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Re: Down on power....
« Reply #90 on: November 04, 2008, 06:14:03 pm »
Soory to hear about that Robin, some really great info in this thread regarding the Gti engine !

Robin you did proabably have it done, but did you ever check for a cracked turbo pipe ? ( don't know where ? but i had a loss of performance on my KO3 and they found a cracked Turbo pipe and that was only due to them repairing my Gti after a headon accident ) 

They must have checked the air mass sensor aswell ?

Hopefully the transplant you do will sort it out  :smiley:

btw i think my ed30 has a loss of performance the dealer says there is nought wrong but i am adamant it does not pull as hard in the midrange ? :sad:

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Re: Down on power....
« Reply #91 on: November 04, 2008, 06:32:13 pm »
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Yep, all the turbo hoses (SAMCO and Neuspeed Charge and Discharge) etc etc have been thoroughly checked. also MAF, PCV, DV etc.

We'll be checking the turbo on Friday.

Some of these faults are tricky to find, especially if people don't agree (not the case with me).

Why not do a diagnostic dyno plot or/and go out with a laptop and check all the gobblygook stuff (with someone who knows what they are doing!).

Anyone reliable in your neck of the woods?


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Re: Down on power....
« Reply #92 on: November 04, 2008, 07:04:25 pm »
VW tech document does show the turbo has to come off to inspect and test the wastegate - although there suppose to be a way of doing it on the car- just a slight space issue to deal with

Thanks Robin, as and when you can - enjoy the weekend first and foremost.

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Re: Down on power....
« Reply #93 on: November 04, 2008, 07:28:29 pm »
Hi all,
I'm the doner of the turbo for Red's motor (hope all goes well). The K04 debate has raised some interesting opinions on Briskoda.net for sure.
My personal opinion is without doubt AMAZING. The drive you get i feel is superb, bearing in mind I do at least 1000 miles a week.
I'll be keeping my eyes open on the forum for any future meets to try and make a presence so some of you guys can take a test drive.
Hope you dont mind me crashing on here in my VRs.
And again, hope it all goes well Red.
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Re: Down on power....
« Reply #94 on: November 04, 2008, 07:36:17 pm »
sibart, not wanting to drag the thread off topic too much but did you go for the full K04 upgrade package?

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Re: Down on power....
« Reply #95 on: November 04, 2008, 07:50:31 pm »
sibart, not wanting to drag the thread off topic too much but did you go for the full K04 upgrade package?
Had the milltek fitted and stg1 Revo within 100 miles, then got talked into the K04 a short while after.
So, 3000 miles later the car went back down it was 'just' the K04, S3 I/C, injectors, intake and D/V relocate.
I think it adds up to the full upgrade mate
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Re: Down on power....
« Reply #96 on: November 04, 2008, 08:19:37 pm »
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Hi sibart! This is a surprise! Did Kate point you in this direction?

Obviously I'm hoping we (JKM) find a fault in my existing turbo which is the reason for my boost loss, OR, that your turbo instantly solves my problem - the rest will merely be academic. I think we'll know as soon as it's fitted and my car gets data logged and dyno'd.

I know you are extremely happy with your K04 upgrade and I can well understand why. However, as I've written in some length in earlier posts in this thread, I personally don't want such FWD power.

Watch this space :happy2:


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Re: Down on power....
« Reply #97 on: November 04, 2008, 08:36:06 pm »
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Hi sibart! This is a surprise! Did Kate point you in this direction?

I know you are extremely happy with your K04 upgrade and I can well understand why. However, as I've written in some length in earlier posts in this thread, I personally don't want such FWD power.

: Yea she did, hope you dont mind. :happy2:

: Its very forgiving to drive, still on my second set of tyres, 30k miles and increasing  :grin:, like i said I'll try and catch up with you guys at a meet at sometime
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Re: Down on power....
« Reply #98 on: November 04, 2008, 09:50:04 pm »
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Hi sibart! This is a surprise! Did Kate point you in this direction?

I know you are extremely happy with your K04 upgrade and I can well understand why. However, as I've written in some length in earlier posts in this thread, I personally don't want such FWD power.

: Yea she did, hope you dont mind. :happy2:

: Its very forgiving to drive, still on my second set of tyres, 30k miles and increasing  :grin:, like i said I'll try and catch up with you guys at a meet at sometime

Wecome on here Sibart good input,
 Ps if you are that easily persuaded can i talk you into swapping back to a KO3 with me.  :wink:

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Re: Down on power....
« Reply #99 on: November 04, 2008, 10:11:55 pm »
Wecome on here Sibart good input,
 Ps if you are that easily persuaded can i talk you into swapping back to a KO3 with me.  :wink:

....Does that mean that you wish you'd got my turbo problem so you would have an excuse for a K04 kit? :evilgrin:

How would you justify the cost to the missus?


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Re: Down on power....
« Reply #100 on: November 04, 2008, 10:45:21 pm »
 :signLOL: Thats one reason why i spent the money. She is now Ex missus
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Re: Down on power....
« Reply #101 on: November 04, 2008, 11:36:35 pm »
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So apart from a particular K03, we have something else in common! I too have been there and got the T-shirt and now the car! :grin:

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Re: Down on power....
« Reply #102 on: November 04, 2008, 11:46:51 pm »
:signLOL: Thats one reason why i spent the money. She is now Ex missus
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So apart from a particular K03, we have something else in common! I too have been there and got the T-shirt and now the car! :grin:

:happy2:

Sibart be very careful your path in life is dangerously on course to match RR.

Run for cover there is still time.  :laugh: :P :laugh: 

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Re: Down on power....
« Reply #103 on: November 05, 2008, 01:05:49 pm »
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welcome sibart, did you also upgrade the brakes and susspension?  :smiley:



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Re: Down on power....
« Reply #104 on: November 05, 2008, 06:51:15 pm »
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welcome sibart, did you also upgrade the brakes and susspension?  :smiley:


Yes mate, Koni FSD,Eibach Springs and anti-roll bars. The brakes uprated using R32 / S3 OEM fronts, all of which fitted by JKM whom i reccomend whole heartly
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