leaking waste gate??
12-31-2001, 09:50 AM
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leaking waste gate??
When my car comes up on boost the waste gate makes a loud leaking noise. Do we think it just got loose or did it blow. Car makes about 2 pounds less boost now. If it needs replacement how is the linsey gate. Does it really bolt on and will it hold boost over 15 psi??
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01-01-2002, 12:14 AM
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I have a lindsey gate. I went on very easily. I was told they will hold around 20 lbs. I have only ran 16 and it held a full 15 at redline( the drop is probably due to my k26/6) I would deffinately reccomend it. 
01-01-2002, 12:15 AM
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But unfortunately I was also told that Wastegate failures are NOT audible!!!!!!
Check the TRIANGULAR flange on the inlet side of the wastegate?(i think) N/e way. The 3 bolts often crack and could very well account for a leak?
Check the TRIANGULAR flange on the inlet side of the wastegate?(i think) N/e way. The 3 bolts often crack and could very well account for a leak?