MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Nebnej on June 28, 2015, 10:17:19 am

Title: Changing actuator without removing turbo? Any tips?
Post by: Nebnej on June 28, 2015, 10:17:19 am

Hi All,

Firstly, I'll admit it, this isn't a MK5 Gti but an equivalent with the BWA engine, I'm hopeful someone has carried this job out can assist.

The actuator arm on my turbo has somehow snapped leaving me with no boost. I'd rather replace it with a standard item (although I haven't found a supplier yet)

Is this possible without removing the turbo? What parts do I need to remove to gain access? Is it possible on a set of ramps? As per title any tips or advice on this is appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Changing actuator without removing turbo? Any tips?
Post by: bacillus on June 28, 2015, 04:45:03 pm

Yes you can replace the actuator without removing the turbo but space is very tight and you sometimes have to feel your way about as you can't see what you're doing. It a 2 hr plus job and you'll more than likely get cramp in your fingers.
Just a heads up, a forge actuator is physically smaller and easier to install than the oem one with the turbo in car.
Try Alex at AKS tuning for an oem actuator.

There was a guide on an American forum but the needed pics are no longer showing  :sad1:
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1747703&postcount=4

Title: Re: Changing actuator without removing turbo? Any tips?
Post by: olethalb on June 29, 2015, 09:01:35 am

@Nebnej (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=13331) i have a brand new oem actuator in box on ebay for £75 or £65 posted forum price  :happy2:

Title: Re: Changing actuator without removing turbo? Any tips?
Post by: Nebnej on June 29, 2015, 08:31:20 pm

Thanks Gents, looks like it could be a complete PITA, but not as bad removing the whole turbo.

olethalb - I will get back to you ref actuator. Is there a link to it on ebay, I've had a look but can't see it?

Title: Re: Changing actuator without removing turbo? Any tips?
Post by: olethalb on June 30, 2015, 09:50:50 am

Here bud, selling a few bits haven't got around to putting them on forum yet

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=291500612429

Title: Re: Changing actuator without removing turbo? Any tips?
Post by: Nebnej on June 30, 2015, 03:39:51 pm

Hello Mate,

I'll have the actuator. Drop me a message on how you want paying etc (I assume you want to avoid eBay due to fees etc)

Cheers

Ben

Title: Re: Changing actuator without removing turbo? Any tips?
Post by: olethalb on July 01, 2015, 08:29:43 am

should be posting today bud  :happy2:

Title: Re: Changing actuator without removing turbo? Any tips?
Post by: Nebnej on July 02, 2015, 07:38:03 pm

Parts arrived thank you. Looks like my weekend may be written off.

I believe I will need to reset the Ecu to basic settings after fitting? Also, I plan to screw it t the exact position that the old one is at. Does anyone have any other tips for setting it up?

Cheers

Title: Re: Changing actuator without removing turbo? Any tips?
Post by: dansmith180 on July 02, 2015, 08:51:58 pm

Is this the same for AXX engines? I've been a bit down on power for a while thinking I need a new turbo but if I can just do the actuator that's a relief. Thanks

Title: Re: Changing actuator without removing turbo? Any tips?
Post by: Nebnej on July 04, 2015, 02:20:12 pm

This is a job I never ever want to do again. It's a complete pain in the arse, getting the actuator bolts out and in is a complete nightmare, probably easier to whip the turbo off to be fair.

Broken my n75 valve though so it was boosting well until the pipe to the actuator broke leading to massive boost for about 1 second before the ECU stopped all the fun! (And saving my engine)

Trying to find an N75 now ...