always amazed by fearless mechanics like yourself. Wish I had your courage to tackle difficult projects like this. Really enjoyed the video which is filmed expertly.
Option 3 for removing the bushing. Place a bolt through the bushing from the inside. This bolt should be as long as will fit. Place a socket just bigger than the bushing on the outside with a washer and a nut and tighten until the bushing moves. Use lube. Change the bolt and or socket as you run out of distance. Works good. No extra cost.
I just got my repair kit in the mail and for anyone attempting to do this repair-make sure the flap disc is not too thick, mine was and would make it bind in the closed position, luckily I noticed this before getting too far and ordered a new one. Ill keep everyone posted on how it turns out.
Andrew, thank you for taking the time to video how to fix the waste gate flapper problem. I am dealing with this issue right now. My 2011 had 3 engine codes. Diagnoses, timing chain. After having the timing chain replaced, I still have a P0299 code. Mechanic says replace the turbo, WHAT! I wish I had half the gumption (and tools) that you do when approaching a problem. I am checking with a local European performance shop to see if they would preform your technique. I don't have an extra $4,500 right now given the current conditions. Thank you again Andrew. You gained nothing by sharing your experience, but the satisfaction of knowing that you were helping someone else. To the "i am me" commentor, you have serious problems. Your comments are unjust. Have you ever goggled narcissistic? You need to be shipped out of America and sent to a dessert island to figure out your life. You are whats wrong with America right now.
I have the same pain in the ass F'ing P0299 in my 2012 explorer. They wanted 6K to replace mine with the newer turbo and new down pipe... WTF.... Such BS.... So what got me turned onto this video was by pure accident. I was actually looking into a conversion deal. They sell a kit to go from internal waste Guage to external waste Guage This video has left my mind and marbles spinning.... I feel like this would be ideal to do. Just a total pain in the ass to do while on your back in the drive way. Ford calls for 21 hrs labor... and that's with all of there fancy schmancy tools, lifts etc... What route did you end up doing? My rattle is getting bad, and I can't get over 70, or use cruise control. Shit I can't evan pass a car on the interstate...lol I'm so hoping you did this successfully or went a different route.... Id love to hear back from you.... thanks..... If you can, shoot me an email. It's Coleon@gmail.com Thanks, Cole
Get a bigger hammer... 😂 Cool the bushing over night in your freezer heat up the hole with a small propane torch...two small licks...falls in great video thanks for sharing
P90Puma Glad you liked it! Drill bit was approximately #29, but you could go bigger if needed. GearWrench 41700D 10 Way Slide... www.amazon.com/dp/B000TD6K6G?ref=yo_pop_ma_share
Hi Andrew Thank you for your video. I'm wanting to do it on a BMW 320i F30 N20 engine. Is there anything different that I should know. Can you also give me a link to buy the kit
thanks for the time you used creating this fantastic video . mine is a volvo t6 with the td03 turbos as this one . i got the rattle, and when i press the pedal the sound is like a hose is fallen of to the air inlet ....strange sound , i thought the sound would be like metallic , any input on how yours sounded ?
What are the common causes of the 30FF code? My 2007 335i has this intermittently... some days it runs hard 100% and other days it will cut power and throw the engine light with reduced power. Since it is intermittent, I believe it's not likely a boost leak. A boost leak would cause poor running condition all of the time. What do you think?
BIMMER ZEIT fact is, if you’re getting 30FF faults, you have worn turbos. They’re in the beginning stages of failing. As you drive it more it will become more common. Doesn’t hurt anything keep driving it while you figure out what to do.
instead of slidehammer removal of the old bushing, you could use a large drill bit to remove the external flange from the old bushing, then use hammer and drift to push it though into the housing.
Does anyone know what size drill bit you need? I want to buy a champion XL5 twist drill but I don't know what size. You can use a socket that slides over the bushing and an appropriate nut and bolt to make a puller for the bushing.
Fact is, the exact size of the twist drill doesn’t matter much. You won’t be able to align your drill perfectly with the pin, so you need to drill oversize. Regarding the nut and bolt, actually there’s very little room against the inside wall so whatever “nut” you use needs to be really low profile. If your diameter is too large you won’t be able to fit it out the bore.
