acceptable amount of shaft end play?
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acceptable amount of shaft end play? 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?
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?
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.
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.
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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.
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.
