Sticky wastegates?

sirdaft1 · 02-13-2016, 11:27 PM

I'll mention that I've suspected that my turbos may have sticky wastegates in the past (irregular boost, then manually moved WG's, viola they worked). Tonight was a very similar story. On the expressway, boost would hit normal. Next hit, it would lag lag lag then hit hard out of nowhere. Next hit, max boost would be 7psi (target was 15psi). Logs look normal.

Every single time it wouldn't hit target, if I tapped the throttle a few times before going WOT, it would hit boost target just fine. Has anyone else experienced these issues?

Wondering if new turbos are on the horizon shortly

Jonah335 · 02-14-2016, 12:24 AM

Feel like I'm in the same boat but haven't had a chance to look into it. I'll report back when I find out more

Jklad · 02-14-2016, 01:04 PM

What tune you running these days??

sirdaft1 · 02-14-2016, 01:59 PM

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What tune you running these days??

JB4 + BB pump flash. Considering MHD but was thinking I'll hold off until new turbos for a custom MHD tune. You?

tc535i · 02-14-2016, 02:08 PM

Ever check your diverter valves?

Glennyd · 02-14-2016, 02:41 PM

How would I check the diverted valves and what else could be checked and how? Obviously I'm having the same issue. Lol

sirdaft1 · 02-14-2016, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tc535i

Ever check your diverter valves?

Si. I run Forge DV's so I've cleaned them out/lubed them up. Not likely the issue unfortunately.

tc535i · 02-14-2016, 02:46 PM

Boost solenoids? Might be time for a vacuum test

Jonah335 · 02-14-2016, 03:09 PM

I Got new boost solenoids when it first happened. For a pull the spool improved but it went back to what was described in the first post

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Jonah335 Private First Class 54 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida iTrader: (2)	I Got new boost solenoids when it first happened. For a pull the spool improved but it went back to what was described in the first post
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