Eagle02

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Looking at a kit today that is for sale locally. Either side of the turbo's shafts have some side to side play.

Precision Turbo PN: 78HPSH

Nothing can touching the housing at all, but it moves enough that I could capture it with a camera:

Pulling to one side:


Pushing to the other:



Can anyone tell me if this is normal?

Whats a rebuild on a Precision turbo cost?

Josh@KY-Turbo

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If the bearing has no oil it will have some play. It will tighten up when it has oil running through the bearing housing. If the wheels are not touching the housing dry then you are probably good to go. Having it checked out is always a safe bet though. Rebuilds costs will vary.

Beaflag VonRathburg

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I can say that having my GT4202 rebuilt locally cost me $402. They went through the center section and installed new bearings through everything. My turbo did have enough play in it though that it was contacting the compressor housing.

TurboZ28408

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as long as the thrust play isnt too excessive. and the blades dont touch the housing you're ok

HydroStream6

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Yup a little side to side play is normal if it's dry. It's the in and out play that's a no-no.

jrocstar

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<.016'' is spec dry for a new turbo. i had mine rebuilt and it had pretty much ZERO shaft play. mine was at .026" and never contacted the housing but it was toast regardless.

Eagle02

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That makes a lot of sense now that you say it like that. Nothing is contacting the housing at all and there are no oil leaks either.

Assuming end play is like pulling and pushing on the shaft, vs side to side, this turbo had NO end play that I could feel/hear/see.

Thanks for all the feedback folks. I called precision as well and they, based on what I told them about the turbo, guessed that it was in fine condition as well.