Wastegate shims
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Whats the general concensus on wastegate shims? What is the general thickness of the shims added for decent upper in boost (or what does the general kits specify).
No one would happen to have a layout of the shim would they? I work at a machine shop down here at school and a raceshop back home, so i'm hoping to just make my own (varies thicknesses for when i go to the track maybe?)
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No one would happen to have a layout of the shim would they? I work at a machine shop down here at school and a raceshop back home, so i'm hoping to just make my own (varies thicknesses for when i go to the track maybe?)
Thanks a bunch,
Kevin
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Originally posted by MikeNine5One
What would shimming the WG do, stop a leaky WG? If you shim too much what will it result in? Damage?
What are the usual symptoms of a bad/leaky WG?
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What would shimming the WG do, stop a leaky WG? If you shim too much what will it result in? Damage?
What are the usual symptoms of a bad/leaky WG?
Thanks
Mike
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Originally posted by superjet.1
I carry waste gate shimms in stock they are made of stainless and machined to exact tollerances and for only $6.00us+shipping did i mention in stock.
I carry waste gate shimms in stock they are made of stainless and machined to exact tollerances and for only $6.00us+shipping did i mention in stock.
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Sounds like yours would need to be rebuilt (aparently not recommended by many) or replaced with a better unit. WG shimms also compensate for a weak spring (over time they wear out) - they may help but IMO don't solve the problem. I have some - may put them in until I have enougn money to upgrade my WG.
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Originally posted by superjet.1
I carry waste gate shimms in stock they are made of stainless and machined to exact tollerances and for only $6.00us+shipping did i mention in stock.
I carry waste gate shimms in stock they are made of stainless and machined to exact tollerances and for only $6.00us+shipping did i mention in stock.
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hmmm... i might call you to order a shim in that case... what are they fabbed out of? And were these done by standard mill? CNC? drill?
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Originally posted by MikeNine5One
OK, thanks for the info, I gotta crimp my WG line and determine if the WG is bad or not. How would I go about doing this? WHere do you crimp it at?
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OK, thanks for the info, I gotta crimp my WG line and determine if the WG is bad or not. How would I go about doing this? WHere do you crimp it at?
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Mike
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Originally posted by cpt_koolbeenz
Don't get on boost untill in 2-3 gear and let it roll on very slowly.
It won't rule out your WG if you still don't have boost - but it is a good candidate. If you have boost, then there is a leak in the line going to the WG. If still no boost, like I said, it could be your WG but also could be turbo or leaky (big leak!).
Don't get on boost untill in 2-3 gear and let it roll on very slowly.
It won't rule out your WG if you still don't have boost - but it is a good candidate. If you have boost, then there is a leak in the line going to the WG. If still no boost, like I said, it could be your WG but also could be turbo or leaky (big leak!).
Also, why can't you test it out in 1st? That is the gear I'm getting the least boost in. Will it damage something?
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The small versions of Tial and Deltagate WG's are good if your not looking to spend that much money. I'm planning on going big, and getting a 46mm Tial and bolting that sucker on with adapter plates.