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Old May 23, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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cracks in wastegate casting??

thanks for looking and any input. I pulled the twins out to port the wastegate and the DP manifold=new catback and computer. I know cracks in the exhaust manifold are commin. But the area around where the wastegate shut,s. Is this norm? Also now that It is cracked (twins) opin any advice on things to do now that the turbos are out?? THANKS JOHN
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Old May 24, 2008 | 06:38 AM
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When I do the rich mans mod ,I see cracks in most all of the wastegate seats . I weld all cracks before porting and reshaping the castings
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Old May 25, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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But if you can't get it welded, it will still run fine and you can still port it.
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