VWDiesel.net The IDI, TDI, and mTDI source.

Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: stewardc on March 05, 2006, 05:01:29 pm

Title: Waste gate issues
Post by: stewardc on March 05, 2006, 05:01:29 pm

I've been looking at a 1983 TD from a Jetta. Apparently it does not have a KKK turbo on it, and the owner stated that the turbo it does have historically had wastegate issues. Apparently there is a "tin can" that is part of the actuating mechanism and these rust out. I was just wondering if there is some sort of aftermarket waste gate and controller that could be put on this engine that would do away with this issue.

Title: Waste Gate Issues
Post by: Fisher on March 05, 2006, 06:20:20 pm

Check it out carefully, the Waste Gate on a Garrett Turbo is a good one and seldom fails.

Title: Waste gate issues
Post by: stewardc on March 06, 2006, 05:30:31 am

:D  :D  :D  :roll:

Title: Waste gate issues
Post by: RWPerry on June 04, 2006, 05:26:35 am

Quote

I've been looking at a 1983 TD from a Jetta. Apparently it does not have a KKK turbo on it, and the owner stated that the turbo it does have historically had wastegate issues. Apparently there is a "tin can" that is part of the actuating mechanism and these rust out. I was just wondering if there is some sort of aftermarket waste gate and controller that could be put on this engine that would do away with this issue.

I have a 1983 Jetta engine with the same issue with the tin can around the waste gate. The engine is out right now and I would like to find out if this is something that can be fixed and how.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks,
RWPerry