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Re: Failed upgrade to new 3"downpipe and resulting problems
« Reply #15 on: July 09 2021, 02:03:04 PM »
It is a wonder that it has not hurt a head gasket.  Don't let it do that again :)
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Re: Failed upgrade to new 3"downpipe and resulting problems
« Reply #16 on: July 09 2021, 02:10:21 PM »
If I understand correctly, when you disconnect the wastegate from the actuator, the wastegate is frozen closed and will not move (the arm will not move).  Do I understand that properly?
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Re: Failed upgrade to new 3"downpipe and resulting problems
« Reply #17 on: July 09 2021, 02:16:03 PM »
I would insist he take the dp back...assumin g a good engine mount on that side, it should fit....I don't know how that install can be at fault.
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Re: Failed upgrade to new 3"downpipe and resulting problems
« Reply #18 on: July 14 2021, 02:40:09 PM »
I've sent it back.  We'll see if he deems it worthy to refund me the money.  At least most of it.  I'm taking the car to a speed shop in Springfield that does a lot of turbo cars and they're going to fix my wastegate.

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Re: Failed upgrade to new 3"downpipe and resulting problems
« Reply #19 on: July 14 2021, 03:03:27 PM »
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