wastegate actuator question

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  1. Jan 24, 2012 #1
    muthatrucker

    muthatrucker Bobtail Member

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    i have a isx cummins and the wastegate actuator is leaking air real bad , before i replace that thing , i was wondering what would happen if i just remove it completely . plug up the air line and open the wastegate manually and leave it open all the time (secure with a cable or something) , no more actuator. i need opinions please.
    thanks.
     
    muthatrucker, Jan 24, 2012
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  3. Jan 24, 2012 #2
    Hardlyevr

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    because the newer engines have variable turbos and do EGR, the wastegate becomes even more important to handle the pressurized air, and decide where it goes or is not needed.

    Just be happy you have a ISX and you can just replace it, on other engines they force you to replace the entire turbo!$$$
     
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  4. Jan 24, 2012 #3
    muthatrucker

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    its a 2006 motor , does it have egr ?
     
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  5. Jan 24, 2012 #4
    Hardlyevr

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    yes, but not the DPF filter.
     
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  7. Jan 25, 2012 #5
    muthatrucker

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    what happens if i dont have the new one calibrated , just install and go ?
     
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  8. Jan 26, 2012 #6
    rrw811

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    The air operated ones don't/can't be calibrated, just bolt it on. The 2007 and newer engines are electric controlled those have to be timed/calibrated. Hope this helps.
     
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