lukin4 inline pressure gauge to test /set actuator

[daves_gt3]

anyone know where i can get an in line pressure gauge to set and test my actuator?
searched the net and ebay but no good

thanks
dave

[Paula&Marcus]

Dave,
best way to do it is via (accurate boost gauge) or even better via Freescan ! The MAP-reading is Boost + Atmospheric pressure.

This means that your 4-Cylinder should read at WOT around MAP 1.65 bar (~ boost 0.65 bar) if your wastegate actuator rod is correctly adjusted.

For doing this check, just remove the electrical connector from the boost solenoid valve and go for a test run.

Cheers
Marcus (www.PUKesprit.de)

[cnh1990]

Marcus, your test is based on a working capsule to adjust the rod. Dave is trying to a manual test as outlined in the service book to test the atual capsule itself. We suspect the capsule internals to be faulty. He has only been able to get boost above .5 with the rod extremely shortened. It is unclear why this is so. Only that this occured after service at a garage. No straight answers available as to what the shop has acutally done.
Calvin

[daves_gt3]

well explained calvin

going to try and get my stock 0.65 bar with the solenoid disconected tonight. if not i may be purchasing a capsule off you marcus!

im only worried that im just compensating for a worn/broken spring by shortening the rod as much as possible.

could this be the case?

regards
dave

[Paula&Marcus]

cnh1990 said:

Marcus, your test is based on a working capsule to adjust the rod. Dave is trying to a manual test as outlined in the service book to test the atual capsule itself. We suspect the capsule internals to be faulty. He has only been able to get boost above .5 with the rod extremely shortened. It is unclear why this is so. Only that this occured after service at a garage. No straight answers available as to what the shop has acutally done. Calvin

Ahhhh ... I see !

To test teh acpsule I usually use a simple hand-pressure-pump with an integrated gauge. Quite nice to use. Pump to 0.65 bar and look if the rod just begins to move a tiny little bit. If it does not move (even at higher perssure, lets say 0.9-1.0 bar) then the diaphragma is shot and/or the capsule/wastegate is seized. If it moves far too early you may have a broken/weak spring.

Good luck.

Marcus (www.PUKesprit.de)

[daves_gt3]

where can i get the pump with integrated gauge marcus?

cheers dave

[Htown]

<a href="http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=diagnostics&item_ID=57631&group_ID=1421&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog">http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=diagnostics&item_ID=57631&group_ID=1421&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog</a>

I believe this is the one that will do pressure or vac....anyway, bluepoint makes what you're lookin for

Craig

>> Edited by Htown on Wednesday 29th June 20:40

>> Edited by Htown on Wednesday 29th June 20:40

[cnh1990]

I just use the hand pump from under the seat with barb T fitting and some hose with a cheap PSI gauge. There are some pretty fancy stuff out there. Oh well what ever works.