Alright, so I got this turbo for free, it is Garrett and the lable says TB03, so I am guessing it is a type of a T3. It has an internal wastegate and a .42 compressor housing. (I think it is from a volvo)
The turbo has both horizontal and vertical shaft play and bent fins on the compressor side.
Here are my question:
What exactly is this?
How many PSI is the wastegate on?
Should I keep it or trash it? The shop here can balance and fix the shaft (lol shaft) for $38, and I could put the new seal in myself.

What do you guys think?

 

junk

 

Yes there is in/out play. So I got it for free for a reason?

 

gay

 

Looks like a Garrett T3 .42/.48
from a Volvo.
Do you know which engine it was from? The wastegate could be from 5.8~10 psi.

 

bent fins + shaft play in more than one direction = junk

you could try selling some parts on egay, i.e. housings, any fittings, actuator, etc.

 

No, the fins aren't hitting anything, but there is slight shaft play in all directions. I am guessing a rebuild won't cure this?