Can I Rotate The 'rod' Of An Actuator?

[Torques]

Hello there,

I have a question:

The actuator that came with my hybrid turbo leaves very limted space between the 'nipple' and the tubing (the 'elbow' that

is attached to the turbo exit)

The clearance is about 1.5mm so I can not get a hose over the actuator-nipple.

I could rotate the actuator itself by 180 degrees, but of course the rod would have to be rotated back (-180) to its original position.

Would you know if it is possible to rotate the rod, or would that damage the actuator?

Thanks ...

[SargeRX8]

Isn't the rod threaded? You should be able to unwind it a turn then turn the actuator to compensate. I dont see any reason it would cause damage the actuator by turning the thing. Its just a rid with a hat in a sealed chamber and a spring.

[boostn0199]

No problem , as lOng as the rod fits onto the flap and opens and shuts without any trouble it will work.

[Torques]

Isn't the rod threaded? You should be able to unwind it a turn then turn the actuator to compensate. I dont see any reason it would cause damage the actuator by turning the thing. Its just a rid with a hat in a sealed chamber and a spring.

Hi!

Yes, the end of the rod has a thread to it ...

But the rod is kinked, it has to be in the original position otherwise it will interfere with the oil feed line.

So if I rotate the whole actuator by 180 degress I will have to rotate the rod itself back!

However, I don't know how the rod is attached to the actuator's internals ..

Edited July 12, 2011 by Torques

[GTScotT]

Double post FTL

[GTScotT]

Yes you can rotate it, no problem.

Spin it round like this, right round round round. < Link click!

[Torques]

Alright,

will try ....

[Torques]

Yes you can rotate it, no problem.

Spin it round like this, right round round round. < Link click!

Hi Scott,

Great!!! The video was giving me the right guidance

(what would I have done without it?)

@ALL ->

It went quite well, in fact I could use my fingers to rotate the actuator rod (as in the video).

If all goes well I can finally fire up the engine for the first time in 2 months (long story)

Edited July 12, 2011 by Torques