05-15-2020, 08:05 PM | #1 |
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Wastegate question
Went to the dealership today for a drive train malfunction, Turns out my wastegate is bad. The dealership told me to replace the whole turbo for $6000. My question is, the wastegate is all that is bad so why can't I just replace that? It's easy to do and cost a lot less than $6000! Is there any reason why I could not just replace the wastegate and not the entire turbo?
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05-15-2020, 08:38 PM | #2 |
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You can get a used turbo and use the wastegate off of it for less than $300 on ebay. The X3 actuator has a longer shaft and the bracket is different, but any N55 PWG actuator will work if you use the bracket it came with.
Also, the Mini Cooper actuator is a direct fit for non-X3 PWG actuators. New ones are like $30. It'll work on the X3 if you extend the shaft with a coupler, lock nuts and M6x1.0 threaded rod or use the bracket from a non-X3 (short) actuator.
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05-15-2020, 09:14 PM | #4 |
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Depends on which part of the wastegate.
1. Wastegate diaphram 2. Wastegate flapper 3. Wastegate controller, boost controller I would change #3 first since it’s the cheapest $100 or less and is a easy peazy job. Usually people will have problem with #2 , loose,not closing all the way, rattle, low boost. Because #2 is welded to the exhaust turbo housing and the exhaust turbo housing is welded to the exhaust manifold, it is replaced as a whole unit hence the massive price tag. Unless you know how to do some little welding and grinding it’s doable. Hardparker, already explained #1 |
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