Thanks for the responses, and i`m sorry for not returning to this thread with some results. I`ll write an update once I have some extra time.
In the meantime, I`d like to know where to find the
dome-shaped metal gasket that is in the turbo wastegate area under that cover that is held up by four nuts. I think I will also need a new cover and probably all studs will break at removal. UGH...
I think, old Mercedes cars used that very same gasket btw, I would need more than one, at least two, if anyone could locate it pls let us know.
I can see signs of an exhaust blow-out (grey stains) below the unit, between the two lower nuts. The cover also rusted away pretty badly, i`m not sure I can reuse it. As far as I remember, that cover is just a flat plate, right? THX.
Probably there is a complete kit with every part necessary for a full turbo rebuild project (gaskets, studs, dome gasket, other gaskets and nuts etc, bolts for the turbo and its housing etc)? I`ll search ``Garrett T3 rebuild kit``.
gasket is this: 409262-0000 Actuator Gasket
Post #8 here:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...te-gasket.html