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waste gate won't stay shut.

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#1 ·
My waste gate is not functioning correctly due to crazy amounts of rust, it won't close all the way and I can only build 15psi. Im going to get a new turbo at the end of August but for now im going remove my turbine housing cover and perminatly seal my waste gate shut. Will my turbo be okay with out the waste gate opening?
 
#2 ·
Should be fine for a few weeks, make sure to "roll" into and out of the throttle so you don't bark your turbo.
 
#4 ·
Blow out the bearing
 
#5 ·
That "bark" is what is known in the aviation gas turbine engine business as compressor stall. Do it enough times and the turbine blades will break off the wheel.
 
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