How to remove turbo from Jetta Golf Mk4

A step by step guide on how to remove a K03s from a 20VT 1.8T mk4 jetta or golf. This is a AWW engine on a mk2. AWD and AUM should be very similar. DIY.

[@zyalater6998]

this video helped me out a lot there's not to many videos out there that show how to really remove the turbos from a vw 1.8t my has the same problem with the leak but I'm just going to remove & replace with a k04 001

[@jonmadden59]

Billi Boi Cruz Im glad it helped! I can always make a video of any thing you might need help with so just let me know. I have the K03s so I figured it wasnt worth the upgrade at this point in time.

[@deqnorwood]

Z/ Ya Later I have same car VW Jetta 1.8t turbo needs replacing what should I do pay the 2,000 😂😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@whatjoshydoestv6741]

Thanks for the vid. My 2000 beetle 1.8 stock turbo blew and I’m replacing it with a K04. Was it easier to remove the violent and oil line with the exhaust manifold out of the way???

[@1mad_bug]

@@whatjoshydoestv6741which turbo did you use?

[@GldVWisRR]

Thanks. This is helping me in my removal of the wastegate actuator. A 03 1.8T with 82K KM's on it. Actuator is shot. I'm at the point where I can't get to the bolt by the banjo coolant line to the turbo. Was hoping I didn't have to go this route. But, oh well. Thanks again. More likely saved me over $300 CDN in labor.

[@builtnotbought7787]

😂 I’m sitting in my driveway taking my manifold off for this EXACT reason, and my gti is a 03 as well

[@yojomojo6262]

This vid also helped me to relocate some.pipes and brackets especially as i didnt remove the turbo to start with but had to put it back 👍

[@rustysmith-kc6ys]

Same here. Got a “4 GTI Golf that already had turbo removed

[@jeyserramirez4266]

Very helpful..I was struggling with my car till I found this video thanks.

[@daviddanieledmunds5539]

Bro, you have a really good commentator voice you should make more videos. We both have the exact same intake mines blue. Enjoy your life experience, see you on the other side.

[@igorucm]

Thanks man, I'm from Brazil and I have a A3 8L, with the same problem I guess, oil on exhaust... I don't know why but don't have much videos from removing turbo from A3... I have sure your video will help me with my car Thanks a Lot

[@YTjennifer]

Very useful video, thank you. We are thinking about buying a 2003 Bora Wolfsburg & had some questions about the turbo before making the purchase, so this video definitely helped alot. :) Thumbs up.

[@calvin6332]

will be doing mine next week , fitted fmic and oil in cooler and play in shaft , good video

[@austinmitchell3281]

I had the same problem with the turbo seal, and the flange gasket. 7 years later lol.

[@andrewwright.]

Good detail on removal.

[@tiagobel]

Excellent video! It was really helpful. Thanks.

[@STPAW]

Thank you, you saved me so much time!

[@trojangpete8]

Bro this was so great, and it needed your voice to slow things down and understand what bolts and studs are being removed. Question, there is a hex bolt right below the inlet coolant pipe that appears to be leaking coolant or oil not sure. Can I replace that screw/bolt

[@TheGoose31]

Amazing video brother thank you and keep up the good work!

[@jonmadden59]

TheGoose31 thanks! Im glad it helped.

[@TheKhaledmomo]

Thanks for the vidéo. I can't access to the last 12mm bolt holding the manifold (the second one from the right underneath). It looks like my socket can't get through. Any ideas ?

[@jonmadden59]

Lots of swivel sockets

[@VaLULrant]

I had a major pain with this bolt too, took about an hour to get the right socket mixture to fit that shit

[@davidvogel9362]

Did you rebuild or repkace. Im thinking about rebuilding....... just trying to get a heads up. Btw. The video was perfect

[@jonmadden59]

I rebuilt it as it was on $60 for the rebuild kit. If your shaft isn't too bad you should be fine with marking everything with nail polish before removing. I track mine often and I have about 15k miles on mine. I didn't get the turbo balanced but Ill its an important thing to do if you want to be sure it will last.

[@extremenews5341]

Great job dude

[@jonmadden59]

itscomedycrack Richburgh thanks! If you have any video suggestions let me know.

[@atubebuff]

When rebuilding a turbo how confident should one be that it will remain balanced?

[@jonmadden59]

Mac Delaney not very haha.. it should always be rebalanced in theory, about $55 + shipping to a shop (midwestturbo.com). Main reason is the turbines could have slight wear causing imbalance, might not seem like a lot but when they spin at 60,000 rpms this could cause problems like quick bearing wear, shaft wear, or turbine damage. Now saying all of that, I didnt get mine balanced and its held up so far for about 10k miles. If you decide not to get it balanced make sure you mark everything before opening it, especially where the turbine bolt is at and how far down its tightened. I use nail polish to mark everything.

[@guy-ic4sr]

Iv been trying to get that bolt off were you sead you need shaped alen do you know the size of the alen?

[@guy-ic4sr]

Nm I ended up doing it it's a pain in the ass though but now I know how to do it

[@thorsteinelstadolsen2005]

great job

[@hollarforadollar9244]

Great camera veiw

[@hollarforadollar9244]

It shows the turbo perfectly

[@marcusnorman457]

Thanks

[@justinmcclure5484]

Can you get to the turbocharger gasket without removing the manifold the gasket between the manifold and turbocharger?

[@jonmadden59]

You should be able too but you'll still have to remove the turbo.

[@bigtreesfall]

Thanks man!

[@jonmadden59]

bigtreesfall No problem, if you have any other video request let me know, Id be happy to make another.

[@BrandonHudziak]

So you can replace these without needing a hoist?

[@jonmadden59]

Of course! Just need to fit under the car. I did this on some ramps.

