Today when I took the air box and tube out to clean them I noticed that the veins on my turbo were covered in oil, this is not normal is it? I assume there is a seal in there that has failed, are there any turbo rebuild kits that I can buy? Thanks for any help. Oh, there is also in/out play on the turbo shaft, is this normal?

 

NO, forward and aft play is no good. http://www.htturbo.com/7.html

 

which truck? might be easier to change it. there's alot of guy that have upgraded turbos, and you could pick up a hx priced right

 

Checked both trucks, and both turbos have forward and aft play -- you can pull the shaft in and out about 1/8 of an inch, and slightly more on the 96. Can they be rebuilt, or is it better to replace them? Thanks. (I know this is the 12-valve forum, but should I get an HX to replace the HY on the 01?)

 

Yes they can be rebuilt or replaced its whatever you want to do or how much money your willing to spend.