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951tyro2

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Hi
Since my last post progress has been made but I would like some guidance on waste gate removal. I can see two bolts with 6mm allen heads and a couple of bolts higher up that seem to secure the bracket to which the waste gate is attached. If I can remove the two allen headed bolts will the waste gate come away? If not whats the best way forward?
Thanks
Stuart
 
Hi Gavin
Thanks for the reference to the Lindsey Racing article. Their approach involves 18" long extensions and a swivel socket to loosen bolts that are hard to see. Clarkes garage list 5 reasons why the job is difficult and propose a method involving a crow bar! I've tried searching the forum for information without success.

I hope someone has experience of this task to share or a thread to follow
Regards
Stuart

 
I found that the best way to remove the support bracket involved removing another bolt first to give access as it is really tight in there. I used a ratchet spanner and had to do that one by feel IIRC.

Be be aware that some of the studs on the old wastegate will probably snap on you too - feel free to vent your frustration on it with the crowbar once removed. Use copper nuts on the new wastegate and they'll mak life much easier in the future.
 
Hi Gavin,
I'd go with Eldavo's approach. I used wobbly bits, ratchet spanners as I recall but it was a few years ago now so not a good memory, I do remember hating the job almost as much a replacing the turbo though! Stubs were ceased and broke on removal. If you're anywhere near GU10 postcode I'd be happy to lend a hand one weekend.
 
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