damn buddy, looks like you're coming right along.
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damn buddy, looks like you're coming right along.
Jealous of your pile-o-parts, Kev. :)
Ordered Maximal Performance Solid Motor mounts and Brownline Digital Torque Wrench.
So I had a post on the other forums regarding the wastegates leaking on the plunger side, so I thought I'd explain what some of the parts in the wastegate kit are.
You have the basic wastegate:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...orary-17-6.jpg
Note the surface of the ring is opposite that of the plunger in the wastegate as if to make a seal. However when you place the ring in this flange, it hits the plunger:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...orary-23-4.jpg
You need to put a vacuum pump on one of the nipples on the wastegate and pull the plunger back with vacuum. In my case, I was testing the amount of vacuum required to pull the plunger back:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...rary-14-11.jpg
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...orary-17-7.jpg
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...orary-21-5.jpg
Note, this is what the ring looks like when the plunger is down:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...orary-24-3.jpg
Then insert the ring with plunger up:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...orary-22-5.jpg
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...orary-25-2.jpg
If you have a collection pipe like I do with the flange already welded on, you will want to insert the gasket and put your flange on and tighten it:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...orary-26-1.jpg
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...orary-27-1.jpg
Now you will have the wastegate sealed and it should barely leak any air, a little is OK. You can pressure test it by hooking it up to an air compressor. I haven't pressure tested it on the valve side yet.
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...mporary-28.jpg
Here's a really good guide on installing external wastegate:
http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...nstall-112.pdf
That's the same type of gates that I'm using as well. They do work great. The gaskets however cook up and blow out fast. I made a set from sheet copper that hold up much better than what they come with. Thin sheet too, cut the outter portion with a pair of scissors.
Good tip, Erron, I was thinking about that too, these ceramic looking gaskets look like they will get brittle fast.Quote:
Originally Posted by Erron Spalsbury
Ordered Synapse Synchronic BOV.
Yes sir. Mine came with those and if memory serves they lasted about 20 minutes on the track. I think they just burn up, crack, then blow out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boost4VR4
I should be able to cut anything I want now that I have a bandsaw in the garage. I can cut out some meaty wastegate gaskets.Quote:
Originally Posted by Erron Spalsbury