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Old 02-20-2010, 04:20 AM   #19
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Originally Posted by mirage83 View Post
Most turbo's will have a small amount of radial play, even new ones depending on the type of bearings they use. Axial play is another matter, and you really don't want any at all.
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Originally Posted by cre View Post
When you check the turbo there really shouldn't be much movement in any direction. If there's more than 1 to 1.5mm it's in need of a rebuild, more than 2 to 2.5 and it could be whining and possibly beyond rebuilding. Check if the impeller is making contact with the compressor housing in any spot... if it is check for missing material, don't want shavings making it past the IC and into the engine.
cre quoted. taken from another thread.
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