[s-cars] Wastegate Question

[Kirby Smith]

Sorry, Doug, missed your message last night.  The hose works under
boost.  Hose pressure can be minutely under atmospheric because it is
vented to the intake hose in front of the turbo.

kirby


Sean Douglas wrote:
> 
> There is a black rubber hose that is connected to a banjo fitting on the
> side of the wastegate that runs down over the turbo and connects to a
> solenoid valve by the intake boot. I assume this controls the wastegate.
> 
> 1. Does it work under vacuum or boost?
> 2. I would like to replace it, the dealer price is very expensive, can I
> use a silicone hose? Any recommendations on suppliers?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Sean Douglas
> 
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