I'm not sure what the standard method is when it comes to welding an internally gated waste gate shut. If the arm is welded because the flapper door itself is not easily accessible then this seems to create a problem (my situation). I have 2 turbos now with loose flappers, each gate was welded shut from different welders, I advised them both to weld the gate with some preload to ensure a good seal. Booth waste gate doors are now loose by about the same amount, .003-.005 approx. When the gates were first done they were tight but after heat cycling they are now loose at the door. I believe this is caused by thermal expansion because a weld just holds static. So when the turbo heat cycles, expands then contracts the parts end up gaping at ambient temps.
My question is, would thermal expansion be enough to completely seal the door once hot or is this method of welding the arm just a bad idea all together because of this?
It seems to me the best method is either to gain access to the flapper weld it shut directly or rig up a bracket that can be preloaded to ensure a proper seal at all times.
Am I just over thinking this is or is this a real problem?
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