Nice feeler gauge, I have one too possibly the same one. Since 2017 working as a fabricator cutting sheet metal for this company that builds full size work bed tool boxes with doors and racks from scratch
How much better do you think it is? From your experience because I have definitely beat guys with k04 upgraded turbocharger. I’m thinking about doing it but I’m also looking at a Garrett
@@URMOMSMILKMANKo4 tends to damage engine internals and the garrets seem to really spin the tires so you choose what route you want to take, upgrade to complete Audi tt suspension with garret would be my choice as I’m doing in the future with my 337
That turbo coolant line - supply. The one that you were talking about double stacking with a washer. How hard is it to replace? Do you have to remove the turbo completely to get to the part thats attached to the engine?
Love your videos! You are a great help to us diy’rs. I have an 11 A3 8p cbfa. What options are there for the 3rd o2 sensor on the k03 turbo? I really want to make the jump to the k04 but being in Cali, I don’t want have smog issues or have to swap every two years. You have any recommendations or is it just out of the question for me? Thanks man! Appreciate all the great videos!
K04 cali CC here.. catless downpipe but i have to pay every other year to do the "smog". Its hurts my pocket but better than swapping when the time comes.
Vaseline on a rubber o-ring could be a very bad idea, depending upon the type of rubber your o-ring is made of. As a general rule, I always use a silicone lube since it will not eat rubber like a petroleum lube will.
@@carwerks101 - Exactly. Petroleum eats rubber. If you are using Buna-N o-rings then you should be okay. But some rubber will swell and eventually disintegrate when in contact with petroleum products. It's just not a good practice to use petroleum jelly to lubricate any rubber gaskets. This is Auto Tech 101, first day of class.
Can i do this with my 1.4t jetta?? I’ve been looking everywhere and ik people have done it but idk if i need some type of converter kit or if it’s just the same just plug and play but I’m not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I wouldn’t mind you working on my IS38 swap on my car. I like that you are very knowledgeable and have the patience for it. I wish I had the patience that you have. lol great videos.
Is it not necessary to loosen the bottom brackets for the exhaust manifold? Does the manifold just rest on those 2 metal pieces and tightened down on top?
I always enjoy your tutorials. I have a couple random questions lol. I have a 06 Fahrenheit. Should I make my own axle bolt socket by grinding down a regular triple square socket or buy one that actually fits in there lol. Also when going with a k04 does it need to be tuned? I have an APR stage one tune
Okay thanks for the response I put it in the first hole instead of the top but I didn’t put a washer on the plug bolt, I kept the one that it came with and now it’s leaking oil but this video helped out I wasn’t sure if I was able to put the coolant Iine in the first one instead of the top
Quick question guys ? The mk6 gti standard comes with a k04 , there’s one being wrecked at my local wrecker, do upgrade my gti would will that turbo and manifold bolt on straight to the mk5 gti ?
Do you need to do anything to the engine internals when swapping to a K04? Or are the internals pretty much the same on the GTI as the Golf R? I have a MK6 myself that I'm dying to get something going on. Just under 82,000 miles on the clock
Can i ask a question the v btacket on bottom of head the manifold slides in to you tighten them nuts so the bars are right to head.or have the bars ever so sligh loose then install manifold then just tighten the top 5 nuts
After installing mine. I have a massive exhaust leak at the head and manifold. Did you keep those bottom rails tight and not loosen them? I loosened the bottom rails and removed top bolts. But I have a gap everyone I try to tighten. I can feel the gasket moving
@@carwerks101 dude thank you so much. Sucks I'm gonna have to pull it back out but hopefully it seats correctly this time. And thank you for posting these videos man. All us diy'ers really appreciate it
Never loosen the bottom bolts where the two chamfered plates are on the exhaust side. The turbocharger manifold rests on those plates, then tighten the top bolts. It is one BiAtcH to get it right in one shot. I always wear gloves because is going to be one hella maneuver. It goes by feel, I rarely see when mounting it, is difficult to explain, as long as you align the top bolts, maybe have someone from the top guide it and tell you if it is kinking against anything on the engine bay. Try to guide it to the right (timing side) and then go easy from above, it is almost like magic, it falls on its own, be very patient, be on a good mood when doing this job.
