cpt_koolbeenz

Was testing intake for leaks, wiggled the wastegate vac line, and snap! off came the nipple with the wastegate line. So now I have a hole in my cycling valve... I really need to drive the car (if possible) as it is my only ride. Should I try to superglue/epoxy a piece of rigid vac line in the hole to make another nipple to go to the wastegate? Can I plug the hole in the CV and run a vac line right into the wastegate line (won't get much if any boost)? Can I drive the car and just go easy on the gas and watch the boost gauge? Also what are my CV replacement/upgrade options?

I need to get this outta the driveway really soon...

Jfrahm

JB Weld (or JB Quick) some rigid line on there.

-Joel.

Jason_86_951

Bypass the CV for a quick fix, if you drive it with the line off, your wastegate will NOT open when you need it to. Bypassing the CV will allow the wastegate to still fuction.
HTH

cpt_koolbeenz

Bypass it how? Just plumb the wastegate into a vac line?

cpt_koolbeenz

Or do I take it from the banjo bolt to the wastegate?

cpt_koolbeenz

Okay... I bypassed it - trial and error... No replies

Now my boost gauge reads 1 bar under hard accel. - Now I know what an N/A feels like :P

MHT

I would have said to leave it off and drive gently, a turbo with no boost is actually slower than an NA car. It has lower compression, more restrictive exhaust , softer cam and taller gears.

Perry 951

Yea... but keep your foot in it and it go boom.

Best to leave it disconnected, or fed from the banjo bolt.

nine-44

Best bet is to go directly from the wategate to the banjo bolt. This will allow you to drive it normally and not overboost. You will probably only see about 7psi boost tho.

cpt_koolbeenz

Yeppers! Exactly what I did and I only read 1 bar...

Still looking for replacement options - reliaboost? Pros and cons...

Also been searching the forum for these answers - so far haven't been satasfied with the results (300+ posts viewed so far)

So I need some imput on my options-
I plan to eventually go MAP with a different turbo setup (Garrett t04e/KKK)... Do I want to keep the CV valve? I really have no need for adjustable boost inside the car... (full on works great!!! )

Any input (need to order the replacement tonight or early in the morning)

nine-44

1 bar means no boost, no vaccume. The stock guage reads in absolute, 14.7(1bar) is atmospheric presure. You may want to get a new wastegate with you new turbo. I have no personal suggetions, but, everyone seems to be happy with their Reliaboost MBC. It should have instructions with it or on the site for ease of installation. Good Luck

cpt_koolbeenz

Ahh... OK makes sense...
Im ordering danno's reliaboost version right now Im thinking new wastegate too - new turbo = new wastegate in my books...

Anyone wanna talk me outta the reliaboost 1 before I get it?