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Old 04-04-2006, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by sailor15015
I tried to do the proper wastegate adjustment but I couldn't figure out how to get the wastegate cover off ( I have a Garrett) so I just bought a Dawes boost controller. It works fine. I have the turbo off of the good motor from my wrecked '85 and I'm going to try to figure out how to get that cover off while I can easily manipulate the turbo to make it easily accessable.
when you see how it goes in you will slap your head for not seeing it.

there is a snap ring that fits in a grove in the lip on the raised area on the outside of the canister....you need a tiny screwdriver to catch and lift the edge of the snap ring....it its clean its easier to see.
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