Re: Wastegate diaphram

[John Karasaki <johkar@teleport.com>]

At 11:23 PM 4/24/96 -0400, you wrote:
>Hey John, I'm new to the list and haven't yet mastered the archives.
>What's the deal with the wastegate diaphram?  Is it a performance thing
>or just a good deal on something that typically needs replacement often
>and is mucho dinero at the dealer?

This is just a very good deal on a maintainence item that doesn't need to be
changed often.  When you replaced your spring, did you examine the
diaphragm?  If it has small holes, you're losing boost pressure, but it
doesn't need to be changed right away.  If it has tears, it needs to be
replaced.  BTW, these are not available at the dealer.  The dealer sells
only complete wastegates -- for upwards of $1200.

Let me know if you want one.


Regards,

John Karasaki

The Karasaki's, proud owners of AUDI automobiles

1981 Coupe
1982 TQC
1984 5000S Wagon
1990 V8