Can you replace just the wastegate on a turbo?
Yes, other shops can do it for probably 60-70% of what a dealer will charge, but it is still a large amount of money. If you go the trouble of pulling / replacing the turbos, you should replace the whole unit, not just try to fix the waste gate.
What does adjusting the wastegate on a turbo do?
The wastegate responds to the boost in pressure. If the pressure is too high, this often indicates that the turbine is spinning too quickly. The wastegate fixes the problem by channeling some of the exhaust around the turbine blades in order to slow the turbine down.
Where can I buy a VW turbo actuator?
If you have the BEW or similar engine (2004+) you need the smart sensor actuator. There is no official VW part number for it because VW does not sell these separately from the turbo. Borg Warner doesn’t sell them either. They can be purchased from kermatdi smart VNT TDI actuatorand custom modified to fit.
What’s the difference between wastegate and VNT actuator?
VNT actuator and wastegates are similar in location and appearance so don’t get confused if you see the term wastegate used instead of VNT actuator. The biggest difference between them is that a wastegate can uses pressure to work and is found only on non-VNT turbos.
What kind of actuator does a Jetta use?
Other non pumpe duse mk4 TDI engines are similar. 2004-2006 mk4 pumpe duse 1.9L TDI, 2005-2006 mk5 Jetta, and 2009+ common rail 2.0L TDI use an actuator with a sensor to see rod position. A common problem with these is broken wiring at the actuator.
How to clean a VNT Turbo actuator VW TDI?
See 1000q: clean turbo VNT vanesto see a detailed cleaning procedure. Through VCDS, log requested boost vs. actual boost. To do this, plug in your VCDS cable to the obd2 port under dashboard, near the steering wheel. Click on “engine”. Then click on “measuring blocks” in the below screen.