ok to use a dying turbo?

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Jan 26, 2005 | 09:37 AM

nate951

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ok to use a dying turbo?

I have this nissan t3 and it has some very noticeable shaft play. I was thinking of just using it until it dies, but is this safe? When it breaks, will it bring any other parts of my engine down with it?

Jan 26, 2005 | 12:03 PM

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Re:ok to use a dying turbo?

I'd just rebuild it first, less trouble in the future.

Jan 26, 2005 | 12:23 PM

nate951

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Re:ok to use a dying turbo?

I was thinking of just buying one in better shape

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