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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 12:39 PM
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How to tell Turbos are bad?
Engine has low compression.. I want to do a rebuild and would like to know if Turbo's are in good shape.. How can I tell?
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 01:14 PM
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I think you need to pull the turbo to see if the shaft has any play to see if it needs a rebuilt. You should probably clean it up while you have it off too.
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 01:32 PM
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yep...check the shafts for play and take a look at ur manifold to see if there are any huge cracks. i'm no mechanic....wish i could help more.
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