14b wastegate actuator replacement

[Mr_Fielgood]

Got the two bolts that the actuator mounts to off but at the end of the arm is where you're suppose to find a clip to secure it.
This is what I find instead.








Looks like its welded or at least JB welded.
How should I move forward on replacing this part?

 

[Chad989of2000]

I would honestly get in there with a small cutting tool (Dremel) and then smooth out the post that the wastegate actuator arm slides over. I have a feeling the PO's pin kept falling off (had it happen to me before) and out of frustration he put the JB Weld to it. You may have to then drill a small hole to place the pin through if the previous hole is filled too.

 

[tektic]

You could probably just crush it with pliers and pull it right off. That arm is strong as hell I actually watched a friend tow a car down the block connecting a chain to it. He was mad timing jumped and he just did the head.