I have a 2018 A5 coupe that has the wastegate sticking problem. Yesterday I called a nearby Audi dealer to order a new turbo, and no surprise, they are on backorder everywhere with no ship dates. So my only option seems to be to buy the aftermarket wastegate repair kit and change out the wastegate components.
I've been watching videos on how to get the turbo assembly out in order to avoid any surprises, and it is a bit of a pain due to the tight spaces and the need to remove water and oil lines from the turbo.
I noticed that the turbo assembly has a clamp that holds the intake and exhaust sides together. I was thinking that, if I just loosen the one screw on that clamp, then I might be able to remove just the exhaust side of the turbo, and then I would not have to disconnect the oil lines and the water line and electrical connectors. I could then repair the wategate and put the exhaust side back in. (I do know that the turbine shaft runs from one side of the turbo to the other, so I'm not sure if disassembly is possible.)
Can anyone tell me if I can remove just the exhaust side of the turbo without screwing up my turbocharger?
Thanks
I've been watching videos on how to get the turbo assembly out in order to avoid any surprises, and it is a bit of a pain due to the tight spaces and the need to remove water and oil lines from the turbo.
I noticed that the turbo assembly has a clamp that holds the intake and exhaust sides together. I was thinking that, if I just loosen the one screw on that clamp, then I might be able to remove just the exhaust side of the turbo, and then I would not have to disconnect the oil lines and the water line and electrical connectors. I could then repair the wategate and put the exhaust side back in. (I do know that the turbine shaft runs from one side of the turbo to the other, so I'm not sure if disassembly is possible.)
Can anyone tell me if I can remove just the exhaust side of the turbo without screwing up my turbocharger?
Thanks