actuator rod length....

[vwmk3jon]

Anyone know the length of a K03 actuator rod? Currently using a K03s item and been told its abit too short so need to order one.

Cheers

[Max]

Get a forge actuator

[vwmk3jon]

It is a forge item but from a K03s so the rods a tad too short

[cheys03]

 

Erm....That sounds a bit bonkers to me. So far as I know Forge don't make one for a 'K03s' (which technically doesn't exist)...
Is it definitely meant for an A4/Passat?

[hayesey]

K03s is physically the same as a k03

[Andy]

Actuator for a Passat/Audi longitudinally mounted K03 is what you want. Am wondering whether the one you've got is from a transverse engined application like a Golf, as Forge list different parts.

[vwmk3jon]

Maybe Andy.
All i know is what ive been told and that is i need to wind the rod out abit as its most likely holding the wastegate open for slightly too long reducing power but as its the wrong rod i cant!

[Andy]

What you've been told is guff. Shorter rod (i.e. more pre-tension in the actuator spring) means more boostings.

[cheys03]

And you'll be surprised at the difference it will make! I was struggling to make decent boost until Andy advised me how to adjust the rod.

Recently I've tightened my rod a few turns more, and although max boost is the same at ~10psi it now boosts better (probably earlier) and drives nicer than it did before. A few more turns will up the boost to 15psi, but it's great to drive at 10psi - good, smooth power throughout the range.

[Andy]

Can't beat a nice tight rod...

[youngprodigys]

or a nice tight hole lol

[metz]

I think i prefer the tight hole..im starting to worry about u andy..come to think about it poor jezbian was makign some strange noises inbetween you and yoof in that tent!

[Yoof]

Jez would sleep through anything- even snores from me!