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May 02, 2010, 08:33:52 pm

Greg@RME

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Need help ID'ing a turbo
« on: May 02, 2010, 08:33:52 pm »
Hey folks, I'm a IDI newb and need some assistance. I'm trying to identify a turbo that came with an engine I just picked up. Here's what I do know about the engine... it's a '84 1.6 TD from a Rabbit.

The turbo doesn't have any tags or any identifiable stamping like the KKK turbos. There is a series of numbers stamped into the turbo and I looked up the numbers without finding anything, the last pic has them. I'm hoping the '24' at the end means a K24, but I'm not sure.

Here's some pics...










The previous owner said the turbo had been gone thru 30k miles ago, so I'll probably run it if it will work for my needs.
« Last Edit: May 02, 2010, 08:41:25 pm by Greg@RME »

Reply #1May 04, 2010, 08:32:44 pm

Greg@RME

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Re: Need help ID'ing a turbo
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2010, 08:32:44 pm »
Nothing?

Reply #2May 04, 2010, 08:46:10 pm

MJF

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Re: Need help ID'ing a turbo
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2010, 08:46:10 pm »
It's stock Garrett T3.
'74 VW Scirocco TD
'86 Audi 80q 1,9TDic
'01 Audi A6q 2,5TDI

Reply #3May 04, 2010, 11:21:51 pm

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Re: Need help ID'ing a turbo
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2010, 11:21:51 pm »
What are you putting it in?
Tornado red, '91 Golf 4 door, with M-TDI 12mm pump, south bend clutch, VNT-15 turbo, 02A trany
MK4s: 2000 TDI jetta, 2003 TDI wagon, 2000 golf 2.0 gasser.
'84 Rabbit with 1.7TD KY block pistons bored to 80mm, VNT-15
'84 GTI with stock 1.6TD starion intercooler.

Reply #4May 05, 2010, 06:35:57 pm

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Re: Need help ID'ing a turbo
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2010, 06:35:57 pm »
It's stock Garrett T3.

Awesome, I really appreciate it.


What are you putting it in?

Good question! I'm going to put together a 4x4 rock buggy that is similar in size to a Suzuki Samurai. Bolt it to a Sami 5 speed transmission & t-case, run Toyota mini-truck axles and turn up the 1.6l diesel. It will be interesting...  ;)