Tdo5h Compressor housing modification

[thegreatestben]

Asking here since noone has replied/read project thread.

I have a question for those experienced in turbos
I need to mount the wastegate actuator to the compressor housing since clocking the turbo around 180deg.

The flat raised surface with all the numbers stamped in it is pretty much perfect.
I just want to know if it's ok to drill and tap into this?
It'd only be shallow, it seems quite thick in that location.

Its a TD05H if that makes any difference?
Pic shows where an existing hole in the bracket lines up

[iOnic]

Yep it'll be fine. Just take the comp housing off first and make sure you've cleaned every last metal filing out before you put it back on

[Phothog]

As iOnic said, its no problems...
its only a cast bit for the Turbocharger number to go.
there is no special anything in there..
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Have you done it yet?

Chris.

[thegreatestben]

Nope might go do it nowish.

[thegreatestben]

Turns out its 8mm thick there
Went right through but thats ok, shortened a capscrew to the right length.

All gravy now