wastegate flapper, Is is supposed to do this???

[1996dsm]

I looked and found no one with a similar problem. I took my hotside off the other day to get some bolts tooken out (machine Shop). When i got it back i noticed the wastegate flapper not covering the hole, it was way off-centered? so i messed with it and well the arm moves freely in & out!! is it supposed to be welded in place?

well i needed my car so i put the turbo on, well now it dont spool worth a shit. like if its a major boost leak. but i havent did a blt yet, i need to make another. but even if i did it wouldn't show if it was leaking there or not.

I will do a blt and evaluate my situation more, But i just need a re-assurance on the wastegate issue.

 

[JusMX141]

No, it's supposed to be centered over the hole. The actuator lever sleeve is apparently walking into or out of the housing. This is common on eBay 16G's and less common on MHI units, although it does happen.

 

[bastarddsm]

My china 16g did that, I just held it in place and tack welded the bushing.

 

[1996dsm]

Thanks, i guess i will have to take it off again this weekend. So would i tack it in place, or weld all around to create a seal?

 

[bastarddsm]

I just tacked it. I don't think there is any reason to weld it solid. I don't think you need to remove the turbo to do it either.

 

[JuGs]

Sorry to bring a old thread back but Im having the same issue with the china 16g that was given to me. Did the tack weld work? Does it need a weld all the way around or just in one spot to hole it still?

 

[1996dsm]

you prob found the answer by now, but just in case. A tack weld did perfect.