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Hi Bud,
Sorry to correct you Bud, it is just the opposite. As the name implies, 
the wastegate is a gate to the waste. When the gate is open, most of the 
exhaust gases flow directly to the muffler and are wasted. When the gate 
is closed, all exhaust gases flow to the turbine. 
I agree this does not help solving any turbo problem, but using the 
right wording would avoid adding some confusion.
Best regards
Remi Guerner
<<<<<<<As for the Turbo.  If the waste gate sticks closed you would see 
it in 
low MP.  If stuck open you will see an overboost (not good).  >>>>>>> 
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