Parts for KKK16 turbo?

[EY]

The rubber membrane in the recirculation valve of my K16 has a tear in it which is leaking boost
I can't seem to find any parts suppliers for the K16, anyone know of any?

[MONTENEGRIAN]

blank it and use external blowoff...

[EY]

I'd rather not

No one ever needed to replace this part?

[EY]

Ok. Anyone got a scrap K16 they can rape for the recirc membrane?

[Cavalier-C20LET]

Ive a few mate. can check tomorrow for you eh

[EY]

That'd be much appreciated! Beer tokens waiting.

[MONTENEGRIAN]

I weld mine and it was perfect . Why not ????

[EY]

Weld the recirculation valve shut? Sounds like an ideal solution, but i don't want to run an atmospheric dump valve. I'd prefer to keep using the recirc valve

[MONTENEGRIAN]

Ok - I thought I made a mistake on my kkk -

[debeerd]

Blanc it off and run an external recirculating dumpvalve.

[Topbuzz]

I had the same problem, well the previous owner 'blanked' it off but removed the rubber membrane!! This of course caused an air leak (that took me ages to find). Lucky I have another K16 in bits that I robbed from. Vauxhall do not stock that part. Finding a 2nd hand turbo that's broken (ie compressor wheel etc) is your best bet. Or try a bicycle tyre inner tube batch/glue which might work.

[Cavalier-C20LET]

parts posted first class recorded today buddy

[EY]

Many thanks, you're a life saver!

[tiff_lee]

Any chance of a picture of the membrane, just out of interest.

[EY]

Yep i'll grab a picture next time i'm in the workshop.

[Cavalier-C20LET]

Did it arrive ok mate?

[EY]

Yep, worked a treat! Thanks again

[Cavalier-C20LET]

Exellent mate. Glad your sorted now

[Topbuzz]

Any chance of a picture of the membrane, just out of interest.

see my post on problems I had with it, inc pictures
C20LET recirc valve leak air?

[tiff_lee]

Ah cheers for the link topbuzz