Another VNT vacuum actuator question

[Flash635]

I contacted a Garrett agent about my previous question and was told that I can't get the actuator separately and if I managed to find a horrible cheap Chinese made actuator somewhere (Garrett is made in China) that it would be nearly impossible to dial it in without using a flowbench which nobody has got.

This sounds all very dramatic to me and I'm sure I'd be able to get it close enough considering the the value of the car, a 2005 R5.

Has anyone done this job and can comment or advise?

 

[PRY4SNO]

Sorry, but why not get a used one from a wrecker or parts recycler and keep the turbo as a spare?

That's what I did on my CJAA when the actuator failed.

 

[Flash635]

I could do but I rebuilt my turbo about a year ago.

 

[TurboABA]

Here.... never used them, but I might be better at searches than you are

Actuator | BR7494

br-turbo.com