Wastegate actuator popped off under boost

[DJay]

Still gettin the hang of these 3.8's .... Was drivin home when under 8-10 lbs of boost the throttle felt a change in resistance. Almost as if the pedal doesnt require as much effort to push down.

Heh heh ... it was then I realized : no boost AT ALL under acceleration.

Popped the hood, the arm that attaches under the turbo from the actuator had popped off. Looks like some sort of D clip was there at one time to hold it on. What part did I obviously lose on the road home?

Any ideas?

Thx

 

[azgn]

get a radio shack alligator clip

 

[zam70]

I use a "hairpin" style clip...you can pull it off with your fingers and it will never fall off.

 

[d0n_3d]

Originally posted by azgn
get a radio shack alligator clip

you use those too???

 

[JayLashua]

I use it too. Stylish and the people always ask "IS that a roach clip?"

http://nf.neteverest.com/vid/gn/turbo/turbine.jpg

See? Now go get one yourself!

 

[ALBERTAN]

Make the actuator rod really, really short and it will stay on just fine. And it has all sorts of other benefits too!

I joking DJAy. Don't do that without fully understanding what you are doing as it will increase the boost. That may cause some serious problems.

 

[kenny]

I thought I was the only one with an alligator clip.

 

[DJay]

Thanks for the advice guyz!

Heh heh Albertan : I have an adjustable actuator I could install, but heard it's easier to simply install a different chip to control boost. What do you think?

Also: Wuts the most common cause of CODE 31? Says it's a wastegate solenoid; should I just replace it? Or are there some troubeshooting procedures to follow first? (P.S. the CODE31 came up long before the actuator popped off the turbo.)

Thx