hole in compressor housing (pics) ???? pte 50 trim

[arash15]

i was taking off my waste gate today and i found this hole where the threaded hole is used to conect the wastegate to the compressor housing (second pic). the red circle illustrates the hole in the housing. what should i do? how can i fix this?

 

[1993eclipseGS]

mix up some jb-weld put it on your finger, and get it nice and smooth over the little hole. it will plug it.

 

[99gst_racer]

With the bolt in there, does it leak? If not, then I wouldnt even worry about it....

 

[arash15]

With the bolt in there, does it leak? If not, then I wouldnt even worry about it....

i dont know if it would. im guessing it would. i havent installed the turbo yet. i was just porting the hell out the turbine housing and i noticed it. i jb welded it and threw some silicone on on the bolt and threads. im hoping it will work.

 

[99gst_racer]

Just a heads up. I just recently noticed that my T04b v-trim and my T04b 50-trim both have the holes coming through the compressor housing just like in the picture. I boost leak tested both of them and they tested fine. As long as the bolts are in there, they will not leak.

 

[mcguiver7]

i second that, it wont leak, i've seen dozens of turbo's like this. some w/ bolt holes from wastegate mounting brakets. if you use the right threaded bolt it wont be a problem.

 

[Devicex]

I did have a leak at that spot with the bolt in place. I removed the bolt and put some teflon sealant on it and reinstalled the bolt, no more leak.

 

[oldman]

I removed the bolt and put some teflon sealant on it and reinstalled the bolt, no more leak.

Exactly what I was going to suggest.

 

[ISUJakey]

If the housing is brand new, I would be contacting PTE and requesting a replacement if at all possible. PTE does have an employee who is a frequent around here. If you would like his user ID you can PM me and I will send it to you.

 

[TurboAnything]

Ya thats how most garett covers are just a little teflon tape will be fine.