well today i went for a drive and my car will not get boost until 5500 rpms =/. So i decided to check out the system to find that the vacuum line for the wastegate has completely disappeared and the 4 bolts holding for the exhaust side of the turbo are missing as well.

I guess that would explain why I am having boost issues and my downpipe is tapping the side of my transmission. Has something like this every happened to someone?

Where can I find a suitable vacuum hose and four bolts for the exhaust side of my turbo. I was going to check home depot today but I know they are special washers for the turbo and I didnt know which kind.

 

just get lock washers. it shouldnt matter.

 

i never could get lock washers to work because after a few heat cycles, they lose their locking capability. get some lock nuts. the wastegate line just melted and fell off probably.

 

anybody know what mm hose the tial 38mm wastegate take?

I found these searching on google.

http://www.paragonperformance.com/Silicone%20hose.html

I wonder if you can get a braided line for vacuum hoses