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Sep 30, 2004 | 11:54 AM

DocMortal

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Small Dent at wastegate, any problems ? PIC

Did a search couldnt find any info...

I accidently while moving my wastegate a bit, I made a really small dent on the main body..

Is this in your opinion going to cause any problems ?

THANKS GUYS.

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Sep 30, 2004 | 12:03 PM

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have a picture?

Sep 30, 2004 | 12:05 PM

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I will try to take one tonight... after work...

is there rubber boots or diaphrams on the body of the wastegate?

Sep 30, 2004 | 08:09 PM

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is it an internal or external wastegate? if it is internal then you may have a problem depending on where the damage is. if the wastegate doesnot close properly you ca loose boost

Sep 30, 2004 | 08:31 PM

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of worse, have it stick closed and shoot a piston out of your block......

Sep 30, 2004 | 08:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DocMortal

I will try to take one tonight... after work...

is there rubber boots or diaphrams on the body of the wastegate?

Yes a diaphram in the stock actuator. That sounds like what you are talking about.

Oct 1, 2004 | 12:04 AM

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This is the best pic I can take,pipe is in the way,not a big deal but Ill test it out and let you know after Im done..

very small dent

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Small Dent at wastegate, any problems ?

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