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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: hakkalugi on March 12, 2014, 01:04:41 pm

Title: Turbo options for original 1.6 Turbo Diesel mk1 engine
Post by: hakkalugi on March 12, 2014, 01:04:41 pm
Was told the seals in the turbo are bad from the previous owner, i haven't got to drive the car yet but I would like to replace the turbo anyways as the whole motor was just rebuilt. What are my options that will bolt up to the 1.6 TD engine originally offered in 83' and 84' from volkswagen? The turbo on it now has KKK in a triangle from what I can see. Would like a bolt up and go turbo as this is no high performance machine but will take anything into consideration. Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Turbo options for original 1.6 Turbo Diesel mk1 engine
Post by: TimpanogosSlim on March 12, 2014, 02:50:12 pm
Well, the only thing that will bolt right up to both the manifold and the exhaust is the same exact thing.

You could send it out to be rebuilt. gpop-shop charges something like $450.
Title: Re: Turbo options for original 1.6 Turbo Diesel mk1 engine
Post by: theman53 on March 12, 2014, 06:50:18 pm
The turbo guy in Ohio that is linked in the FAQ is awesome.
Title: Re: Turbo options for original 1.6 Turbo Diesel mk1 engine
Post by: JessaBug on March 13, 2014, 12:03:48 pm
Well, the only thing that will bolt right up to both the manifold and the exhaust is the same exact thing.

You could send it out to be rebuilt. gpop-shop charges something like $450.

We used gpop-shop for our T3 rebuild. Had it on the car for the past 3 years. Happy with it.
Title: Re: Turbo options for original 1.6 Turbo Diesel mk1 engine
Post by: burn_your_money on March 13, 2014, 12:32:29 pm
T3 and K24 are bolt on. T2 and K14 are bolt on but you need to change/fab the oil return line and change the intake hose.
Title: Re: Turbo options for original 1.6 Turbo Diesel mk1 engine
Post by: hakkalugi on March 13, 2014, 02:53:52 pm
awesome thanks for the reply's guys, probably just going to have this one sent out!