Speedy_Gonzales Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I posted on here a few weeks back when my TD5 started being really lumpy, and after some kind feedback from the folks on here I established that it was the turbo activator sticking: http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopi...turbo+activator It has since [turbo activator] started playing up intermitently, mainly after the engine gets warm after a run... Sometimes theres power then there isnt! I can rectify this with WD40 and a pair of pliers, but in all honesty I dont want to be doing this every 5 minutes!!! Looking at microcat the turbo activator is not listed as a seperate component, so I was wondering if anyone out there may know where to get hold of one, or even better may have a spare one lying around that they would like to sell? Alternatively, (and as I may have to do this myself) has anyone with a similar problem stripped an activator down and is able to give me a few pointers in the right direction, i.e. removal and problem parts/areas etc? Many thanks Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicTheOrange90 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I know it says trade enquires but http://www.turbotechnics.com/docs/components/t2actuator.htm seem to sell components, they might be able to give you a reseller... http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.a...mp;catalog=0001 seem to do a lot of actuators and the Discovery Owners club shows the turbo is a Garrett GT20 I suppose a new turbo is too expensive, but have seent them in LRO for around 380 new.... The Forge guys seem the best, let me know if you have any success, I might riing them myself.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy_Gonzales Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 I know it says trade enquires but http://www.turbotechnics.com/docs/components/t2actuator.htm seem to sell components, they might be able to give you a reseller...http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.a...mp;catalog=0001 seem to do a lot of actuators and the Discovery Owners club shows the turbo is a Garrett GT20 I suppose a new turbo is too expensive, but have seent them in LRO for around 380 new.... The Forge guys seem the best, let me know if you have any success, I might riing them myself.. Lovely, thanks Nic P.S: I didnt realise it was called an actuator and not an activator! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 AR turbo in Birstall sell all sort of spares superb service to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy_Gonzales Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 AR turbo in Birstall sell all sort of sparessuperb service to These guys provide details on the Garrett GT20 type: http://www.crturbos.co.uk/cat_06.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy_Gonzales Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 Phoned a few of the turbo guys today and was quoted from £45 to £70 for a recon actuator, though after speaking to one guy might have an answer. He commented that treating the sticking actuator rod with WD40 would not really help due to the high heat generated by the turbo (why didnt I think of that!) which would effectively evaporate the WD quickly. He suggested trying a high temperature grease or oil instead... I'm going to strip it off the turbo, give it a clean and grease the part where the actuator rod goes into the diaphram container (the zinc circular thingie!) Will try this and update the thread accordingly:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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