Turk82

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So this is my first time removing an engine and I keep running into problems.
It seems as though when the previous ovner put the motor in he decided it would be a good idea to weld the nuts holding the wastegate on right to the flange. I thought no big deal, I can remove it from the manifold, but after some effort I found no way to remove those bolts because they are allen key and their position is impossible to get to with that tool.

So my question is this, should I just hack the pipe with a sawzall? and if so should I cut as close to the wastegate as possible, or where it meets the downpipe?

First pic is the briliant welding, second is where it meets the DP.

Turk82

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no input from anyone? I need to get this motor out.

ObliqueFD

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Can you get an air chisel and remove the nuts by chiseling them apart?

It might be best to simply cut the wastegate pipe somewhere in the middle with a sawzall and then have the pipe remade. This would be best if you are in a hurry to remove the engine.

Turk82

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If I had an air chisel I might give it a shot, but the workingspace is so limited. Cutting it inbetween would probably work best, then I'm not stuck with a nub on either end to work with later.Chances are, I will be getting a new wastegate in the near future so having to just reweld the pipe until then wouldn't kill me.
I'll be giving this a shot in the next few days, When it is out I will get a better pic of the geat welding.