Another T3/T40e internal wastegate woe

[Daphur280]

Similarly to this post: http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/113455-internal-wastegate-t3t4-woes/

 

I am running into a similar issue.

 

My lever arm was at a funky angle, so I attempted to "clock" the turbo to get the appropriate angle, in addition the inlet was pointing straight out into the inner fender, so I needed to clock the angle to install the piping. 

 

Once it was clocked where I needed it the lever arm is out of reach from the flapper assembly. Its at the correct angle from the flapper, so that its 90 deg. but its about 1" off.

 

 

 

 

So can I adjust the lever arm (unscrew) so that it reaches or leave it be and figure something else out?

 

Also, should I be concerned about the housing touching the manifold?

 

 

 

[skirkland1980]

Yes you can lengthen the rod. You can try to find a thicker gasket to move the compressor off the manifold.

[Daphur280]

Yes you can lengthen the rod. You can try to find a thicker gasket to move the compressor off the manifold.

 

Thanks I'll give that a try

[mattb3562]

There is also plenty of wall thickness in the manifold to remove 3/16". While in the process, I would also wrap it and blanket the turbo. You will be glad you did while you're at it instead of later.

[mattb3562]

Also, when you adjust your actuator rod, you're supposed to preload the waste gate. Screw it out to where it slips over the swing arm, and then back it up 2 rounds to where you have to slightly pull the actuator arm over the swingarm on the waste gate. This takes all the slack out of the operation.

[CarJway]

I welded two 3/8" or 1/2" T3 flanges on my manifold to get the clearance I needed.

 

Edited August 1, 2013 by CarJway

[softopz]

Spacer for clearance. And bend the bracket a bit