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Old 24-08-2009, 08:56 AM
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Default Wastegate keps sticking, what to do?
My wastegate keeps getting stuck open on the MR2, had to un-jam it about 3-4 times so far

put a brand new actuator on it and hasn't helped so it must be the wastegate itself causing problems.

can these be sorted DIY (well, by a normal garage) or is it turbo off and sent to a specialist time?
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Old 24-08-2009, 10:34 AM
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my t34 turbo was sticking but would not open very far. when i removed the actuator the wastegate was very tight.
it was a bent arm, needed a new valve fitting. £100 from turbo technics
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as above WILL need to be taken off tbh!
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pretty sure it needs to come off, but can it be replaced by a non-turbo specialist?
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just spoke to CR turbos, gonna get the thing sent off to them to sort out max it'll cost me is 195 if i need parts
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