Boost problem, Any thoughts appreciated Options

[malecrod]

I recently installed a new clutch, which I have done numerous times before and ever since, my car won't boost pass 11psi. I had it it set at 15-16psi previously. I double checked and readjusted everything I could possibly think of but it did not help. I don't think this is a boost leak but I may be wrong. So this morning I decided to disconnect the nipple coming from turbo to the actuator to see if boost will creep since the actuator is now disconnected. And still I will only boost to 11psi! So now I'm thinking maybe the wastegate is stuck open? or it this a boost leak? Car boost fine to 11psi with no signs of leak or hesitations. It just wont go pass 11psi regardless of weather I turn boost controller up or down. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I also installed new plugs, wires, dist cap & rotor hoping to solve this but it didn't make any difference.
Thanks

This post has been edited by malecrod: May 8, 2011 - 1:25 PM

[malecrod]

I think you are right on the money. I have thought about it and thats the only conclusion I kept coming to. Because whenever I remove the transmission, the bracket for the clocked turbo is always hagging loose on the actuator. And it is the only part of the turbo unit that has to be removed and bolted back. I have noted that when I losen the bolts that hold the bracket to the transmission a little, boost drops down, and when I tighten it, it goes up. Then thing is it is tighten all the way down to max and I'm stuck at 11psi. So i will try your suggestion this weekend. I may have to take out the downpipe to actually see if the wastegate is fully closing or not. it just a pain to take out because I have to remove the AC lines out of the way, making me lose refrigerant. I appreciate your input.