How to keep wastegate shut?

How to keep wastegate shut?

10-16-2001, 01:33 AM

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Matt S

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How to keep wastegate shut?

I've just installed a 12cm2 off of a 2nd Gen. It seems to leak boost at 25-28 psi. How do you guys with these housings keep them shut? Will welding the flap work?

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