I Have A 98 24valve , It Seems To Have Lost Power, It Had Some Codes For The Waste Gate, I Cant Remember What They Were, But I Was Wondering If The Rod From The Wastegate Should Be Able To Be Moved By Hand, Mine Will Not Thank You For Any Help

 

The diaphram in the vac actuator probably has a hole in it which would cause the waste gate to be held shut I believe. Get a turbo master. I've had one on since 1999 w/ no problems.http://www.usdieselparts.com/turbomaster.cfm

OK re thought this, the wastegate would be stuck open which could cause low power.

low power could also be: clogged fuel filter, bad lift pump, bad injection pump, apps out of adjustment.

really need more info also: fuel pressure, any smoke and color?

 

Post the codes and no unless something is broke or it is disconnected you can't move the wastegate by hand.

Jim

 

I'm having a similar issue.. black and white smoke.. loss of power... I noticed my wastegate rod would not move even with vice grips.. I think it might be stuck open.. any ideas how to fix it and or a DIY on replacement?

 

well.. my wastegate was stuck open... been spraying it with PB blaster after I drive home fo the past few days... also found out I need injectors... 176,000 on the originals! ended up going with FBD 50hp