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04-07-2005 | 06:01 PM

black991.8tq

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k04 wastegate

i just got my used ko4, looks pretty good and no shaft play but i cant get the wastegate to open . is it supposed to open and close freely? i want to make sure before i install

04-07-2005 | 06:11 PM

TomRitt

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RE: k04 wastegate

is the wastegate actuator on it? If so it is preloaded so that its closed to 6 psi, if the arm is disconnected it should swing freely

04-07-2005 | 06:33 PM

black991.8tq

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RE: k04 wastegate

it is all connected but it dosent move

04-07-2005 | 07:06 PM

TomRitt

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RE: k04 wastegate

Pull it very hard towards the exhaust side and it should move

04-07-2005 | 08:33 PM

audihere

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RE: k04 wastegate

its not supposed to move freely it has a spring it but u should be able to move it...its deff gonna have some resistance

04-07-2005 | 08:46 PM

black991.8tq

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RE: k04 wastegate

you are correct. its all good, now if i can get it installed

04-07-2005 | 09:06 PM

audiboy1618

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RE: k04 wastegate

Just do it yourself, its not that hard at all, just grab a buddy and some regular hand tools and u will be fine.

04-09-2005 | 01:19 AM

David_K

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RE: k04 wastegate

Doose and i did an install in the general tech area. your gonna have to go search for it though. i dont think it will show up . its called "K04 Install"