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Old 03-19-02, 12:23 PM
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I know I'm getting close to the day where i will need a new set of turbos. I would rather find a good condition pair from a wrecked 7. So what do i look for? I know to look for oil leakage and play, but what else can i get suckered into? Thanks for the help.
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Well definitely beware of housings with large cracks. Personally I would start looking for good deals on new stock turbos. I see them occasionally.
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put you finger in the snail...if you get any oil residue at ALL...they leak.



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ok, thanks, I remember seeing something about a shaft or something that you dont want to have play in??
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