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whats normal for turbo shaft play?

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Old 09-30-2008 | 11:03 PM
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whats normal for turbo shaft play?

Like the title says what is normal movement up and down and side to side on a 62/71/13 turbo shaft
Old 09-30-2008 | 11:12 PM
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well i dont know for the 62 but i know for my 64 that my end play is either non existant or its so small i cant tell that it moves.. and thats how you want it to be less shaft play the better
Old 09-30-2008 | 11:15 PM
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Well mine has a little play front to back when I wiggle it radiator to fire wall, this is probably not good??
Old 09-30-2008 | 11:22 PM
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Thats bad, hood to ground and fender to fender can have some play but in and out like you said is no good.
Old 09-30-2008 | 11:24 PM
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Thats what I thought so what do I do about it?
Old 09-30-2008 | 11:36 PM
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You can probably buy a rebuild kit for it. If it gets very bad at all, the compressor wheel will eat into the compressor housing. You should be able to rebuild it yourself for a lot less than a shop would charge if you have much mechanical knowledge. They arent too hard.
Old 09-30-2008 | 11:46 PM
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I have had this turbo for just a little over a year is it normal for them to wear this fast?
Old 10-01-2008 | 12:20 AM
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Call HTT and see what they say.
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