I would like to think removing all that stuff is not necessary.

But it is a sod to see.

You need a good torch. Have someone turn the ignition on and see if you can see the rod moving

how about looking at this one too...? to get an idea of what it looks like..?

thanks

Yes that good

Hi it was wurth high temperature penetrating oil off eBay 18£ a tin
Mine only stuck when hot
I drownd it and turned the key on and off not starting it just so the Actuator opened and closed you can here it click then let it soke in over night
A V6 is passage side think there's a how to do in here mine is a v8 2 turbos and harder to get at 61 AB 5.0 supercharged rocket
07 HSE TDV8 with lots of toys EGR removed BAS remap
56 HSE WAS FULL OF PROBLEMS

Farmer Mel Tucker wrote:

Mine worked, for a whole day
not a happy bunny
I have a workshop at home so I think I'm gonna get it cleared, get a heater, and some oil - what's best Neil? and have a crack myself
Geez I surely can't do any worse...
Is there anything on YouTube anyone know?

Thanks all for the help, its definitely the actuator (I assume I only have one?) so being on this forum has been great

What kind of use does your vehicle get? If it is all mostly short journeys and run on standard diesel or worse the budget supermarket stuff, perhaps the variable vanes themselves inside the turbo are partially seized with carbon deposits. You could try putting a few tankfulls of Shell V Max through it with some Miller's diesel cleaner added and taking it for a few long blasts to give it a clear out.

I have desisted from making the clichéd accusation of using red diesel in it as I'm sure you wouldn't dream of doing that.  2008 MY Java Black TDV8 HSE

Cant hurt can it Paddi. At the moment I don't do too many journeys as I work seasonally - March to October.
I'm going to have the codes read again on Monday as I fear the turbo itself is going/gone and thus no amount of cleaning will do anything sadly (will any high spec fuel do Paddi as there's not a shell near me)

Anyone know if the code for turbo failure is different to that of the actuator sticking? I know I'm clutching at straws but it was ok while I was working and travelling 20 odd miles a day.

Thanks