S2 Avant MTM -> RS2 -> GT3071R -> CT355

[Bram]

You know we're only trying to help.

I've had silicone hose break up on both the wastegate and diverter valve from heat. I didn't get any 2.7 bar boost spikes on the K24 though.

Your comments are appreciated very much. Cheers for that!

A lot of bad things I have (maybe because I was lucky) not yet experienced with my car, and I would like to keep it that way, so any advise I consider seriously as you can read from above

[4WheelDrifter]

Correct me if I'm wrong Stu but you've not driven your S2 in 3 years?

It's about 2½ years now, but who's counting?

I haven't forgotten what it's like to drive an S2. It's still the car I am most passionate about. Even though it looks like an old wreck on the driveway.

When I was mounting my WG on my car I thought it was a silly design, not being able to rotate the actuator so that the control port wasn't right above the turbo hotside. I've got plenty of Fyre Foil here to protect any nearby hoses.

[Rusty]

You'll get it sorted soon enough. I've not really driven mine properly in the last 18 months either and it too is looking a bit of a wreck, just a white one rather than black Oh well...

[Jamo]

Good man Bram, can't understand why ppl say it is o.k plastic gets brittle with heat and the cable tie is in heat central

I have SFS 8mm hose that Lee recommended to the forum, also available on ebay

[Bram]

Do you have a link where I could buy this braided 8mm silicone hose stuff? I can only find non-braided silicone hoses or straight braided silicone hoses, but I doubt they will work, since they need to be somewhat flexible

[repo]

Replace the banjo on he wg with a JLS one that has male -3 and fitting on the side, and use an3 teflon brake hose from solenoid to wg. That should be bombproof.

[Bram]

Replace the banjo on he wg with a JLS one that has male -3 and fitting on the side, and use an3 teflon brake hose from solenoid to wg. That should be bombproof.

Indeed, this has crossed my mind too. Prices seem to be OK too. thanks

[quattrostyle]

Bram maybe this is what you are looking for? http://www.auto-performance.co.uk/in...db360223c56f66

[Bram]

Bram maybe this is what you are looking for? http://www.auto-performance.co.uk/in...db360223c56f66

Hi Patrick, yes this could work too

[A80Avant]

i use samco silicone hoses there,not vaccum hoses and they are fine. I do use metal clips, except the one that goes on the top champer of the wastegate now,which i cannot find a clip that small atm.

bram, hows the project coming along? did you start the car yet?

[Bram]

i use samco silicone hoses there,not vaccum hoses and they are fine. I do use metal clips, except the one that goes on the top champer of the wastegate now,which i cannot find a clip that small atm.

bram, hows the project coming along? did you start the car yet?

Hopefully this weekend! Still need to fix the turbo hose to the Wagner IC, put in the turbo oil drain hose (should fit now, but I forgot the turbo middle section oil drain studs needed to be M10 now with the CT middle section compared to Garrett) and put in all the fluids. Next Wednesday I have to drive it somewhere else to put in the new sinter clutch, so it has to start!

[jade]

Hopefully this weekend! Still need to fix the turbo hose to the Wagner IC, put in the turbo oil drain hose (should fit now, but I forgot the turbo middle section oil drain studs needed to be M10 now with the CT middle section compared to Garrett) and put in all the fluids. Next Wednesday I have to drive it somewhere else to put in the new sinter clutch, so it has to start!

Hi Bram I have 2 ct458 turbos 1 is a 3b & the other is a normal one

The normal one has 8mm studs, the 3b appears not to be metric to small for 10mm to big for 8mm must be a imperial size, so maybe your are not M10 ? worth checking with a m10 bolt just to confirm

[Bram]

Hi Bram I have 2 ct458 turbos 1 is a 3b & the other is a normal one

The normal one has 8mm studs, the 3b appears not to be metric to small for 10mm to big for 8mm must be a imperial size, so maybe your are not M10 ? worth checking with a m10 bolt just to confirm

Cheers for coming back to this issue. Today I found out that the, 3B center section from CT, studs for the oil drain flange needs to have size 3/8" (approx 9.5mm) x 1.5 (URC thread, imperial, not fine) after calling Justin at CT. So not metric.

Actually I would like CT to include a bit more instructions on their website, like Garrett does on their products, or include the correct bolts with the purchase. Those 5 USD extra material cost should be covered by the retail price I guess, and would make life much more convenient for EU people.

A M10 stud did not fit, as I tried that today. Tomorrow I need to search for new studs.......again

[90/90qs]

let me know if you'd need some in the mail
Your project is looking good!

[Bram]

I found some 3/8 URC studs and bolts

yes, it looks like I can finish the build this weekend and try to start that engine on VEMS!