Ramee's Tiguan Build Thread 155KW DSG

[Wynnston]

Ugh. I can't keep up Ramee, now I want a K04

Hope it goes well!

[BLKMKV]

Go bigger GT2871


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[Ramee]

Go bigger GT2871


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I have a better plan for spending 10K Get Audi TTRS engine (5 cylinder) from US and swap the engine. Then need to get APR map with a new ECU. Haha Or just wait till RSQ3 comes out !

[Ramee]

Ugh. I can't keep up Ramee, now I want a K04

Hope it goes well!

Thanks buddy! I am sure you will get there soon ...

[brad]

Yes, my tuner recommend Motul. Bit expensive and need frequent oil change too. I will probably give it a try later. Thanks

Given the tune of the vehicle & the way I perceive you might drive, I'd recommend 5000km intervals on that oil

[tigger73]

Ramee how did the K04 upgrade go? Or is this upgrade going to take a bit more than one weekend?


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[Ramee]

Ramee how did the K04 upgrade go? Or is this upgrade going to take a bit more than one weekend?


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I managed to complete it in time. Lucky I had 3 days to complete it, It took me two and half days to do every thing I think someone can do it with in two days but I had to go to Bunnigs and few other shops to get some tools and distilled water.. I took some pictures of the install and I am going to upload them now.

[tigger73]

I managed to complete it in time. Lucky I had 3 days to complete it, It took me two and half days to do every thing I think someone can do it with in two days but I had to go to Bunnigs and few other shops to get some tools and distilled water.. I took some pictures of the install and I am going to upload them now.

Ramee where did you go? Have you gone out for another "test" drive???

[Ramee]

So finally I did the turbo swap successfully with out any big issues during the process. I managed to it in two and half days while taking my time and working alone. Few of my friends wanted to help me but I rather did it myself because it let me to concentrate on work and more freedom with my time Anyway now everything is installed properly and no oil/coolant leaks and car running fine without any misfiring issues. Also now that annoying waste gate rattling noise is gone and engine turbo making loud roar and sweet whistle with a never ending pull till red line makes me feel my hard work has already paid off! I would say K04 Tiguan install is a epic success !.

I took lot of pictures during the K04 turbo install and some of the important ones I will upload here..

Getting ready for the job, Intake is removed and also coilpack harness and coolant return line moved to front to get some clearance.


First step is to remove the heat shield which obstruct the access to the turbo


Heat shield is out


Next oxygen sensor is removed.


Time to separate the down pipe from turbo. Removing downpipe flange nuts one by one.


Then unbolted the downpipe supporting bracket


Downpipe was separated and moved to a side


Next time to remove compressor output piping. Basically need to remove the pancake pipe.


Pancake pipe is removed


Now turbo is free from three sides and need to separate from oil and coolant lines and DV electrical connections


Finally need to remove these top five nuts and we can take the turbo out


Hurrah!! one is down , four more to go


At last poor bugger is out It did serve me well

[Ramee]

Next day morning new K04 turbo is being prepared for the install. It is getting few parts from old mate.


Time to say final good bye New one is ready to go in!


This is where K04 going to end up with


And it is mounted


Next installed the oil and coolant supply and returned lines





Finally every thing is done and dusted and finished product