So I just found out that my Mazdaspeed's wastegate diaphragm is toast and needs to be replaced. Also, the Mazda OEM wastegate actuator cost an arm and a leg to replace (~$500). I've been told that aftermarket wastegate [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]actuators are quite a bit cheaper. [/SIZE][/FONT]Therefore, could someone point me to the right recommended aftermarket replacement?
I don't know much about the wastegate actuators so I'm trying to research it a bit more. I'm a bit confused about the huge price gap between the aftermarkets brands. For example is this the wastegate actuator or just the diaphragm?
Code: ATP-WGT-011B
Price:$59.00
Should I go ahead and replace the actuator or just the diaphragm that's shredded? Is the wastegate diaphragm different for each manufacturer?
Mechanics at the shop said it was a lengthy job to complete. So, I guess this wouldn't be something I could do on my own. The shop labor fee for this install isn't cheap either. It's not so much a problem that I don't boost all the time, but it's a pain when I can't boost at all.
Thanks!
I don't know much about the wastegate actuators so I'm trying to research it a bit more. I'm a bit confused about the huge price gap between the aftermarkets brands. For example is this the wastegate actuator or just the diaphragm?
Code: ATP-WGT-011B
Price:$59.00
Should I go ahead and replace the actuator or just the diaphragm that's shredded? Is the wastegate diaphragm different for each manufacturer?
Mechanics at the shop said it was a lengthy job to complete. So, I guess this wouldn't be something I could do on my own. The shop labor fee for this install isn't cheap either. It's not so much a problem that I don't boost all the time, but it's a pain when I can't boost at all.
Thanks!