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Old May 24, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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i got a turbo with cracks around hole in internal wastegate.. is it ok to run with such turbo?
Old May 24, 2004 | 12:02 PM
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Yes. Almost all JY turbos with a decent amount of mileage have cracks around the wg hole. As long as they're not too big it will be ok. If they are really big, you'll get blow by. Post a closeup pic of it if you want to know for sure.
Old May 24, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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i cant get photos, cos i have no digital camera. but will be it ok if i just try to weld them and then port? just to close those holes?
Old May 24, 2004 | 02:05 PM
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if you weld that cast, itll just crack again, dont bother.

all 14b's have big cracks in the WG part. pos's
Old May 24, 2004 | 02:15 PM
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by the way. what does pos meens? =)
Old May 24, 2004 | 02:39 PM
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pos=piece(s) of ----
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