Wastegate request (Brian, Lance) ?
 

I have a AirResearch T# turbo n my 80 SD, and I did a boost test today with a small guage and it's putting out 6lbs of boost.

does ANYONE hav a pictorial version of the procedures of adjusting the wastegate?
Also, my ALDA.....does plugging the hose going to the ALDA do the same thing as removing it?

I don think you can adjust the waste gate...you have to get a boost controller.

As for the ALDA, plugging the line will decease performance as the ALDA will think you are constantly running at low boost and will decrease fuel accordingly.

1: http://www.serenitysys.com/MB/Service_Info/Turbo_Tweak/tweaking_the_mercedes_617_turbo_.htm
2: Plugging the line will give you less power. Roughly the same as having a non-turbo engine. Removing it, adjusting the screw, or adding washers under it are the ways to adjust it.

Sorry, to correct yoy, but the T3 can be adjusted, it's just a difficult messy job...and I have the procedures, but some photos would be help full.. and thanks doe the ALDA advice, I was going to remove it, I just thought I'd try the line plugging first..

I should get my eyes checked
 

I just re-read the "schuman" version without photos and they're the exact same procedure, I just needed photos to visualize the procedure in my mind...it looks like a piece of cake. :) thanks anyway!

oh, that link is MUCH more clearer than the "schuman" one....