Keir Richárd Hmm, I’m sure that could be arranged. I worry that my price would be too high though. Maybe like $40? You can also make it by converting any existing nut with the correct thread by grinding it with a bench grinder
Process is a lot easier without replacing the bushing, probably what I am going to do considering it has no play in that axis. just at the flapper itself. Wonder if its possible to do while theyre still installed on the car... with just downpipes off and subframe dropped. Good video nonetheless, friend!
Wouldn’t exhaust gases always escape between the bushing and the actuator flap shaft? They are both steel hence where is the seal? I have a small leak on my turbo where the shaft enters the bushing and trying to work out if this will fix it.
@@Berga610 Ok, thanks. Today I tried to drill with a 3mm drill with a battery but I could not, tomorrow I will try it with a standing one and use a 4mm.
@@Berga610 I actually have a 2013 VW Tiguan and they do not carry this for my vehicle. Looks like a company called Mamba has them. Have you heard anything about them? are they a good company?
@@Berga610 I do have a flux welder which Ive gotten used to using but would like to upgrade to a mig/tig welder in the near future because Welding in something I would like to get into as a hobby.
Just be more careful getting the busing inn. If your using a hammer like he does, don't start bashing it like that. As you can see it starts out crooked, not good. Start of by tapping it inn gently to make sure you get it square from the get go. You can start using more force as it gets further down. To even make it easier. Heat up the steel around the hole while the bushing sits in the freezer. It will slide in easy if the bore/hole is nice and clean.
Why buy a slide hammer ? why not use a large diameter all thread and use a large impact 1/2 drive deepwell socket and simply use wrenches and nuts to screw it out ? less then $80 and the pulling force is 20 times plus more it will pull out smoothly with no effort ?
always amazed by fearless mechanics like yourself. Wish I had your courage to tackle difficult projects like this. Really enjoyed the video which is filmed expertly.
“Expertly filmed” is a little too generous but I appreciate the compliment! 😂
Just be a man. Lol
Option 3 for removing the bushing. Place a bolt through the bushing from the inside. This bolt should be as long as will fit. Place a socket just bigger than the bushing on the outside with a washer and a nut and tighten until the bushing moves. Use lube. Change the bolt and or socket as you run out of distance. Works good. No extra cost.
I just got my repair kit in the mail and for anyone attempting to do this repair-make sure the flap disc is not too thick, mine was and would make it bind in the closed position, luckily I noticed this before getting too far and ordered a new one. Ill keep everyone posted on how it turns out.
Put the bushing in the freezer for a while. If you really want, put turbo in oven too. Bush will slide right in
This^
Great video I wanted to see this thanks!
Nice work bro I really enjoyed this video .
Andrew, thank you for taking the time to video how to fix the waste gate flapper problem. I am dealing with this issue right now. My 2011 had 3 engine codes. Diagnoses, timing chain. After having the timing chain replaced, I still have a P0299 code. Mechanic says replace the turbo, WHAT! I wish I had half the gumption (and tools) that you do when approaching a problem. I am checking with a local European performance shop to see if they would preform your technique. I don't have an extra $4,500 right now given the current conditions. Thank you again Andrew. You gained nothing by sharing your experience, but the satisfaction of knowing that you were helping someone else.
To the "i am me" commentor, you have serious problems. Your comments are unjust. Have you ever goggled narcissistic? You need to be shipped out of America and sent to a dessert island to figure out your life. You are whats wrong with America right now.
Shaun Jones to be fair, he’s probably not American since he used the word “bellend.” Probably a Brit. Thanks for the kind words!!
I have the same pain in the ass F'ing P0299 in my 2012 explorer. They wanted 6K to replace mine with the newer turbo and new down pipe... WTF.... Such BS....
So what got me turned onto this video was by pure accident.
I was actually looking into a conversion deal. They sell a kit to go from internal waste Guage to external waste Guage
This video has left my mind and marbles spinning.... I feel like this would be ideal to do. Just a total pain in the ass to do while on your back in the drive way. Ford calls for 21 hrs labor... and that's with all of there fancy schmancy tools, lifts etc...
