Wastegate adjustment revolutions?

Redrkt503 · 03-09-2013, 07:49 PM

Hey guys, I started getting an 03FF target boost unachievable and I had extreme wastegate rattle, so I tightened my wastegate 3 revolutions, I started her up and checked the sound after every revolution. After 3 turns it is still extremely bad, should I keep going by half a rotation or what? This is only temporary until I upgrade..

cwarren · 03-09-2013, 08:19 PM

I would and then log wgdc see how it looks but im no tech .might be a reason im unaware of other than over tightening that my cause an issue.but pretty sure your good.

Redrkt503 · 03-09-2013, 08:24 PM

Okay, at 3 revolutions I drove it and the turbos are still lagging but I don't get 03FF code anymore

solow · 03-09-2013, 08:50 PM

i got no codes but mine wastegate actuators are bad anywy i can tighten those $$$$$$ to replace

Redrkt503 · 03-09-2013, 09:58 PM

Anybody else?

Mangler · 03-10-2013, 09:00 AM

How many miles? Anyone under 80k or with CPO that can get 30FF code gets new turbos.

Redrkt503 · 03-10-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by zanelefko

Anybody else?

I'm out if warranty for the turbos bro, the bulletin came out when I hit 99k :/

Redrkt503 · 03-10-2013, 03:13 PM

What should my WGDC be?

Redrkt503 · 03-10-2013, 06:17 PM

Well I tightened it another half a revolution with no luck, car still gets 03FF codes when I'm going WOT in third gear, I've checked for boost leaks and all my piping and clamps are tight....looks like I may need to get turbos sooner rather than later

enrita · 03-10-2013, 06:34 PM

if the WGs are shot in the turbo than you need to change them. nothing you can do about it. happened many times.
time to ship them to Vargas for upgrade.

Redrkt503 · 03-10-2013, 06:36 PM

I'm waiting on stage 2 replacements, may as well lol

Tdanderson · 03-11-2013, 01:23 AM

My wastegates rattle like crazy and it pisses me off. I'm at 45k miles and I took my car to the dealership but they said they couldn't do anything for me because I didn't have the under boost code. Could turning the nuts on the actuator arms trip the code? Or is there anyway I could fix this stupid rattle?

Redrkt503 · 03-11-2013, 10:14 AM

Well I turned mine 4 revolutions with nothing, if you loosened it they could for sure tell, I wouldn't try to make it worse. Just wait, it will get worse I promise lol

David1 · 03-11-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tdanderson

My wastegates rattle like crazy and it pisses me off. I'm at 45k miles and I took my car to the dealership but they said they couldn't do anything for me because I didn't have the under boost code. Could turning the nuts on the actuator arms trip the code? Or is there anyway I could fix this stupid rattle?

You don't need any codes. Go to another dealer.

bigdaddycane · 03-11-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by David1

You don't need any codes. Go to another dealer.

I agree, keep bugging the dealer. I did not have codes and they changed mine based on the sound.

every dealer is different, but the pestering might be worth it.

