Hi, another couple of newby questions, How much preload is acceptable when placing the rodend to the internal wastegate lever back on? At the moment I have to pull on the rod to slip it over? Not sure if this is normal. I have a stock turbo and actuator - I have tested the actuator for leaks, all seems good, rod moves fine. thanks again!

a bit of preload is no issue mate, normal.

Thanks. All I needed to know.