What route did you end up doing? My rattle is getting bad, and I can't get over 70, or use cruise control. Shit I can't evan pass a car on the interstate...lol
I'm so hoping you did this successfully or went a different route.... Id love to hear back from you.... thanks..... If you can, shoot me an email. It's Coleon@gmail.com
Thanks, Cole
Get a bigger hammer... 😂 Cool the bushing over night in your freezer heat up the hole with a small propane torch...two small licks...falls in great video thanks for sharing
Jeez luiz this entire video is so brilliant it makes me hate the car.
Best video out there
most underrated video
Gracias por tu vídeo (thanks for your video N54 )
Great video! Thank you
To hold the flapper in place for tack weld first, I reckon you can use super glue to keep it still instead of three hands?
matreyia awesome idea!!
hello, thank you for your video, I have to do the same on mine.
what drill bit did you use, the type of drill bit and the size please?
Awesome show 👏..
He skipped the nightmare step of #1. Remove turbos (6 to 8 hours).
What welder do you have?
Hi do you have a video to show how to replace the waste gate actuator on a bmw x1. 2013
Great video @Andrew Berg , what size drill bit did you use? Any link to the slide hammer?
P90Puma Glad you liked it! Drill bit was approximately #29, but you could go bigger if needed.
GearWrench 41700D 10 Way Slide... www.amazon.com/dp/B000TD6K6G?ref=yo_pop_ma_share
Where have you bought the cap and the peseta?
Would you fix wastegate repair for other drivers?
Very good you are hero
Hi Andrew
Thank you for your video. I'm wanting to do it on a BMW 320i F30 N20 engine. Is there anything different that I should know.
Can you also give me a link to buy the kit
Thanks for your video. I can't find a wastegate flapper for my HE341CW turbocharger for my dodge cummins 2003. Do you know where I can find that?
Great job u should sell that slide hammer nut on Ebay
Where did you buy the flapper? I want for my 207 rc
Magnetize the flapper to have better seal? Add a wave washer (by the kit provider) to stop it from rattling 100K mile later?
How long does it last?
thanks for the time you used creating this fantastic video . mine is a volvo t6 with the td03 turbos as this one . i got the rattle, and when i press the pedal the sound is like a hose is fallen of to the air inlet ....strange sound , i thought the sound would be like metallic , any input on how yours sounded ?
Does it sound like a siren? If it does then it turbos are blown
What are the common causes of the 30FF code? My 2007 335i has this intermittently... some days it runs hard 100% and other days it will cut power and throw the engine light with reduced power. Since it is intermittent, I believe it's not likely a boost leak. A boost leak would cause poor running condition all of the time. What do you think?
BIMMER ZEIT fact is, if you’re getting 30FF faults, you have worn turbos. They’re in the beginning stages of failing. As you drive it more it will become more common. Doesn’t hurt anything keep driving it while you figure out what to do.
@@Berga610 thanks for your reply. I guess I'll have to keep my high-mileage 328i around for the day when the turbos are down and out for good!
instead of slidehammer removal of the old bushing, you could use a large drill bit to remove the external flange from the old bushing, then use hammer and drift to push it though into the housing.
Does anyone know what size drill bit you need? I want to buy a champion XL5 twist drill but I don't know what size. You can use a socket that slides over the bushing and an appropriate nut and bolt to make a puller for the bushing.
Fact is, the exact size of the twist drill doesn’t matter much. You won’t be able to align your drill perfectly with the pin, so you need to drill oversize.
Regarding the nut and bolt, actually there’s very little room against the inside wall so whatever “nut” you use needs to be really low profile. If your diameter is too large you won’t be able to fit it out the bore.
Good stuff.
He heals turbos with his magic lights.
didnt you end up grounding through the turbo anyway by having it on the vice?
OK... Where can I send you my turbos for this repair!?! lololol
Great DYI video
I’m sorry but I just have too much stuff going on right now 😂
Is it possible with arc welding? I'd like to use a stainless steel welding rod for an arc welding machine.
And if I install a new bushing and weld a retaining pin, do I have to drill a hole in the new bushing as well?
can you sell the slide hammer nut on eBay please? thanks for your efforts on the N54
Hi, if I buy the rebuild kit for n54. Will it work for n20 if I use only one part? (because N20 has 1 turbo)
Alexis Ghillis don’t think so. My guess is the n20 turbos are much larger.
very good
Hammered bushing.....great
I know... so bad. Since then I use a hydraulic shop press which is much smoother.
