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Why is the wastegate valve blocked?
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Answer

The Wastegate valve is often blocked because the spring that manages the resistance and activation level could become dirty with debris, preventing the correct functioning of the piece or blocking it completely.
Posted on: 10 May 2022 by ScegliAuto

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