Turbo Actuator?

[a11mcr]

hi been reading a few of the recent posts and need a bit more help?

with ref to the post (5th gear/turbo problem) i have removed the under cover, air intake pipe to the turbo to check the vanes and they seem to be moving ok (do stick somtime) but the question i need answering is about the wastgate actuator? when you say does it feel sticky, should it move by hand? i have took the vacum pipe of and tried blowing/sucking (gone dizzy a few times but nothing moves) also tried moving the arm but have to use a large screwdriver and even then it needs alot of force to move it? should it move alot more freely than that??

if anyone could give any good advise i will be under the car for the next hour or so and maybe someone could talk me through a few things my number is 077********* and i will ring you back (save anyone credit or min's)

kind regards

mark

 

DO THIS THROUGH THE SAFETY OF THE PM AREA.

Edited May 9, 2010 by gregers
removed number for safty reasons

[chrispb123456]

hi been reading a few of the recent posts and need a bit more help?

with ref to the post (5th gear/turbo problem) i have removed the under cover, air intake pipe to the turbo to check the vanes and they seem to be moving ok (do stick somtime) but the question i need answering is about the wastgate actuator? when you say does it feel sticky, should it move by hand? i have took the vacum pipe of and tried blowing/sucking (gone dizzy a few times but nothing moves) also tried moving the arm but have to use a large screwdriver and even then it needs alot of force to move it? should it move alot more freely than that??

if anyone could give any good advise i will be under the car for the next hour or so and maybe someone could talk me through a few things my number is 07728 830255 and i will ring you back (save anyone credit or min's)

kind regards

mark

Hi Mark I changed my oil and filter today, whilst under there I had a look at the turbo vane actuator arm, I can pull it down against the action of a spring very tough made a nasty mark on my thumb didn't feel like it was sticking, EGR valve was much easier to move again no sticking.

I know this is tempting fate have had the car nearly six years no probs with turbo so far.

Edited May 9, 2010 by chrispb123456

[Jayton]

I really wouldn't go posting your number on a public forum, best to say PM me your number if you think you can help and I'll call you etc etc