He gives out a link to another link in the description, open an account, you will receive an email, confirm it is you, a code will arrive and then you can log to one of the database sources and be able to download how he adapts the outlet pipe.
carwerks101 yep. Now cars sitting at my shop. Not sure if I should just install the turbo or remove the head or motor. Have you seen them seal if tighten all the other nuts?
carwerks101 well all I’ve been doing is mad research. Found that cbfa motors have a pzev emission warranty with a laundry list of items covered 150k or 10 years. Idk if the dealer would cover the stud but it’s worth a shot. I tried welding on to it but no luck
I use eBay ones, Ali express to be specific. My first Ali’s express k04 lasted 3 years running 24 psi from day one. I chop off the internal waste gate and weld the flapper shut go external gated. Not sure if that’s why they hold strong, but I’ve never had an issue using eBay turbos, the people that complain about them, likley install them wrong I’m assuming 😂😂 dumb cunts and then they shit on eBay and China turbos. Do the job right and they’re the exact same quality wise.
@@ElJaviTuning your waste gate is a spring loaded actuator, but the gate itself is on the turbo so removing the internal actuator youre still left with the flapper or "gate" which would be lose and free of all tension so it would be useless without welding it closed. weld it closed or find a way to stop it opening freely, must not leak because this flapper or gate is now redundant if youre installing an external gate. you dont want that pressure relief happening internally if youve gone external. hope that clears it up.
isnt this a k03 hybrid ? its still got the DV still on the turbo inlet housing rather than being on the inlet pipe like the s3 or gti edition 30 usually has..
@@carwerks101 ah suppose thats easier than changing a bunch of inlet pipes and extending wiring! do you know the difference between power gains from a k03 hybrid and a stock k04? im not sure which route to go. ive got a ea113 bwa 2006 a3
@@carwerks101 nice thanks, one more question then I'll stop being a pain in the arse... Is it compulsory to run S3 injectors with a k04. Or is it possible to run a tune with stock k03 injectors which can provide enough fuel for the new turbo. I've been studying the med9 for years now on winols and can do my own maps no problem. But still running a k03. I can scale 3 bar map sensors and change rail pressure etc if I need to upgrade the injectors. I can't find much info on Audi world or Audi sport forums regarding stock injectors with k03. If you have to run S3 injectors then the whole upgrade starts getting over a 1000 bucks easily
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Nice feeler gauge, I have one too possibly the same one. Since 2017 working as a fabricator cutting sheet metal for this company that builds full size work bed tool boxes with doors and racks from scratch
i feel your pain did the same thing, awesome video, just subscribed
How much better do you think it is? From your experience because I have definitely beat guys with k04 upgraded turbocharger. I’m thinking about doing it but I’m also looking at a Garrett
@@URMOMSMILKMANKo4 tends to damage engine internals and the garrets seem to really spin the tires so you choose what route you want to take, upgrade to complete Audi tt suspension with garret would be my choice as I’m doing in the future with my 337
What brand kit is that? Rev9? thx
That turbo coolant line - supply. The one that you were talking about double stacking with a washer. How hard is it to replace? Do you have to remove the turbo completely to get to the part thats attached to the engine?
Where did you buy the k04 kit
Does k04 fit an a16 let opel insignia engine?
Love your videos! You are a great help to us diy’rs. I have an 11 A3 8p cbfa. What options are there for the 3rd o2 sensor on the k03 turbo? I really want to make the jump to the k04 but being in Cali, I don’t want have smog issues or have to swap every two years. You have any recommendations or is it just out of the question for me? Thanks man! Appreciate all the great videos!
if you have an aftermarket downpipe it should have a bung on the downpipe for an o2 sensor
K04 cali CC here.. catless downpipe but i have to pay every other year to do the "smog". Its hurts my pocket but better than swapping when the time comes.
Vaseline on a rubber o-ring could be a very bad idea, depending upon the type of rubber your o-ring is made of. As a general rule, I always use a silicone lube since it will not eat rubber like a petroleum lube will.
It’s Petroleum jelly, I’ve been using it for years with zero issues, turns to liquid when hot and falls off
@@carwerks101 - Exactly. Petroleum eats rubber. If you are using Buna-N o-rings then you should be okay. But some rubber will swell and eventually disintegrate when in contact with petroleum products. It's just not a good practice to use petroleum jelly to lubricate any rubber gaskets. This is Auto Tech 101, first day of class.
@@Japplesnap ok
Can i do this with my 1.4t jetta?? I’ve been looking everywhere and ik people have done it but idk if i need some type of converter kit or if it’s just the same just plug and play but I’m not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
How much hp you got?
I wouldn’t mind you working on my IS38 swap on my car. I like that you are very knowledgeable and have the patience for it. I wish I had the patience that you have. lol great videos.
