Author Topic: Help with 1.6 (Boost Gauge) (Read 3933 times)

DooeyTrials · « **on:** April 02, 2008, 03:22:14 pm »

Hi,

I have a Mk2 Golf with a 1.6TD which i believe to be the ECO variaty as it is lacking an LDA and is fitted with a K14 Turbo. (i got given it so cant complain)

Basically i want to get some more power out of it.

the fuel screw is already in more then standard, and i have just adjusted the wastegate, only a little bit(before someone slaps me) i think it made a bit of a difference..... But before i go any further i want to fit a boost gauge and maybe an EGT Gauge. I know about the EGT gauge thats easy but i am not sure where i need to connect the boost gauge. Any help greatly Appreciated

Thanks

Chris

KTZed · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2008, 03:47:20 pm »

Most people, myself included, tee into the air line between the intake manifold and the LDA but since you have no LDA, you will have to either drill and tap a hole into the manifold, or tee off of the line going to your wastegate. If your wasegate line is all metal then it might be easier to tap the manifold. You could unbolt the 90deg aluminum elbow at the top of the intake and drill and tap that if your worried about shavings. Use a 1/8NPT - 1/8 barb fitting or similar to adapt to whatever hose your running to the gauge.

DooeyTrials · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2008, 03:52:23 pm »

ahh right i see. i did wonder about that pipe you mentioned that goes to the actuator.....im not sure, but i think it is metal like you said so that might be a bit difficult. might be safer though as i could remove it easier and clean out filings? although Drilling the Manifold is probally less time consuming and fidly??
would there be any difference in readings? is either better then the other??

Something else i have just thought about....i know somewhere i could possibly source a newer k14 that is currently sitting in a Transporter that has had engine removed. is this a better turbo, i think it has a lever going to the actuator..possibly???

(Sorry for sounding stupid, im new to all this)

Cheers

Chris

KTZed · « **Reply #3 on:** April 02, 2008, 05:16:33 pm »

Im guessing your turbo looks like this:

If so then that air line will be rather hard to tee into. You may be able to use the existing nipple for the LDA if it is on there. See below!

dillenger1 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2008, 05:16:50 pm »

by "acuator" do you mean wastegate?those can be lapped just like a valve to ensure a good seal.Don worry mate

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DieselBalz · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2011, 05:26:03 pm »

I know that this thread is super old, but thought it would be cool to illustrate how the search function does work.

I finally got the Eco registered (a nightmare in itself), the timing belt changed, new PS pump, water pump, and a few bits and pieces from a salvage yard (found the metal door handle inserts, all four!) to get it road worthy. So naturally my thinking has now shifted to some better performance, and information gathering.

First thing on the list is some gauge-ness, figured I start with the easy ones, so first up is the boost gauge, I (and this is where the search function works bit comes in) wondered since I dont have a manifold to LFA line to tap, where do I put it. Searched exactly boost gauge eco and found this thread.

In this thread I also realized that there is no drilling needed, the port for the manifold to LFA line is still there, its just capped off. Remove the cap and just plug it straight in. Also, if you are going to run an intercooler, when you flip the manifold intake, that port will be facing the firewall, and easier to run the line for the gauge.

Its been awhile, but still lovin this excellent source of info, that is this community.