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Old 12-28-2010, 01:21 PM
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wastegate actuator rod
can someone post a pic and tell me exactly where it is so that i can check mine to see if its out of adjustment
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Old 12-28-2010, 02:56 PM
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its really easy to fine, just a pain to get too. Look where your Downpipe meets your turbo from the bottom. You will see the wastegate and actuator rod there.
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Old 12-28-2010, 02:57 PM
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so i need to lift my car
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Old 12-28-2010, 02:58 PM
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yes, unless you remove the turbo heat sheild.
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Old 12-28-2010, 03:14 PM
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whats easier?
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I use ramps for my car, pretty easy to get under and quick
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Old 12-28-2010, 04:15 PM
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yea my only gets on a jack if i drive up on 2x4's first
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again anyone having problems with this?
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ONe of the members on here had an issue with it where the actuator rod actually came undone, resulting in boost during neutral revving.
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If the rod comes loose and the adjustment gets longer, you will lose boost. Term had this issue a while ago IIRC.
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Old 02-20-2011, 11:20 AM
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he's not the only one to have that issue, happened to me, and the rod is a bit of a pain in the butt something tells me it was improperly installed to be loose at all, ever. It's a rare problem
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Yes, I know the locknuts on mine are Locktite'd from the factory.
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mine werent, but are now.
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hmmmm ok im gonna check this tonight since my cars on blocks after i sold the wheels
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