How much for change a turbo?
How much for the ko4. Saw some mostly 650 some used 450. For 650 is that everything needed
Is it not necessary to loosen the bottom brackets for the exhaust manifold? Does the manifold just rest on those 2 metal pieces and tightened down on top?
TheMoce72 it slides into those two metal pieces and when you tighten the top bolts it kinda wedges itself in there
where u get the new turbo
Where did you get that ko4 kit from?
What K04 kit is this?
I always enjoy your tutorials. I have a couple random questions lol.
I have a 06 Fahrenheit. Should I make my own axle bolt socket by grinding down a regular triple square socket or buy one that actually fits in there lol.
Also when going with a k04 does it need to be tuned? I have an APR stage one tune
Jacob Heishman just buy a kit, I believe if you are an existing apr customer you get a discount on the ko4 software
Any leaks from stacking the coolant outlet washers? Seems like stacking washers wouldn’t be a great idea
nope, never had a leak
What turbo is this one of please? ED30/S3 ect ect ?
This looks like a hybrid as the genuine k04 doesn't have the DV on the compressor housing..
But a genuine k04 comes from S3 or ed30 yes
That ebay turbo lol
I know this is an old video but did you keep that coolant line in the first hole or did you move it to the top with two washers ?
Kept it there
Okay thanks for the response I put it in the first hole instead of the top but I didn’t put a washer on the plug bolt, I kept the one that it came with and now it’s leaking oil but this video helped out I wasn’t sure if I was able to put the coolant Iine in the first one instead of the top
Quick question guys ? The mk6 gti standard comes with a k04 , there’s one being wrecked at my local wrecker, do upgrade my gti would will that turbo and manifold bolt on straight to the mk5 gti ?
not the same turbo, different mounting style
The mk6 doesn’t come standard with the k04. Only the Edition 35 models do
You're thinking the MK6 Golf R, the GTI has the good ol k03
Does the K04 have a wideband O2 sensor port on it, or do you have to move your wideband into an aftermarket downpipe?
Nigga that doesn’t go on a turbo that’s for the exhaust on downpipe
@@glock1inthetop45 the stock K03 on the MK6 EA888 generation has a wideband O2 Sensor Port on the hot side housing.
@@WilliamPauley can confirm
@@Lovely_planet awesome, thanks my dude!
@@glock1inthetop45 well you're not wrong. You have to have an aftermarket downpipe for the ko4. And yes, the bing is in the downpipe lol
Do you need to do anything to the engine internals when swapping to a K04? Or are the internals pretty much the same on the GTI as the Golf R? I have a MK6 myself that I'm dying to get something going on. Just under 82,000 miles on the clock
you don't have to swap out any internals of the engine, you will definitely need a clutch upgrade if you are a manual
@@carwerks101 Already have the clutch. My stock one went out haha
The Golf R/Audi/S3/SEAT Leon Cupras have a stronger engine than the the GTI
@@slonky821 They all are strong engines that can hold 400hp+, the weak link is the HPFP and injectors.
@@slonky821 ea888 can hold more than the mk6 R's ea113. older one has weaker internals
Can i ask a question the v btacket on bottom of head the manifold slides in to you tighten them nuts so the bars are right to head.or have the bars ever so sligh loose then install manifold then just tighten the top 5 nuts
They stay tight, you don’t remove them, you slide the turbo out and when you tighten the tip nuts it wedges it in tight to the bottom bars
Do you think a eBay FMIC would make much of a difference or is the sandwiched one on my 06 good enough
Jacob Heishman the twin cooler works
Yes it will, the ebay fmic work fine and would be a better option than the twin coolers, only thing is you might have to do slight bumper trimmings
Perfect. Thanks. I love the look of a fmic lol
Do you know the torque specs on the oil and coolant lines or do I just tighten them?
Over torque em tack weld them shut itll hold 👍
After installing mine. I have a massive exhaust leak at the head and manifold. Did you keep those bottom rails tight and not loosen them? I loosened the bottom rails and removed top bolts. But I have a gap everyone I try to tighten. I can feel the gasket moving
I never loosen the bottom bolts, its a wedge so all you need to do is remove the top nuts
@@carwerks101 dude thank you so much. Sucks I'm gonna have to pull it back out but hopefully it seats correctly this time. And thank you for posting these videos man. All us
diy'ers really appreciate it
@@stockk5128 how’d it go
Never loosen the bottom bolts where the two chamfered plates are on the exhaust side. The turbocharger manifold rests on those plates, then tighten the top bolts.
