TURBO QUESTION????????????????????
15-06-2007, 08:04 PM
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TURBO QUESTION????????????????????
There,s obviously got to be some play in the shaft on a good turbo,but what play is good.
IN & OUT or SIDE TO SIDE.?
IN & OUT or SIDE TO SIDE.?
15-06-2007, 08:07 PM
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A very small amount of side to side (radial) play is normal for a plain bearing turbo, as the shaft sits on a film of oil.
In out (axial play) should not be noticeable (althought there is a tiny, tiny amount)
Both for plain/journal bearing turbos (i.e. regular T3, T4 etc).
EDIT: to add more info.
In out (axial play) should not be noticeable (althought there is a tiny, tiny amount)
Both for plain/journal bearing turbos (i.e. regular T3, T4 etc).
EDIT: to add more info.
.......Thanks chaps.
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