[@9009matorres]

great video but aren't you worried about getting water all in your engine? I'm to a car guy but...

[@seanmyers7833]

How long did it take you to remove the turbo. Thinking about buying a 1.8t but I want to just go ahead and replace turbo so I won’t have issues

[@jonmadden59]

I'd say about 1-2 hours. Not complicated, just have to have the tools and make sure you soak the manifold bolts because if one breaks you might be there for a few hours

[@TheAngelaxelbmx]

Where i can find the rebuild kit?

[@MrSuzuki1100]

Dang - I take it you have to take the exhaust manifold off? i.e. I nearly have the turbo out but cant get to the collant banjo bolt that connects to the turbo. Is exhaust manifold removal a must

[@MrSuzuki1100]

Great vid by the way really helpful

[@LukaszJakubczyk]

Can you put video from turbo fixing???

[@ripalltrac]

Awsome

[@jonmadden59]

Coady Hansen hope it helps if you're having turbo problems or wanting to upgrade!

[@yojomojo6262]

great video. Just had my turbo redone but i had someone else take it out and i have to put it back. Which way round do the gaskets go at the top (triangular shape) and at the bottom, (exhaust to turbo)? they seem to have a raised ridge all the way round on ine side of the gaskets, Do these face inwards or outwards? thanks

[@superstarscotty]

Might want to mention that you need a special Allen key ratchet at the beginning of the vid.. got all the way to removing the last bracket and now cant go any further.

[@jonmadden59]

You can use a regular Allen key. It's not necessarily special. I'll see it I can add a note

[@dumbeezy5480]

should’ve watched the whole video before starting

[@vincentpreslar2963]

What size rench for manifold bolts

[@jonmadden59]

Just a regular 1/2in.. As far as the socket size I believe the nuts were 13mm

[@454lss]

12mm on my gti.

[@vincentpreslar2963]

Was 12 mm thanks guys

[@jonmadden59]

Thanks for the correction! It's been awhile.

[@jockesgarage6049]

wow. Lot of work. I got a oil leek i hop is not at the turbo

[@mk4geo822]

Wishing you good luck bud. Blew the turbo on my Audi, bought a maxpeedingrods turbo and all new turbo oil feed and drain lines, all turbo gaskets and washers, intake manifold and throttle body gaskets, will be redoing all the vacuum lines at the same time too. My car has been down for a month and a half now due to waiting on parts. So make sure you do everything correctly

[@nikolasmorgan3705]

@@mk4geo822 I’m in the same exact boat as you right now. I just got the same turbo and went to the junkyard to get all “new” lines. How is the maxspeedingrods turbo??

[@jermainecoleswagg]

I cant get my 4 turbo bolts off for the life of me. From the top or bottom

[@derricksarazin6582]

Dude I'm having the same issue. I heard about a double nut trick to pull the studs out of the turbo. Then you'd have to put the studs back in

[@emotionalintelligence776]

@@derricksarazin6582 Guys soak the bolts in penetrating oil be it home-made concoctions or PB blaster etc, moderately soak the studs and any bolts for a few hours or overnight if necessary. From underneath the car using a socket ratchet w/ a long extension, a socket swivel, and a short-sized breaker bar, that's all I used and my MK4 Gti had 200k miles on it when I swapped out the original turbo, the studs came off but they get replaced anyway. And altho this great video is short this takes a LOT longer than a few minutes and you should know your way around your car, but definitely doable in a day w/o the need for power tools. As long as your car is securely lifted on ramps or jack stands everything can be accessed accordingly with the proper hand tools, time and patience.

[@sailingvesselnautilus1379]

But a gt3076 turbo then ur moving

[@himaforlove]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@spencercaron4806]

What size are the manifold bolts? I know the three large one are 17 but 12 little ones directly bolted to the engine? What are those

[@jonmadden59]

Mortemcrist O I believe they are 13mm

[@juice3906]

12mm

[@LetsPlayDaPc]

if you losen the exhaust and turbo you can move it out the way

[@VF28WWE]

how the hell did you get the bolt between the turbo and manifold out? i can't get to it?

[@jonmadden59]

Can you point to a time in the video to be sure I know what bolt youre refering to? Are you refering to one of the manifold bolts?

[@VF28WWE]

yes the one on of the manifold 7:46 the 4th one

[@jonmadden59]

VF28WWE I belive I used a short swivel extenstion and a bendable ratchet. That one was a PITA but you should have just enough room to get a socket on the nut with your hand and then put the extention kinda in there, enough to turn it and loosen it.

[@VF28WWE]

it's very hard to get to that one

[@jonmadden59]

VF28WWE let me know if you're able to get it.

[@joshleija7127]

is this the stock turbo? what size Is it? huge thanks.

[@jonmadden59]

Josh Leija it is the stock turbo. A K03s, its off an 2001 Jetta Wolfsburg. Base 2001and earlier got KO3, the 2002+ got K03s

[@emotionalintelligence776]

Video is exceptionally misleading, Lol, if you think it will take less than 15 minutes you're in for an unpleasant surprise! Great vid btw, but for you first timers plan at least a full day or even a weekend just to be safe and not sorry.

[@jonmadden59]

I agree it wont take 15min lol. But would you like to sit through 2 hours of video of a random guy struggling to remove some nuts and bolts? Lol

[@avecesdigolaverdad]

valve full of rain water?

[@jonmadden59]

?

[@kurtlazarus5975]

Oil is normal bud

[@reneeharewood5053]

Turbos are tiny on these cars

[@jamesakey5817]

Your title is wrong

[@quotedlion3707]

Great video but I could barely understand what this dude was saying cuz he was mumbling the whole time

[@kurtlazarus5975]

Your rings are gone

[@barlux88]

I failed at this.