anyone have a step by step to fitting an actuator?
27-07-2010, 12:11 PM
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bolt it on with the 2 studs on the actuator then refit the rod to the waste gate and refit the clip to the waste gate rod
not sure what else you need to know . just make sure the rod is set to hold the gate closed
sorry if thats no help ?
not sure what else you need to know . just make sure the rod is set to hold the gate closed
sorry if thats no help ?
27-07-2010, 12:23 PM
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It's reasonably straight forward 
But after you've fitted it you should take the car to be setup just in case the new one works a bit 'too' well. 
Refitting is the reversal of removal, BUT, when you refit the locknut and extension bit to the actuator rod, make sure the length is the same as the old one. You'll need to tug the actuator rod reasonably firmly to get it over the wastegate arm.
After it's fitted it's worth getting it setup by a professional.
But after you've fitted it you should take the car to be setup just in case the new one works a bit 'too' well. - Disconnect the vacuum hose from the front of the actuator
- Pop off the circlip or R-clip that secures the rod to the wastegate arm.
- Being careful not to break the arm, ease the end of the actuator rod up off the wastegate arm - hold on tight or be prepared to let go as the spring in the actuator will snap back with some force (unless it's broken)
- Undo the two nuts that hold the actuator onto the bracket on the turbo and remove the actuator from the bracket
- Measure the length of the rod and write it down
- Undo the locknut in the middle of the actuator rod that's securing the adjustable part so that you can then undo and remove the adjustable extension and the locknut
Refitting is the reversal of removal, BUT, when you refit the locknut and extension bit to the actuator rod, make sure the length is the same as the old one. You'll need to tug the actuator rod reasonably firmly to get it over the wastegate arm.
After it's fitted it's worth getting it setup by a professional.
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27-07-2010, 12:29 PM
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It's reasonably straight forward But after you've fitted it you should take the car to be setup just in case the new one works a bit 'too' well.
Disconnect the vacuum hose from the front of the actuator
Pop off the circlip or R-clip that secures the rod to the wastegate arm.
Being careful not to break the arm, ease the end of the actuator rod up off the wastegate arm - hold on tight or be prepared to let go as the spring in the actuator will snap back with some force (unless it's broken)
Undo the two nuts that hold the actuator onto the bracket on the turbo and remove the actuator from the bracket
Measure the length of the rod and write it down
Undo the locknut in the middle of the actuator rod that's securing the adjustable partso that you can then undo and remove the adjustable extension bit
Refitting is the reversal of removal, BUT, when you refit the locknut and extension bit to the actuator rod, make sure the length is the same as the old one. You'll need to tug the actuator rod reasonably firmly to get it over the wastegate arm.
After it's fitted it's worth getting it setup by a professional.
But after you've fitted it you should take the car to be setup just in case the new one works a bit 'too' well. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the front of the actuator
Pop off the circlip or R-clip that secures the rod to the wastegate arm.
Being careful not to break the arm, ease the end of the actuator rod up off the wastegate arm - hold on tight or be prepared to let go as the spring in the actuator will snap back with some force (unless it's broken)
Undo the two nuts that hold the actuator onto the bracket on the turbo and remove the actuator from the bracket
Measure the length of the rod and write it down
Undo the locknut in the middle of the actuator rod that's securing the adjustable partso that you can then undo and remove the adjustable extension bit
Refitting is the reversal of removal, BUT, when you refit the locknut and extension bit to the actuator rod, make sure the length is the same as the old one. You'll need to tug the actuator rod reasonably firmly to get it over the wastegate arm.
After it's fitted it's worth getting it setup by a professional.
alot better than my explnation
27-07-2010, 12:44 PM
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thats brilliant thanks. i have done some car restos before but this is the first car with a turbo so im a bit new to them but that seems straight forward enough thanks again
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