03-09-2013, 07:49 PM	#1
Redrkt503 Lieutenant 31 Rep 439 Posts Drives: E92 335is Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	Wastegate adjustment revolutions? Hey guys, I started getting an 03FF target boost unachievable and I had extreme wastegate rattle, so I tightened my wastegate 3 revolutions, I started her up and checked the sound after every revolution. After 3 turns it is still extremely bad, should I keep going by half a rotation or what? This is only temporary until I upgrade.. __________________ 2011 335is "Redrkt" 6 MT DocRace 6266 Single Turbo - Fuel it stage 3 LPFP - Fuel it PI - spec stage 3+ clutch - mfactory SM flywheel - 100% E85 - VRSF 7.5" intercooler - VRSF charge pipe w/ HKS BOV - JB4 - MHD back end flash 768 whp 695 ft lbs - E85 - 32PSI
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cwarren Captain 83 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 08 e92 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: portland iTrader: (1)	I would and then log wgdc see how it looks but im no tech .might be a reason im unaware of other than over tightening that my cause an issue.but pretty sure your good.
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03-09-2013, 08:24 PM	#3
Redrkt503 Lieutenant 31 Rep 439 Posts Drives: E92 335is Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	Okay, at 3 revolutions I drove it and the turbos are still lagging but I don't get 03FF code anymore __________________ 2011 335is "Redrkt" 6 MT DocRace 6266 Single Turbo - Fuel it stage 3 LPFP - Fuel it PI - spec stage 3+ clutch - mfactory SM flywheel - 100% E85 - VRSF 7.5" intercooler - VRSF charge pipe w/ HKS BOV - JB4 - MHD back end flash 768 whp 695 ft lbs - E85 - 32PSI
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03-09-2013, 08:50 PM	#4
solow Just to sweet 22 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	i got no codes but mine wastegate actuators are bad anywy i can tighten those $$$$$$ to replace
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Redrkt503 Lieutenant 31 Rep 439 Posts Drives: E92 335is Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	Anybody else? __________________ 2011 335is "Redrkt" 6 MT DocRace 6266 Single Turbo - Fuel it stage 3 LPFP - Fuel it PI - spec stage 3+ clutch - mfactory SM flywheel - 100% E85 - VRSF 7.5" intercooler - VRSF charge pipe w/ HKS BOV - JB4 - MHD back end flash 768 whp 695 ft lbs - E85 - 32PSI
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Mangler First Lieutenant 17 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 08' 335i, ZHP 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeast iTrader: (0) Garage List 88 . [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	How many miles? Anyone under 80k or with CPO that can get 30FF code gets new turbos.
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Redrkt503 Lieutenant 31 Rep 439 Posts Drives: E92 335is Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	What should my WGDC be? __________________ 2011 335is "Redrkt" 6 MT DocRace 6266 Single Turbo - Fuel it stage 3 LPFP - Fuel it PI - spec stage 3+ clutch - mfactory SM flywheel - 100% E85 - VRSF 7.5" intercooler - VRSF charge pipe w/ HKS BOV - JB4 - MHD back end flash 768 whp 695 ft lbs - E85 - 32PSI
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03-10-2013, 06:17 PM	#9
Redrkt503 Lieutenant 31 Rep 439 Posts Drives: E92 335is Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	Well I tightened it another half a revolution with no luck, car still gets 03FF codes when I'm going WOT in third gear, I've checked for boost leaks and all my piping and clamps are tight....looks like I may need to get turbos sooner rather than later __________________ 2011 335is "Redrkt" 6 MT DocRace 6266 Single Turbo - Fuel it stage 3 LPFP - Fuel it PI - spec stage 3+ clutch - mfactory SM flywheel - 100% E85 - VRSF 7.5" intercooler - VRSF charge pipe w/ HKS BOV - JB4 - MHD back end flash 768 whp 695 ft lbs - E85 - 32PSI
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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	if the WGs are shot in the turbo than you need to change them. nothing you can do about it. happened many times. time to ship them to Vargas for upgrade. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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Redrkt503 Lieutenant 31 Rep 439 Posts Drives: E92 335is Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	I'm waiting on stage 2 replacements, may as well lol __________________ 2011 335is "Redrkt" 6 MT DocRace 6266 Single Turbo - Fuel it stage 3 LPFP - Fuel it PI - spec stage 3+ clutch - mfactory SM flywheel - 100% E85 - VRSF 7.5" intercooler - VRSF charge pipe w/ HKS BOV - JB4 - MHD back end flash 768 whp 695 ft lbs - E85 - 32PSI
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Tdanderson New Member 4 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	My wastegates rattle like crazy and it pisses me off. I'm at 45k miles and I took my car to the dealership but they said they couldn't do anything for me because I didn't have the under boost code. Could turning the nuts on the actuator arms trip the code? Or is there anyway I could fix this stupid rattle?
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03-11-2013, 10:14 AM	#13
Redrkt503 Lieutenant 31 Rep 439 Posts Drives: E92 335is Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	Well I turned mine 4 revolutions with nothing, if you loosened it they could for sure tell, I wouldn't try to make it worse. Just wait, it will get worse I promise lol __________________ 2011 335is "Redrkt" 6 MT DocRace 6266 Single Turbo - Fuel it stage 3 LPFP - Fuel it PI - spec stage 3+ clutch - mfactory SM flywheel - 100% E85 - VRSF 7.5" intercooler - VRSF charge pipe w/ HKS BOV - JB4 - MHD back end flash 768 whp 695 ft lbs - E85 - 32PSI
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