2006-07-02 10:45:19 · 2 answers · asked by reliant 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
a wastegate is a device that bypasses some exhaust flow around the turbine section of a turbocharger to control maximum boost.
2006-07-02 11:13:34 · answer #1 · answered by casualtr97 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As was previously stated a wastegate is essentially a device that bypasses some exhaust flow around the turbine section of a turbocharger to control maximum boost. A wastegate is usually controlled by a pressure actuator that is connected to manifold pressure. The wastegate is normally closed, held shut by a spring inside the actuator canister. When preset pressure limits are exceeded, the actuator progressively opens the wastegate, allowing exhaust flow to bypass the turbine, and regulates manifold boost pressure.
2006-07-04 05:42:56 · answer #2 · answered by eddie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