Can we get one of those custom nuts for the slide hammer? Like, can you make one forsale?
Keir Richárd Hmm, I’m sure that could be arranged. I worry that my price would be too high though. Maybe like $40?
You can also make it by converting any existing nut with the correct thread by grinding it with a bench grinder
@@Berga610 I will try grinding a bolt. Didn't think about that. My man!!!
Nice shoes
Jermaine Lee LOL said no one ever 😂
Process is a lot easier without replacing the bushing, probably what I am going to do considering it has no play in that axis. just at the flapper itself. Wonder if its possible to do while theyre still installed on the car... with just downpipes off and subframe dropped. Good video nonetheless, friend!
thought the same....biggest problem is to get a welder
How much do you charge for this?
I understand why this is so tedious now, definitely worth buying new turbos at the market rate nowadays.
yes and rebuilding oe yourself before the upgraded fail so you can save bc most likely out of warranty
Wouldn’t exhaust gases always escape between the bushing and the actuator flap shaft? They are both steel hence where is the seal? I have a small leak on my turbo where the shaft enters the bushing and trying to work out if this will fix it.
Thanks for the video. Where did you buy the parts of the wastegate?
David A. Amazon, or upgraded Vargas parts from ECS Tuning.
Sorry, another question, when you drill the pin that size of drill you use, I do not know if you say it in the video but my English is pretty bad.
@@davida.9102 #27 = 3.66mm. But it doesn't matter very much -- Anything from 2.5mm to 4mm is probably OK.
@@Berga610 Ok, thanks. Today I tried to drill with a 3mm drill with a battery but I could not, tomorrow I will try it with a standing one and use a 4mm.
David A. You probably need to buy a higher quality drill bit...
Can you explain me what the welding machine are u using? Tig? Mig?
You can use either. I use TIG for stainless
You had me right up to the part about using a nail and welding it in place to align the bushing. Shouldn't the repair kit contain a new roll pin??
Can you weld it
Hi, may I ask whats the mileage is on the car. Regards Dave Porter London UK
This one was around 70k miles, which I believe is a typical age of failure
How much you charge to do this
Where do you live can you rebuild mine pls 😢
is it from a volvo t6 ? ....anyway , nice nice job
Lasse Nielsen n54 Bmw 335i
Why not get rid of the waste gate?
👍🙏
On my W204 is stuck. 😞
Where did you find the parts?
ECS tuning sells a Vargas kit, or you can buy them on Amazon/eBay
@@Berga610 I actually have a 2013 VW Tiguan and they do not carry this for my vehicle. Looks like a company called Mamba has them. Have you heard anything about them? are they a good company?
@@sidneyabernathy854 nope, no clue as it’s probably an entirely different project.
@@Berga610 Gotcha. Thanks for the prompt reply.
I ll just buy new turbos lol
My thoughts exactly..
Yup.. me too
Just 10 time more expensive
Hey Andrew, just wanted to know if you were a professional welder or self-taught?
Self-taught!
@@Berga610 I do have a flux welder which Ive gotten used to using but would like to upgrade to a mig/tig welder in the near future because Welding in something I would like to get into as a hobby.
Could I send my turbo to you to fix?
I'm sorry, now's not a good time!
@@Berga610 It's a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. Do suggest any other rebuild shops?
looks like im going single a lot sooner
Just be more careful getting the busing inn. If your using a hammer like he does, don't start bashing it like that. As you can see it starts out crooked, not good. Start of by tapping it inn gently to make sure you get it square from the get go. You can start using more force as it gets further down. To even make it easier. Heat up the steel around the hole while the bushing sits in the freezer. It will slide in easy if the bore/hole is nice and clean.
CoolKD2005 Very true. Since there was a chance of misalignment, I should have used smaller taps until certain it’s going in perfectly straight!
Lol use dry ice or freezer for 1h. No hummer needed
maybe put that bushing in the freezer for a while first.
Why buy a slide hammer ? why not use a large diameter all thread and use a large impact 1/2 drive deepwell socket and simply use wrenches and nuts to screw it out ? less then $80 and the pulling force is 20 times plus more it will pull out smoothly with no effort ?
Can you elaborate? Sorry I was dropped on my head as a child 🤪
Chinese drill bits break and couldnt drill butter !
Junk like much of their products.