Wastegate help please
 

I bought a used Tial 38mm wastegate and It looks to be in good condition for the most part but I was looking at it and there is a small gap in between the exhaust valve and the valve seat in the elbow. Is this normal? The gap is big enough to see light through...
Thanks

Re: Wastegate help please
 

If the valve moves freely, the small gap should be fine. Double check that there is actually a spring in the wastegate and that everything else looks fine.

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Fabrik8s typing is clear, legible, and understandable. OP, is "engrish" youre second or third language?

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Re: Wastegate help please
 

Thanks smartass not saying he is wrong but there's nothing wrong with a second opinion. I don't know why people post useless BS...... I do appreciate the actual help.

Re: Wastegate help please
 

there is a fire ring that is supposed to be there. If you could take a picture of the light gap you are talking about it would help but there is supposed to be a metal ring and I remember having one that didn't come with it and it leaked like crazy. Bought the fire ring and it held just fine. Try to take a picture for us and it would help us help you a little better.

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here is a picture of where the metal ring should be. If you don't have this and you can see light in that area then you will need to purchase a new fire ring and it should be fine.

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...Konmac/123.jpg

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Oh ok, yes it does have one but it still has a small gap. I'll put a picture asap. Thank you