Replacing vacuum tube to wastegate

[131238]

The original vacuum tube to the wastegate on my MSP snapped in half. The dealership wanted $400+ to replace it, so I'm thinking of doing it myself. The area around the wastegate looks problematic though. What is the best way to gain access to that area?

 

[Spiced MSP]

the vacuum line? If so, that is a cheap and easy fix. Of course the stealership is going to charge that much because they are going to replace the WGA and it is around a hour plus job. The easiest way to get to it is to take the manifold, turbo and s pipe off and replace it off the car. Which that 400 dollar quote makes sense for that reason. But if it is just a vacuum line, why waste that much money for a 1 minute/1 dollar fix?

 

[hornsfan10609]

The OEM WGA is over $300, i'm sure with labor the dealer would be charging closer to $500. If you car needs a WGA you can buy one online for about $70 and replace the couple feet of vacuum line for a few dollars. It can be replaced without removing the turbo or manifold if you are patient and don't have hulk hands.

 

[131238]

Thanks Spiced MSP and hornsfan10609 for the suggestions. I managed to replace the vacuum line by taking out the hot-pipe. I had to reuse the stock elbow connector to the wastegate since my replacement tube was too small (5/32") to fit around the wastegate nipple. The stock clamp had to be replaced though, so hopefully the clamps I used are good enough to keep the line in place.

Tip: Use a blow dryer to soften the hot-pipe. This makes it easier to take out and put back in. Found this tip on another thread.

 

[hornsfan10609]

Damn some MSPs still have the stock plastic charge pipes? You can use zip ties to secure the lines on, it looks a little cleaner than all the little silver clamps.