MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: rich83 on May 14, 2012, 08:19:25 pm

Title: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: rich83 on May 14, 2012, 08:19:25 pm
Evening all.

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

Thanks
Rich
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: vRS Carl on May 14, 2012, 08:21:46 pm
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 :scared:
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: rich83 on May 14, 2012, 08:24:39 pm
Ohhh no, not changing it, i just want to see if its loose.  :happy2:
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: vRS Carl on May 14, 2012, 08:26:19 pm
Turbo off job then  :happy2:
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on May 14, 2012, 08:35:26 pm

The pesky rattle?
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: rich83 on May 14, 2012, 08:37:23 pm

The pesky rattle?

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

Really Carl Turbo off?  :sick:
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on May 14, 2012, 08:40:36 pm

The pesky rattle?

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

Really Carl Turbo off?  :sick:

Cant remember if you've checked DP/exhaust bracket that bolts to subframe? its a known weak point, mine used to rattle
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: rich83 on May 14, 2012, 08:43:16 pm
Yeah ive checked that mate.

It might be new turbo time.  :sick:

If i want to accelerate i have to use full throttle otherwise i get a rattle.  :signLOL:
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: vRS Carl on May 14, 2012, 08:44:03 pm
Yes mate I'm afraid so.
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: rich83 on May 14, 2012, 08:45:48 pm
Yes mate I'm afraid so.

Bad times!
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on May 14, 2012, 08:47:03 pm
Yeah ive checked that mate.

It might be new turbo time.  :sick:

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

hybrid or bust  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: rich83 on May 14, 2012, 08:50:26 pm
Yeah ive checked that mate.

It might be new turbo time.  :sick:

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

hybrid or bust  :evilgrin:

Bust....
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on May 14, 2012, 08:51:36 pm

Boo  :sad1:
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: chungster on May 14, 2012, 09:01:16 pm
It's right underneath the manifold when bolted up to the block so yeah turbo off I'd say!

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Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: vRSAlex on May 14, 2012, 09:13:34 pm
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)  :happy2:
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: rich83 on May 14, 2012, 09:15:13 pm
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)  :happy2:

Ok Alex... how would friday work out? Late morning?
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: vRSAlex on May 14, 2012, 09:24:41 pm
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)  :happy2:

Ok Alex... how would friday work out? Late morning?

That will be fine :happy2:
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: rich83 on May 14, 2012, 09:27:51 pm
Cool, ill order that part (probably wont fit  :signLOL: )... ill be interested to see what you think of the noise Alex. Im convinced its turbo related even though it performs fine.
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: vRSAlex on May 14, 2012, 09:29:23 pm
Cool, ill order that part (probably wont fit  :signLOL: )... ill be interested to see what you think of the noise Alex. Im convinced its turbo related even though it performs fine.

You want me to get it?  I can easily send it back if its no good.
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: rich83 on May 14, 2012, 09:30:09 pm
If thats no problem? 06J145220A  (i think)

Thanks very much  :happy2:
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: vRSAlex on May 14, 2012, 09:34:27 pm
If thats no problem? 06J145220A  (i think)

Thanks very much  :happy2:

I will order it in the morning  :happy2:
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: scopes on May 14, 2012, 10:47:09 pm
what kind of noise is it?
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: rich83 on May 14, 2012, 10:57:28 pm
If thats no problem? 06J145220A  (i think)

Thanks very much  :happy2:

I will order it in the morning  :happy2:

Much appreciated  :drinking:

what kind of noise is it?

Its like a tinkling noise, sort of like a nut in a jam jar being rattled... but not as loud. It only happens on part throttle (25-50%) and when the car is warm.

Ive got a spare DV i need to try just to rule that out but i dont think its that.

Rich
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: james on May 17, 2012, 11:45:44 am
If thats no problem? 06J145220A  (i think)

Thanks very much  :happy2:

I will order it in the morning  :happy2:

Much appreciated  :drinking:

what kind of noise is it?

Its like a tinkling noise, sort of like a nut in a jam jar being rattled... but not as loud. It only happens on part throttle (25-50%) and when the car is warm.

Ive got a spare DV i need to try just to rule that out but i dont think its that.

Rich


mine makes that noise also, i thought it was norm lol.
Title: Re: K04 Turbo actuator
Post by: rich83 on May 17, 2012, 02:39:51 pm
Well mine has developed over the last 6 months or so, can't remember exactly when it started.

At least I'm not the only one James.  Hopefully Alex will be able to shed some light on what's causing it.

(Alex. You have a PM)