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Re: Turbo 99
Posted by Mikael Hemmingsen (more from Mikael Hemmingsen) on Fri, 16 Nov 2001 22:10:07
In Reply to: Turbo 99, Claus Huber, Fri, 16 Nov 2001 14:01:47
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The by far most likely reason is that your wastegate doesn't open. It is is probably seized (rusted) in closed position or (less likely) the membrane is torn. Disconnect the steel pipe and remove the six (8 mm) nuts and washers holding the aluminum head of the wastegate. Then lift off the head, a little "massaging" with a hammer may be necessary. Now try to press down the wastegate valve with your thumbs. If it is adjusted to stock boost, you should be able to press it down a 1/4 inch or so. If it doesn't move, it is likely seized and you can try to loosen it again by tapping gently with a hammer on top of the valve stem. Do not try to twist it using the locking nut at the top, as you may rip the membrane in the process.
Good luck
Mikael
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