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K03 turbo actuator.
« on: October 20, 2024, 04:33:10 pm »
Does anyone know if the turbo actuator on a 2005 GTI can be replaced is situ or does the turbo need to be removed?

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Re: K03 turbo actuator.
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2024, 07:48:12 pm »
fwiw I had my oem actuator replaced with a forge one on my 2006 gti without needing to remove the turbo.
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Re: K03 turbo actuator.
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2024, 10:55:55 pm »
Can be done but it's a pain in the ass. Much easier to remove the turbo to replace it and adjust it that way
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Re: K03 turbo actuator.
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2024, 06:22:52 pm »
Ok cheers guys, time to decide what to do lol.