[s-cars] Wastegate Questions/and Valve Cover replacement questions

[Djdawson2 at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/7/04 5:06:33 PM Mountain Standard Time, 
Paul.Park at colorado.edu writes:

> What do I need to do in order to tell if my wastegate is shot? Do I just 
> need to
> get a new gasket, and spring?

No... if it is shot, your diaphragm will be ripped.  You'd still get spring 
pressure boost, however... about 14 or 15 psi.

> 
> Also, how difficult would it be to replace he valve cover gasket? Do I need 
> to
> mess with the camshafts at all? Do I need to rent any tools?
> 

Easy stuff... just get a gasket, that's all you'll need.  Get that thing up 
here and let's find your boost.
Dave