Pegasus
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- Your Mercedes
- Sprinter 312D 2000 2.9L
I have a Sprinter 312D - Hymer campervan. It seems to lack power when climbing hills, i.e. down to second gear on moderate hills. So I have been trying to find the cause.
I have discovered that the actuator for the wastegate valve on the turbo does not appear to move when the engine is revved (to about 3000rpm). I am not sure if it is meant to move or not when no load is on the engine. I also find that I cannot move the crank or control rod. I assume that it should move when the engine is running and it should be possible to move the crank manually when the engine is not running. I would be very grateful if someone could let me know:
If it is seized or is it meant to be like that?
Would this cause a lack of power?
Is it likely to be the actuator or the wastegate that is seized?
Are they easy to replace?
Many thanks.
I have discovered that the actuator for the wastegate valve on the turbo does not appear to move when the engine is revved (to about 3000rpm). I am not sure if it is meant to move or not when no load is on the engine. I also find that I cannot move the crank or control rod. I assume that it should move when the engine is running and it should be possible to move the crank manually when the engine is not running. I would be very grateful if someone could let me know:
If it is seized or is it meant to be like that?
Would this cause a lack of power?
Is it likely to be the actuator or the wastegate that is seized?
Are they easy to replace?
Many thanks.