Wastegate problem?
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Wastegate problem?
Hello Everybody
My OEM turbo died in 98k miles so i bought some aftermarket BS from eBay for 440$. I bought k04.
It worked great for 2 weeks but today I lost power. Before I could hear the diverter valve (stock) and also I could hear the air going to the intake.
Today I don't hear DV and air so is that mean that my wastegate is stack open? Or maybe it is something different? Spring?
I would really appreciate if anybody could guide me
My OEM turbo died in 98k miles so i bought some aftermarket BS from eBay for 440$. I bought k04.
It worked great for 2 weeks but today I lost power. Before I could hear the diverter valve (stock) and also I could hear the air going to the intake.
Today I don't hear DV and air so is that mean that my wastegate is stack open? Or maybe it is something different? Spring?
I would really appreciate if anybody could guide me
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No direct experience with the Chinese K04s but I heard one of the main problems with them is the wastegate getting stuck. So you're onto something.
I know it's a bit late, but look into RP Turbo K04s. Cheaper than Borg-Warner but seem to be reliable.
I know it's a bit late, but look into RP Turbo K04s. Cheaper than Borg-Warner but seem to be reliable.
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do u think i can lube it somehow?
I didnt adjust the wastegate yet so is there a possibilyty that it can help? is there a space to adjust it on the car? i dont remember how is it looks like from the bottom
I didnt adjust the wastegate yet so is there a possibilyty that it can help? is there a space to adjust it on the car? i dont remember how is it looks like from the bottom
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ok i got it
do u guys think i can switch it with my old wastegate from my k03s? is it gonna fit and work properly? (on my old k03s i had crack close to the oil fluid lines).
i didn't adjust that new k04. Is it possible that i can put more tension on the spring and it starts to work ok?
do u guys think i can switch it with my old wastegate from my k03s? is it gonna fit and work properly? (on my old k03s i had crack close to the oil fluid lines).
i didn't adjust that new k04. Is it possible that i can put more tension on the spring and it starts to work ok?
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