Got a ko3 on my vrs at the min but it's making a noise when it's warm, sure it's the turbo as it's only noisy off boost and goes when it starts to spool so got my mate getting me a ko3s for £80. For that price even if it's not the turbo least I've got the right the turbo on.

Am I best off replacing the oil feed pipe? Anything else to replace or tips for changing it?? Will obviously check for play in the shaft when I pick it up but am I right in thinking these have a mm play or so when off the car due to having no oil in? Down pipe should come off ok as wasn't long ago the turbo and down pipe was put on. Did search but couldn't find the answers I wanted. Thanks

I used this as a guide:

 

http://uk-mkivs.net/topic/17385-k03-k03s-turbo-diy-how-to-fitting-guide-mk4-golf/

 

Took my time and did it right. I had to remove the actuator from the turbo to get it past the subframe.

Get a mate to help you get the turbo out and back in.

Holding the turbo in place and lining up and screwing in the bolts is not easy on your own!

It's easier to do it from the top in all fairness pop the manifold off then the turbo will just pull out through the top

Thats how I do them to be honest. I take the manifold off which makes getting onto the oil and water pipes much easier.

I will take it out the top then. Looks abit of a nightmare to be honest but will be worth it

I will take it out the top then. Looks abit of a nightmare to be honest but will be worth it

 

It is not that bad. Just fiddly. And like others have said best to remove manifold as you will get more light down the back and clearance to move around.