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Old 03-26-2003, 04:09 PM
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how do i fix this? the wastegate is hitting the block, and preventing me from mounting the turbo and manifold on... i have a t3 off a saab internally wastegated...what would I have too do too run an external wastegate? or could I somehow move the internal wastegate??
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Hey Goldberg. I had the same problem, but it was only hitting the "rivet" in the block and squeeeezed right past it. If I were you, I wouldn't use an external, but just move the one you got. It's not complicated, but I'm sorry to hear about that.
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To move the turbo out of the way, loosen the bolts on the compressor housing and the exhaust housing and you should be able to rotate the outer parts of the turbo to clear the block. I had to do quite a bit of rotating to get mine to fit and the compressor outlet still turned out facing a stupid direction. Just make sure the oil return is still somewhat facing down.
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use the 'spring' method.
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Old 03-26-2003, 07:09 PM
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i figured out how too move the turbine..but how do i move the wastegate?? it has that stupid arm which prevents me from moving it
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Huh
If you moved the turbine, you should have mived the wastegate with it. You have to move both sides of the turbo to get it to line up right with the wastegate arm.
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Default Re:damn, cant get the turbo mounted..wastegate is getting in the way!!!!!

Is it hitting the actual block? What car do you have? I have a 92 civic and I used a saab 900 turbo t3 style, and I had to cut a chunk out of my AC braket for it to clear and bolt up. I was shitting when it was not fitting. But I cut the chunk out and it was fine. Dont know if this is the same problem.

I got a 99 D16Y8 in my car BTW
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If you moved the turbine, you should have mived the wastegate with it. You have to move both sides of the turbo to get it to line up right with the wastegate arm.
you cant move the wastegate...


and i think this is all due too the adapter i havefor the manifold..like a freakin anvil, not a plate like its supposed too be
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I don't know what to tell you man. Maybe a custom bracket or something, or just take a grinder and go to town!!
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Old 03-27-2003, 05:48 AM
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how exactly do you grind the block anywayand what do you know is grindable, and what is important, and not too grind?
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