What is this washer for? Came with external wastegate
 

My ext. WG came with 2 of these washers, what the hell are they for? It seems like all they would do is prevent something from sealing tightly. Here's a pic of one

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/468/washer6qi.jpg

Re: What is this washer for? Came with external wastegate
 

probably funky lockwashers for the wastegate to flange bolts, the expansion and contraction from getting soo hot can make them come loose. Same thing with turbo manifolds

Re: What is this washer for? Came with external wastegate
 

maybe for the banjo fittings?

Re: What is this washer for? Came with external wastegate
 

Xs power/SSauto gate?

Re: What is this washer for? Came with external wastegate
 

I have seen washers like that b4, but I can't remember for what. Lot of help huh :1

I would assume that it is pretty soft metal and the bends will come out. My guess is locking washer.

Re: What is this washer for? Came with external wastegate
 

It came with 4 regular washers which are for the banjo fittings, and then these 2 mystery washers.

Yes, the almighty XS Power gate. There I said it, goddammit.

Re: What is this washer for? Came with external wastegate
 

I have the same one, I'm just going to look for pics of it installed, see what's up.

Re: What is this washer for? Came with external wastegate
 

I've been doing that and haven't seen the wiggly washers in any pics. Please let me know if you find some info, I'd appreciate it.

Re: What is this washer for? Came with external wastegate
 

hmm. maybe crush washers.

Re: What is this washer for? Came with external wastegate
 

For what? I doubt they're crush washers. The 4 flat ones for the banjo fittings are crush washers.