Pics of my new turbo... and a question
02-23-2006, 06:38 PM
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Re: Pics of my new turbo... and a question
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
Yes, and no. Or maybe just no.
If it is an OEM from the showroom floor wastegate, the adjustment nut has been "staked" so you will not be able to adjust it. This is common to all the Swedish turbo units, they did it to Saabs as well as Scania trucks.
If it is an OEM replacement wastegate, or an aftermarket replacement wastegate, the adjustment rod comes unstaked so that the installing mechanic can adjust it as needed. These usually get tightened down and maybe loctited, but unlike the original part can be adjusted.
If it is an OEM from the showroom floor wastegate, the adjustment nut has been "staked" so you will not be able to adjust it. This is common to all the Swedish turbo units, they did it to Saabs as well as Scania trucks.
If it is an OEM replacement wastegate, or an aftermarket replacement wastegate, the adjustment rod comes unstaked so that the installing mechanic can adjust it as needed. These usually get tightened down and maybe loctited, but unlike the original part can be adjusted.
Mine is adjustable. Loosen the nut and lengthen/shorten the threaded rod.
JP
02-23-2006, 10:24 PM
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Re: Pics of my new turbo... and a question
Originally Posted by ComptonsF1NEST
The t3 flange is a little -----witted so u need to made some custom modification to make it fit a normal t3 flange.
02-24-2006, 01:18 PM
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Re: Pics of my new turbo... and a question
Originally Posted by djfob
nothing some time on a belt sander won't fix :P
02-24-2006, 02:13 PM
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Re: Pics of my new turbo... and a question
Originally Posted by blackoutgt
it looks like it will still bolt up fine and seal
Wait 'til you bolt that bitch to an actual T3 flange. Then you'll be flipping the ---- out, until someone reminds you of the belt sander.
02-24-2006, 02:20 PM
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Re: Pics of my new turbo... and a question
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
Well, "looks" got one out of two right.
Wait 'til you bolt that bitch to an actual T3 flange. Then you'll be flipping the ---- out, until someone reminds you of the belt sander.
Wait 'til you bolt that bitch to an actual T3 flange. Then you'll be flipping the ---- out, until someone reminds you of the belt sander.
HAHAHAHAH!!!!!! HOLY CRAP!!!! My Dad did flipped when he saw that it didn't match. LOL. You guessed it perfect. Belt sander?
Please, we had to get it milled down at the machine shop. 
EDIT: New signature. Thanks buddy.
I'm still laughing.JP
02-25-2006, 06:24 AM
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Re: Pics of my new turbo... and a question
Originally Posted by blackoutgt
ok ok ... whats this belt sander trick then... what do i hafta do
Want my opinion? You aren't going to belt sand jack, sir. We lathed ours down and that my freind was nearly 3/32".
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02-25-2006, 02:23 PM
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Re: Pics of my new turbo... and a question
You can belt sand the turbine housing, but it's going to take a minute and consume the belt. I've shored up large-ish pieces of metal before with one, and before Sronce machineshop got a different head surfacer I did all the head too small to fit on their old rotary broach that I touched with a belt sander: Geo Metro 3 cyl, small V6 heads, a couple Saab V-4 and VW aircooled heads. Worked pretty well.
