ah I don't know if this is normal or not (new to turbo engines) is the cold side of the turbo supposed to wiggle a little bit? for some reason when the car's cold I can mode the turbo back and forth a little bit....no clue why either =/ that's with the stock top mount inter cooler off as well...

thanks for any input (I am thinking of taking off the turbo manifold and taking a closer look as to why but if it's normal rather not waste my time)

 

Yes, it's fine to have a *little* radial play - i.e. side-to-side.
There should be ZERO axial play - i.e. in-and-out.
At no time should the wheel contact the housing, or if you can feel any grinding.


-Ted

 

oh btw I was talking about the compressor housing not the actual turbine :S

 

Housings should not wiggle at all.


-Ted