FTW-k04R vs ZFR In need of turbo swap!!
#2654
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The turbo is on and it's ridiculous how much louder the car is overall. The BPV is badass sounding too!
My only issue is the rear coolant banjo is sandwiched right up against the wastegate support arm and it's impossible to get it tight...
Anyone have any ideas? I tried using the box end of a wrench - no dice. I tried a decently thin walled socket and still no luck. I'm literally at a loss for how I can get it 100% tight due to the tight space constraints. Right now, the car is slowly dripping coolant.
My only issue is the rear coolant banjo is sandwiched right up against the wastegate support arm and it's impossible to get it tight...
Anyone have any ideas? I tried using the box end of a wrench - no dice. I tried a decently thin walled socket and still no luck. I'm literally at a loss for how I can get it 100% tight due to the tight space constraints. Right now, the car is slowly dripping coolant.
#2655
Senior Member
The turbo is on and it's ridiculous how much louder the car is overall. The BPV is badass sounding too!
My only issue is the rear coolant banjo is sandwiched right up against the wastegate support arm and it's impossible to get it tight...
Anyone have any ideas? I tried using the box end of a wrench - no dice. I tried a decently thin walled socket and still no luck. I'm literally at a loss for how I can get it 100% tight due to the tight space constraints. Right now, the car is slowly dripping coolant.
My only issue is the rear coolant banjo is sandwiched right up against the wastegate support arm and it's impossible to get it tight...
Anyone have any ideas? I tried using the box end of a wrench - no dice. I tried a decently thin walled socket and still no luck. I'm literally at a loss for how I can get it 100% tight due to the tight space constraints. Right now, the car is slowly dripping coolant.
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#2656
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Not sure how much good this will do me, to be honest? I'm going to stop by harbor freight later today and see if they have anything flare end wrenches or thin wall sockets.
Other than this minor issue, the turbo is incredibly responsive and it's made the exhaust so much louder!
Other than this minor issue, the turbo is incredibly responsive and it's made the exhaust so much louder!
#2660
New Member
Hey guys, just looking for a little advice here.
There's a guy near me selling a K04R for $800. It has the high boost actuator and high temp coating. In the ad he says it's got 7000km on it and no shaft play. Says reason for selling is upgrading to bigger turbo.
Does this sound like a yes or no? I'm admittedly uneducated when it comes to stuff like so any possible help would be appreciated.
There's a guy near me selling a K04R for $800. It has the high boost actuator and high temp coating. In the ad he says it's got 7000km on it and no shaft play. Says reason for selling is upgrading to bigger turbo.
Does this sound like a yes or no? I'm admittedly uneducated when it comes to stuff like so any possible help would be appreciated.
#2662
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Well it's Canada so he probably did pay more. If you can get it for $700 I'd say that's not a bad deal. Then possibly sell yours for a couple hundred if it's still good. Wouldn't pay $800. I got mine 2 years ago (and sold it later) for around $525 without the $50 actuator and it's was coated, on Black Friday, but that also included me sending I a good core.
#2663
Yeah I paged the 500+ for BF and I sent my core but I was told it was no good so yeah paid full price for it. Now that you mentioned that it makes sense about the Canada thing . I will say if you don't have meth or E it's not really worth it imo
#2664
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Originally Posted by Snail_SS
Yeah I paged the 500+ for BF and I sent my core but I was told it was no good so yeah paid full price for it. Now that you mentioned that it makes sense about the Canada thing . I will say if you don't have meth or E it's not really worth it imo
#2670
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If he's using the old cobaltss.net app that might be it, I use the Garage Talk app (some of the time) and don't seem to have issues with my posts showing.
#2671
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I use the old app and it always crashes, I'll look into that app thanks.
And no, I am term2 tuned and friend on k04r was kmo tuned. He's on meth now and car is much faster than me.
And no, I am term2 tuned and friend on k04r was kmo tuned. He's on meth now and car is much faster than me.