Shaft play after rebuild???

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11-11-2007, 11:48 AM

EH9

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Shaft play after rebuild???

I just had my t3 turbo rebuilt and sat it on the shelf when i recieved it as happy as can be

I come back to it for the install and check it out, it has noticeable shaft play in/out side/side just as it did before

Is this how a rebuilt turbo feels? i thought it would be tight and may have the littlest bit of play for oil but not this much. What do you all think?

11-11-2007, 11:57 AM

StanB

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Re: Shaft play after rebuild???

It should not have the same shaft play as before the rebuilt. I rebuilt mine myself, and I could notice the difference in tightness when I was done. Contact the person/shop that rebuilt it for you and discuss the issue with him/them.

11-11-2007, 02:49 PM

EH9

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Re: Shaft play after rebuild???

any other thoughts?

11-11-2007, 04:06 PM

the 13th round

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Re: Shaft play after rebuild???

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Originally Posted by StanB

11-11-2007, 11:45 PM

seerex

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Re: Shaft play after rebuild???

I did it my self and there was none. FYI don't do it your self.

11-12-2007, 12:03 AM

90dx

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Re: Shaft play after rebuild???

There should be no in and out play and very little side to side as there will be a bit for the clearance in the bearings.Do not install it send it back.