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calaisturbo.com.au - can anyone tell me if a turbo should have any play in the shaft

Started by sle333 · 29 July 2004 · 6 replies

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sle333Archived member

29-07-04, 20:59 GMT+10#1

could anyone tell me if a turbo should have any play in the shaft plz pm me

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jordyArchived member

29-07-04, 21:13 GMT+10#2

Ideally it should have none or very little, however shaft play only becomes a major problem if the wheels can contact the housing.

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87calaisArchived member

30-07-04, 23:11 GMT+10#3

yes it should, if there is no play in the shaft - that means that there is no clearance for the oil to flow around the bearings.

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HDTCALArchived member

30-07-04, 23:12 GMT+10#4

Yeah thats right what scott said!

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duz360Archived member

30-07-04, 23:13 GMT+10#5

Quote: Originally Posted by 87calais yes it should, if there is no play in the shaft - that means that there is no clearance for the oil to flow around the bearings. true,in a non ballbearing turbo

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GMCHSRArchived member

31-07-04, 04:56 GMT+10#6

why are bb turbo's ment 2 hav play. try pushing the shaft in and out not just side 2 side

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087-GMHArchived member

05-08-04, 01:56 GMT+10#7

Ok so if it has little play in shaft but when i sping the turbine round and doesnt touch the sides is that ok on both end? I will check for pushing the shaft in and out as GMCHSR advised above. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

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