will it be ok for a month? I'm gonna be getting my k03s rebuilt also I have pmd you about a rebuild lo

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Re: weak k03 actuator
« Reply #5 on: 04 June 2012, 22:24 »
Be fine. Just stick a forge one with yellow spring on your k03s

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Re: weak k03 actuator
« Reply #6 on: 04 June 2012, 22:27 »
Good :) that will be why my boost is funny

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Re: weak k03 actuator
« Reply #7 on: 04 June 2012, 22:39 »
Need my k03s rebuilt with forge actuator :)

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Re: weak k03 actuator
« Reply #8 on: 04 June 2012, 23:00 »
Could I put the k03s on my k03 ?

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Re: weak k03 actuator
« Reply #9 on: 04 June 2012, 23:34 »
Sometimes, depends if brackets are the same

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