So I think I got the benz for a reason to buy obscure tools/quick wastegate question

[nuckingfuts]

Trap recall done and tools in hand(toolbox) I decided to take my wastegate, egr, intake tubes, etc out and do a good once over, rebuild, cleaning. I have just finished my fourth trip to the parts place to get a tool to get the bolts I stripped out......aaarrrrrghhh. stupid allen head crap.

Does anybody know the best practice for removing the wastegate? Do I have to take the entire thing out or can I get buy with the vacuum unit removal only? Thank you in advance for your help.

[dannym]

You didn't mention which type of turbo you have but from your description it's probably the Garrett. This should help you:

http://diymbrepair.com/easley/wgate.htm

If your feeling lucky you may want to look at this:

http://www.serenitysys.com/MB/Service_Info/Turbo_Tweak/tweaking_the_mercedes_617_turbo_.htm

Danny

[whunter]

Turbocharger Wastegate Adjustment:
Turbocharger Wastegate Adjustment:

[Monomer]

Originally Posted by nuckingfuts

Trap recall done and tools in hand(toolbox) I decided to take my wastegate, egr, intake tubes, etc out and do a good once over, rebuild, cleaning. I have just finished my fourth trip to the parts place to get a tool to get the bolts I stripped out......aaarrrrrghhh. stupid allen head crap.

Does anybody know the best practice for removing the wastegate? Do I have to take the entire thing out or can I get buy with the vacuum unit removal only? Thank you in advance for your help.

Allen heads:

You have to have a nice set of allen tools (in both SAE and Metric) I use allen bolts everyday, and have never had a problem stripping them out. A nice set of Ball-End allen wrenches is worth every penny spent on them.

[nuckingfuts]

is not anything like the DIYs on the 617.