waste gate actuator tips

pandrade · 12-10-2012, 12:16 AM

ok i finaly bought a new actuator for my 7m now to get to the turbo is pretty easy to replace lines for instance, but im thinking that to get the little c clip off the old actuator arm you have to pull the turbo out and set it on a bench, i might be wrong and thats why im asking. is there any way to replace the actuator whithout having to take the turbo out(maby from underneth whith really long needle nose plyers) im fully prepaired to take the turbo out but if there is an easier way im open to any helpfull hints from others that have done it befor.

also if there are any common problems that like to arrise when takeing the turbo out i would like to hear them so im prepaired

cre · 12-12-2012, 04:15 PM

Replacing the waste gate actuator with the turbo still in the car promises to be an absolutely miserable project but I've never tried it. I suspect that if you remove the elbow and down pipe, extend the old actuator's armature and lock it in place with vice grips it could be done.

Taking the turbo out can be a major pain due to the hard pipe assembly for the oil supply and drain. Personally, I'd order a flex hose kit to use when you reinstall it.

pandrade · 12-13-2012, 03:21 AM

from the start i thought it was going to be horrible to change it like most would. i had acces to a lift and changing it was the easiest thing in the world.first i took all the intake pipes off and exposed the turbo from there i losened the 2 bolts then raised the car and went from underneath whith a super long screw driver and REALLY long needle nose plyers, i took the little c clip holding the actuator arm to the actual waste gate off. once its off lower the car, place the new arm onto the wastegate then lift the car again and install the clip. lower again and pull the actuator into the right place and bolt it down.

all in all it took 30 minits at most

cre · 12-19-2012, 04:08 AM

I'm glad to hear it was an easy job and went quickly. I haven't worked on or owned one in some time so.... I must also say that I'm glad to know that there are now suppliers of direct fit waste gate actuators for the CT-26, universal replacement actuators aren't fun to fit.

pandrade · 12-21-2012, 01:30 PM

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I'm glad to hear it was an easy job and went quickly

yah me to lol, the universal ones like you said are not fun at all. luckily i replace mine when i did becuase the old arm where the c clip snaps onto where the arm meets the waste gate its self was so badly ruseted im shure in a month it would have snaped and i would have been in a world of hurt

12-10-2012, 12:16 AM	#1
pandrade 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: fort myers florida Posts: 345	waste gate actuator tips ok i finaly bought a new actuator for my 7m now to get to the turbo is pretty easy to replace lines for instance, but im thinking that to get the little c clip off the old actuator arm you have to pull the turbo out and set it on a bench, i might be wrong and thats why im asking. is there any way to replace the actuator whithout having to take the turbo out(maby from underneth whith really long needle nose plyers) im fully prepaired to take the turbo out but if there is an easier way im open to any helpfull hints from others that have done it befor. also if there are any common problems that like to arrise when takeing the turbo out i would like to hear them so im prepaired __________________ 1987 7m-gte R-154, SS braided clutch line, full 3in exshaust,aluminum radiator,full throttle gen 2 whith GM 3 inch mass air flow,13lbs flywheel, and more to come

12-12-2012, 04:15 PM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Replacing the waste gate actuator with the turbo still in the car promises to be an absolutely miserable project but I've never tried it. I suspect that if you remove the elbow and down pipe, extend the old actuator's armature and lock it in place with vice grips it could be done. Taking the turbo out can be a major pain due to the hard pipe assembly for the oil supply and drain. Personally, I'd order a flex hose kit to use when you reinstall it. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

12-13-2012, 03:21 AM	#3
pandrade 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: fort myers florida Posts: 345	from the start i thought it was going to be horrible to change it like most would. i had acces to a lift and changing it was the easiest thing in the world.first i took all the intake pipes off and exposed the turbo from there i losened the 2 bolts then raised the car and went from underneath whith a super long screw driver and REALLY long needle nose plyers, i took the little c clip holding the actuator arm to the actual waste gate off. once its off lower the car, place the new arm onto the wastegate then lift the car again and install the clip. lower again and pull the actuator into the right place and bolt it down. all in all it took 30 minits at most __________________ 1987 7m-gte R-154, SS braided clutch line, full 3in exshaust,aluminum radiator,full throttle gen 2 whith GM 3 inch mass air flow,13lbs flywheel, and more to come

12-19-2012, 04:08 AM	#4
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	I'm glad to hear it was an easy job and went quickly. I haven't worked on or owned one in some time so.... I must also say that I'm glad to know that there are now suppliers of direct fit waste gate actuators for the CT-26, universal replacement actuators aren't fun to fit. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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