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AdmiralSenn · 09-27-2013, 08:29 PM

Okay, I ordered an ipd wastegate actuator and it's here and I'm trying to install it. The rod is a lot longer than the one that was on the car. Like, 1.5 - 2 inches longer.

Barring the rod difference, they look exactly the same. I believe the old one is the original T3 actuator. The old rod was not cut, it still has the original machined end.

Am I going to run into trouble here? It looks like it's enough of a difference that the wastegate will be stuck fully open at all times. But I don't want to be stupid and trim down the rod and end up in a runaway boost situation either.

Anyone run into anything like this before?

(By the way the old one was definitely leaking internally, although I don't yet know if this will fix the problem or not.)

09-27-2013, 08:29 PM	#39
AdmiralSenn Board Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vero Beach	Help! Wastegate actuator Okay, I ordered an ipd wastegate actuator and it's here and I'm trying to install it. The rod is a lot longer than the one that was on the car. Like, 1.5 - 2 inches longer. Barring the rod difference, they look exactly the same. I believe the old one is the original T3 actuator. The old rod was not cut, it still has the original machined end. Am I going to run into trouble here? It looks like it's enough of a difference that the wastegate will be stuck fully open at all times. But I don't want to be stupid and trim down the rod and end up in a runaway boost situation either. Anyone run into anything like this before? (By the way the old one was definitely leaking internally, although I don't yet know if this will fix the problem or not.)