Buynig a K04

[seanko04]

Ok Im meeting a guy to buy a K04 -15 turbo today for $300. I would just like to get a list of questions that I should ask him about this turbo before buying. TIA

[AEB A4]

Check for too much shaft play and also check and make sure the wastegate is in working order and that the fins arent all messed up.

Mialage?
How much boost he was running?

[seanko04]

Check for too much shaft play and also check and make sure the wastegate is in working order and that the fins arent all messed up.

Mialage?
How much boost he was running?

I know Im a noob but how do I check for those things like shaft play and the wastegate.

[AEB A4]

for the shaft play just wiggle the shaft that has the finns on it and see if it hits the compressor housing anywhere while turning the shaft. and make sure the wastegate flap is not melted and make sure that it makes a good seal when you open and close it. Also make sure the wastegate actuator and shaft are not loose and soft when trying to open the wastegate. thats kind of a rough description on how to do simple checks on the turbo.

arent you on vwvortex/fortitude ??

[seanko04]

for the shaft play just wiggle the shaft that has the finns on it and see if it hits the compressor housing anywhere while turning the shaft. and make sure the wastegate flap is not melted and make sure that it makes a good seal when you open and close it. Also make sure the wastegate actuator and shaft are not loose and soft when trying to open the wastegate. thats kind of a rough description on how to do simple checks on the turbo.

arent you on vwvortex/fortitude ??

Im going to print this out and take it with me. Thanks and no Im not on those forums sorry.

[seanko04]

I officially got a k04-15 turbo sitting in my trunk for my baby.

[Tiluleshpingen]

^^^ and in a few days you gonna want BT :P

[FACT]

I want to go k04!