Rebuilt turbo has up and down play
03-03-2009, 12:42 AM
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Re: Rebuilt turbo has up and down play
Originally Posted by b20beast83
I rebuilt my turbo, new bearings ect.
The turbo still has up and down play.
Whats up?
What is the cause and what do i check
The turbo still has up and down play.
Whats up?
What is the cause and what do i check
03-03-2009, 04:52 PM
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Re: Rebuilt turbo has up and down play
Originally Posted by crxvtec91
Was it a rebuild kit off ebay? BTW a old turbo is like a old motor you must check to see if you are going to need bigger bearings.
how do i tell if i need oversized bearings
up and down play - thrust play
03-03-2009, 06:12 PM
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Re: Rebuilt turbo has up and down play
Originally Posted by b20beast83
got it from gpopshop
how do i tell if i need oversized bearings
up and down play - thrust play
how do i tell if i need oversized bearings
up and down play - thrust play
03-04-2009, 05:00 AM
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Re: Rebuilt turbo has up and down play
Originally Posted by b20beast83
i tried to put oil... same thing
And like they were saying parts wear down a bit over time and you may need oversized bearings to make up for the loss. You can put factory seals and bearings in and still have play.
