[mn1]

have done as u suggest and found the rod easyish to move and I assume the the other end of the rod is the wastgate? which moves fine. The acutuator when I blow through it i can feel air coming from the little hole at the bottom-no resistance to suck or blow so I take it the actuator is stuffed?its off the car and just have to find one in New Zealand.
Is there anything else I have to check while in this area of the vehicle? nearby is a steel pipe and hose going to it which looks a bit weepy with diesel or oil.
Any more input from the experts would be appreciated. Now I have estblished what the actuator is doing and wastgate sems to be free can i be sure the turbo is ok?

cheers