View Full Version : How do I mess with my Wastegate?


t5killer
09-16-2005, 08:33 AM
I have heard a lot about people messing around with there wastegate to improve the turbo lag. I was wondering how i can do it. can someone please walk me through step by step. And also I wanted to know if I turn it too much can i damage my seals , turbo , or anything else. I already have the Ipd catback exhaust, Ipd chip, and Eurosprt intake. The turbo lag is horrible. Can someone please help. Thank you.

tech
09-16-2005, 08:36 PM
Have you tried searching this forum for the topic?

I have explained it many times with a picture of what to adjust.

t5killer
09-22-2005, 08:15 AM
yes but i couldnt find anything. Can u tell me if it is harmful to the car if it is messed with too much. Thank you

tech
09-22-2005, 10:06 PM
http://www.volvoforums.com/m_3833/mpage_1/key_waste%252Cgate/tm.htm#3842

check out this post.

if you adjust to far you will know.

t5killer
09-22-2005, 11:08 PM
It was unclear to me which way to twist the rod after removing the c clip . Do i turn it clock wise or counter clock wise. So far i turned it clock wise one full rotation. Am i on the right track.

tech
09-23-2005, 08:21 PM
You unscrew it to make the rod longer to open the wastegate more.

t5killer
09-26-2005, 09:31 AM
I gave it two full twist and didnt really feel any difference. Is that possible or am i doing something wrong.