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jpalamar · 04-22-2011, 08:35 AM

Car sometimes spikes at 20 PSI then drops to 0. Other times stays at 0. Other times works perfectly. Diagnosed as a bad waste gate.

I'm assuming it isn't good to keep driving as it is but the dealer gave the car back and told us to drive it until the part comes in.

Any long term damage or things I should keep an eye out for?

Nick 95 6sp · 04-22-2011, 10:55 AM

As long as it doesn't stick closed while you're boosting you should be safe. If possible, just putz around carefully, easy on the throttle until it's fixed.

omgjacki · 05-14-2011, 03:05 AM

Why would he need to see a technician? He already said the part is on the way so he obviously already saw one...

jpalamar · 05-16-2011, 11:39 AM

Just an update. WG was getting stuck open and not boosting. WG was replaced and worked fine for about 40 miles and then same symptoms. All electrical with the WG was replaced and now the car has been working fine for a few weeks.

04-22-2011, 08:35 AM	#1
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	Driving with a bad waste gate Car sometimes spikes at 20 PSI then drops to 0. Other times stays at 0. Other times works perfectly. Diagnosed as a bad waste gate. I'm assuming it isn't good to keep driving as it is but the dealer gave the car back and told us to drive it until the part comes in. Any long term damage or things I should keep an eye out for? __________________ 2014 Mustang GT performance package, M6, Brembo brakes, Torsen diff with 3.73, Steeda CAI with 101mm MAF, ST coilovers with caster/camber plates, BMR lower control arms, BMR watts link, BMW sway bars with end links, front brake cooling ducts, SR short shiffter, and custom tuned

04-22-2011, 10:55 AM	#2
Nick 95 6sp Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Narberth, PA Member #3675 My Ride: '95 Supra Turbo 6sp iTrader: (0)	As long as it doesn't stick closed while you're boosting you should be safe. If possible, just putz around carefully, easy on the throttle until it's fixed. __________________ Nick '95 6sp Supra Twin GT2860's w/TiAL exhaust housings, 2X TiAL WG's and BOV's, on V-band moded HKS twin manifolds, AEM v2, FJO w/NTK, AEM meth/water spray, GSC S1 cams, OS Giken triple clutch and Super Lock LSD, Racelogic

05-14-2011, 03:05 AM	#3
omgjacki Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gilbertsville, PA Member #5869 My Ride: 2018 CX-5 GT Premium, 2018 Honda Grom iTrader: (4)	Why would he need to see a technician? He already said the part is on the way so he obviously already saw one... __________________ Ryan M. Sherwood September 9, 1985 - October 7, 2009

05-16-2011, 11:39 AM	#4
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	Just an update. WG was getting stuck open and not boosting. WG was replaced and worked fine for about 40 miles and then same symptoms. All electrical with the WG was replaced and now the car has been working fine for a few weeks. __________________ 2014 Mustang GT performance package, M6, Brembo brakes, Torsen diff with 3.73, Steeda CAI with 101mm MAF, ST coilovers with caster/camber plates, BMR lower control arms, BMR watts link, BMW sway bars with end links, front brake cooling ducts, SR short shiffter, and custom tuned

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