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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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turbo question

how much shaft play is too much?
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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IF you can feel it, it needs a rebuild.
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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whats needed in a rebuild? just bearings and seals, or do the wheels need to be replaced. where is a good place to get one?
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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They usually sell rebuilt turbo cartridges where you just reuse the housings.

I have no idea how to rebuild turbos, that's one of those things I leave for the professionals.
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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do you know of any websites
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Old Jun 5, 2004 | 04:46 AM
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ehhh, turbonetics? i'm not sure what to tell ya. get another turbo off ebay that has no shaft play. i dunno man
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Old Jun 5, 2004 | 09:57 AM
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My bro got a turbo at the yard for $30. try there
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Old Jun 5, 2004 | 01:38 PM
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well i just spent 230 on a s5 turbo
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Old Jun 5, 2004 | 04:50 PM
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side to side play or up and down play?
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