It is one BiAtcH to get it right in one shot. I always wear gloves because is going to be one hella maneuver. It goes by feel, I rarely see when mounting it, is difficult to explain, as long as you align the top bolts, maybe have someone from the top guide it and tell you if it is kinking against anything on the engine bay. Try to guide it to the right (timing side) and then go easy from above, it is almost like magic, it falls on its own, be very patient, be on a good mood when doing this job.
How did you install or adapt the outlet pipe?
He gives out a link to another link in the description, open an account, you will receive an email, confirm it is you, a code will arrive and then you can log to one of the database sources and be able to download how he adapts the outlet pipe.
what size washer for that thicker washer that was mentioned?
the diameter or thickness?
@@carwerks101 both :)
I was on of the lucky of many who had the driver exhaust stud broke before even touching it
Feel like I need to make a tool for this
carwerks101 yep. Now cars sitting at my shop. Not sure if I should just install the turbo or remove the head or motor. Have you seen them seal if tighten all the other nuts?
@@em1ownerify you can use copper gasket sealer but it will leak over time
carwerks101 well all I’ve been doing is mad research. Found that cbfa motors have a pzev emission warranty with a laundry list of items covered 150k or 10 years. Idk if the dealer would cover the stud but it’s worth a shot. I tried welding on to it but no luck
@@em1ownerify worth a shot
Why doesnt it have coolant line?
It does
Hi
Its k04 064?
No, this isn't the K04-0064 for an MK5/MK6 Golf application if you were wondering. The cold side of the unit is shaped differently.
I’ve got a b8 with a ko3 from factory. Do I have to get it tuned once I swap a ko4 in?
Yes I wouldn’t go wide open but you can def just cruise around and stuff I till you get a tube
carwerks101 Dude you’re amazing thanks so much man.
@@eliasbutcher859 no problem, i mean to say tune not tube
Will the stock headers from a K03 work on a K04?
Brandon Garcia not sure what you mean, the manifold is part of the turbo
there is no headers
What brand k04 turbo
I use eBay ones, Ali express to be specific.
My first Ali’s express k04 lasted 3 years running 24 psi from day one.
I chop off the internal waste gate and weld the flapper shut go external gated.
Not sure if that’s why they hold strong, but I’ve never had an issue using eBay turbos, the people that complain about them, likley install them wrong I’m assuming 😂😂 dumb cunts and then they shit on eBay and China turbos. Do the job right and they’re the exact same quality wise.
Not to mention a trusty brand will cost you upwards of 700$ usd
And China ones cost only 150-280$ in my experience atleast.
@@Boofedit What do you mean about weld the flapper?
@@ElJaviTuning your waste gate is a spring loaded actuator, but the gate itself is on the turbo so removing the internal actuator youre still left with the flapper or "gate" which would be lose and free of all tension so it would be useless without welding it closed. weld it closed or find a way to stop it opening freely, must not leak because this flapper or gate is now redundant if youre installing an external gate. you dont want that pressure relief happening internally if youve gone external.
hope that clears it up.
isnt this a k03 hybrid ? its still got the DV still on the turbo inlet housing rather than being on the inlet pipe like the s3 or gti edition 30 usually has..
this is is milled and has the adapater added like the APR k04 turbo
@@carwerks101 ah suppose thats easier than changing a bunch of inlet pipes and extending wiring! do you know the difference between power gains from a k03 hybrid and a stock k04?
im not sure which route to go. ive got a ea113 bwa 2006 a3
@@AdammP not much experience with the k03 hybrid, but i know the k04 has been very good for daily driving and has nice top end compared to the k03
@@carwerks101 nice thanks, one more question then I'll stop being a pain in the arse... Is it compulsory to run S3 injectors with a k04. Or is it possible to run a tune with stock k03 injectors which can provide enough fuel for the new turbo. I've been studying the med9 for years now on winols and can do my own maps no problem. But still running a k03. I can scale 3 bar map sensors and change rail pressure etc if I need to upgrade the injectors. I can't find much info on Audi world or Audi sport forums regarding stock injectors with k03. If you have to run S3 injectors then the whole upgrade starts getting over a 1000 bucks easily
@@AdammP most people just run the 3bar sensor on stock injectors
change your gloves you freakin bum
never!
@@carwerks101 why would you want to get oil all over a nice fresh turbo just shows lack of care concern and professionalism. Quality is key my friend
@@lovemytypes0609 yes sir mr president