[Vwdiesel] I think my wastegate is really done this time ...

[Derek]

I think that this may have gone beyond the controlled leak then.  Especially
since I am seeing >15psi and the wastegate had never been adjusted before
....


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Subject: RE: [Vwdiesel] I think my wastegate is really done this time ...


> some kkk turbos deliberatly leak air out the wastgage shaft too help cool
> it.
>
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> >95 Jetta TD w/ KKK turbo.  I have noticed that the boost has been going
> >past the 15psi mark lately ( again ).  I decided to hook up a little
> >compressed air to check for proper movement and there was some, but not a
> >whole lot.  Seems to be moving about half as much as it should ( when
> >compared to a T3 turbo from a Thunderbird I have lying around.  It has
the
> >same type of wastegate )  I also noticed air coming from the shaft area,
> >whereas on the T3 it does not.  So it looks as though I need a
replacement.
> >  I don't think the one I have from the T3 will fit.  Should I just go
> >looking for one from a wrecker or is there an aftermarket one ?
> >
> >Derek
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