wastegate problems

['97-2.3L-ranger]

i idel at about 18-20 psi vac. i stay in vac all through 1st gear 2nd gear till i hit 3rd then almost instantly in 3rd it will hit 1 pound boost steady. my gauge in 1st,2nd will go from idel about 20psi vac to about 10 psi vac never any closer to boost

[freebyrd24]

Is your wastegate open at idle? If you run an open wastegate this is easy to check

When I first installed my wastegate I forgot to put in the "fire ring". This messed up my wastegate so that it was always open

Just a thought of something to check!

[Jesshwarren]

Here are some pics how to install the WG. With no ring installed you will not be able to make boost.

http://www.rangersrevenge.com/pic's/wg/DSC01018.JPG

http://www.rangersrevenge.com/pic's/wg/DSC01019.JPG

http://www.rangersrevenge.com/pic's/wg/DSC01020.JPG

http://www.rangersrevenge.com/pic's/wg/DSC01022.JPG

http://www.rangersrevenge.com/pic's/wg/DSC01023.JPG

['97-2.3L-ranger]

i have that ring installed. it on there tight. i don't know what else it could be.

[Kurt]

valve could be stuck open.

[Jesshwarren]

Is your turbo internaly gated? If it is you need to shut the internal WG.

['97-2.3L-ranger]

no i have the waste gate you pictured. the same style. i put suction pressure in the side port but it does not hold suction does that mean anything. i looked at the internal rubber linner and looks fine. the only thing i have noticed is one of the allen screws is stripped out. i'm going to re-thread it today and i'll use a liquid gasket on it just to be sure. i changed the 8lb spring to a 14.7 lb spring . if this does not work i'll buy one from you jess.