Wastegate needs to be replaced.

turbodan · 03-17-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by a/r design

A lot of older Audis were externally gated. And probably a number of other older cars I am not aware of

Also the e23 745i

ar design · 03-17-2008, 11:44 PM

My 335i has a slight tick at idle, but not at any other time. I've had a Xede on for about 1500 miles. Anyone else think that rear turbo wastegate is failing?

O-cha · 03-17-2008, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by a/r design

My 335i has a slight tick at idle, but not at any other time. I've had a Xede on for about 1500 miles. Anyone else think that rear turbo wastegate is failing?

No because the tick is not at idle.

Ryan(e92) · 03-18-2008, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MonacoTT

Just got back from the dealer.

They are replacing both turbos in the car.

Hey join the club Im gettin BOTH my turbos replaced too.

ar design · 03-18-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by O-cha

No because the tick is not at idle.

So I'm OK?

5soko · 03-18-2008, 11:47 AM

20k/ 15k with SSTT no issues at all ever with thecar. knock on wood.

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