Actuator Problem

[Ronin]

Thanks for your help I'll let you know what happens it deffinately needs less boost at the moment.

[bigtim]

More boost is what you want

[adzs12]

What turbo are you using ?

[Ronin]

I'm using a standard T2, the nut was a nylon locking nut and the nylon insert had parted company with the metal outer so it was just spinning and the arm was at it's shortest hence the inlet pipe blowing off. Ive replaced it with a new nut and I'm now in the process of adjusting the boost needs a bit more at the moment as it's only boosting about half way on the O/E boost gauge. But it will be a while before I play with it again as I took the car for a test drive and it's a tad warm at the moment, I'll be adjusting it a bit at a time so I don't suffer from the same problem again.

[adzs12]

A standard T2 with an adjustable actuator You sure its a standard T2 and not a hybrid?

[Ronin]

As far as I know the whole car was standard apart from being lowered when I bought it. It might well be a hybrid turbo as I don't have any history for the car really.

[PukkaSilvia]

Originally Posted by adzs12

A standard T2 with an adjustable actuator You sure its a standard T2 and not a hybrid?

Adjustable actuators dont make it a hybrid. Most people DIY fit them. As you know an uprated actuator is normally similar to your old -31 on your RS Turbo.
The hybrid t2 i gave you didnt come with that adjustable actuator from the Factory. I DIY fitted later on.

[Ronin]

Personaly I'd say my turbo is a standard T2 with a diy adjustable actuator but as long as it works.......
I'm running about 10psi at the moment have to see what happens when the intercooler is plumbed in now.

[PukkaSilvia]

Yeah 12 is maximum really without intercooler. 10 is ideal. Have you blanked of the pov valve on the inlet as this will be opening up otherwise.

Good luck with it. Where abouts are you from?