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Spoolin Montego · 01-28-2013, 11:55 AM

Hi Guys,

I think my wastegates have begun to rattle, but I'm not sure as it sounds somewhat like an exhaust leak on idle. Not to mention the piece of shit aFe downpipe I have on there hits my motor mount to make things worse (

) The sound is audible on idle and on deceleration, also slightly on light acceleration. Debating on whether to put the stock pipes back on and take it to the dealer or toss the aFe downpipes for a pipe that actually fits the car. If it matters I have 54k on the car now, and I put about 25k on it within the course of the last year.

Offtopic - I contacted aFe about these pipes after I was told by 2 SA's and Fred at Evolution Racewerks that the pipes are junk and are hitting my chassis and they pretty much told me to pound rocks, definiely not a company I plan to support anymore.

Angerman · 01-28-2013, 12:11 PM

Gonna be hard to tell you what it is...do you have a video or something

Dackelone · 01-28-2013, 12:27 PM

pull off the vacuum line(s) at the vacuum res with the engine running. Two res next to the passenger headlight. IF the rattle stops with the engine running - your WG are shot.

I posted a video a week or two ago about this. I can't find it right now.

Qbrozen · 01-28-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

pull off the vacuum line(s) at the vacuum res with the engine running. Two res next to the passenger headlight. IF the rattle stops with the engine running - your WG are shot.

I posted a video a week or two ago about this. I can't find it right now.

Yes, you did. Here it is.

Dackelone · 01-28-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Qbrozen

Yes, you did. Here it is.

Thanks buddy!

foofopps · 01-28-2013, 05:39 PM

Are wastegates covered up to 100k like HPFP?

b1aze · 01-28-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by foofopps

Are wastegates covered up to 100k like HPFP?

8yrs/82k miles

foofopps · 01-28-2013, 05:51 PM

^I see after clicking the link, very informative. Thanks

Angerman · 01-28-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by b1aze

8yrs/82k miles

What about if you're FBO and tuned, would it still be covered?

b1aze · 01-28-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Angerman

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Originally Posted by b1aze

8yrs/82k miles

What about if you're FBO and tuned, would it still be covered?

Depends on your rapport is with your local SA.

01-28-2013, 11:55 AM	#1
Spoolin Montego Second Lieutenant Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 220 iTrader: (0)	How To Tell If Wastegates Are Rattling? Hi Guys, I think my wastegates have begun to rattle, but I'm not sure as it sounds somewhat like an exhaust leak on idle. Not to mention the piece of shit aFe downpipe I have on there hits my motor mount to make things worse () The sound is audible on idle and on deceleration, also slightly on light acceleration. Debating on whether to put the stock pipes back on and take it to the dealer or toss the aFe downpipes for a pipe that actually fits the car. If it matters I have 54k on the car now, and I put about 25k on it within the course of the last year. Offtopic - I contacted aFe about these pipes after I was told by 2 SA's and Fred at Evolution Racewerks that the pipes are junk and are hitting my chassis and they pretty much told me to pound rocks, definiely not a company I plan to support anymore. __________________ 2009 135i 6 Speed \| aFe Downpipes \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| aFe Dual Cone \| Cobb Stage 2+ \| Apex ARC8
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01-28-2013, 12:11 PM	#2
Angerman Spoolin' and Droolin' Drives: 08 135i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 841 iTrader: (0)	Gonna be hard to tell you what it is...do you have a video or something __________________ Old\| 2005 s2000: KPRO, Invidia q300 v4, PLM header, BERK 70mm HFC, Vortech v2 (3.6" Reichard Pulley), FMIC, ID 725cc (397whp/243tq @9psi, Tuned at Innovative Motorworks. New\| 2008 135i: COBB Stage 2+, ER CP, TiAL Q, BMS OCC, BMS DCI, Active Autowerke 2.0 Sport FMIC, VRSF 3" DPs, CP-E Axleback, Robs' PCV. Coming Soon: AMS FMIC, welded 3" cold piping

01-28-2013, 12:27 PM	#3
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,048 iTrader: (0)	pull off the vacuum line(s) at the vacuum res with the engine running. Two res next to the passenger headlight. IF the rattle stops with the engine running - your WG are shot. I posted a video a week or two ago about this. I can't find it right now. __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide 1addicts at Stelv1oPass

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foofopps Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 119 iTrader: (1)	Are wastegates covered up to 100k like HPFP?

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foofopps Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 119 iTrader: (1)	^I see after clicking the link, very informative. Thanks