K04 Turbo actuator

[rich83]

Evening all.

Can this be accessed from the engine bay, or does it have to be up in the air?

Thanks
Rich

[vRS Carl]

I think it's a turbo off job to do rich.

I don't think it's advised to change for an uprated one from stuff i've seen/read if that's what your planning. I remember someone frying a K04 due to fcuking about with an uprated forge actuator

[rich83]

Ohhh no, not changing it, i just want to see if its loose. 

[vRS Carl]

Turbo off job then 

[Tfsi_Mike]

The pesky rattle?

[rich83]

The pesky rattle?

Yes Mike. Doing my head in now, it needs to go... or the car needs to.

Really Carl Turbo off? 

[Tfsi_Mike]

The pesky rattle?

Yes Mike. Doing my head in now, it needs to go... or the car needs to.

Really Carl Turbo off? 

Cant remember if you've checked DP/exhaust bracket that bolts to subframe? its a known weak point, mine used to rattle

[rich83]

Yeah ive checked that mate.

It might be new turbo time.  

If i want to accelerate i have to use full throttle otherwise i get a rattle.  

[vRS Carl]

Yes mate I'm afraid so.

[rich83]

Yes mate I'm afraid so.

Bad times!

[Tfsi_Mike]

Yeah ive checked that mate.

It might be new turbo time.  

If i want to accelerate i have to use full throttle otherwise i get a rattle.  

hybrid or bust 

[rich83]

Yeah ive checked that mate.

It might be new turbo time.  

If i want to accelerate i have to use full throttle otherwise i get a rattle.  

hybrid or bust 

Bust....

[Tfsi_Mike]

Boo 

[chungster]

It's right underneath the manifold when bolted up to the block so yeah turbo off I'd say!

[vRSAlex]

You can access the rod and nuts to adjust it when the turbo is fitted.  I've had to adjust mine in the past.  I'm sure I could remove the whole actuator with the turbo still fitted.

Let's try that little clip mod Rich.  Worth a try before changing the turbo (for a hybrid)