Guest mblazek Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 I've finally got the time (and the weather) to start pulling the turbo engine out of the 81 parts car and am far enough down where I can get to the turbo. The shaft spins freely and there doesn't seem to be any axial play, but there's quite a bit of radial play. While I won't know exactly how much until I get it out of the car and put a dial indicator on it, my gut tells me that any play is too much. Anybody have an idea as to how much radial play is safe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 You might check the manufacturer of the turbo to see if they have spec's they'll share. I'd think -> <- this much would be WAY to much. Just Kidding.. Good luck with it. Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mblazek Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Well, you aren't that far off! The compressor wheel doesn't look like it's hit the housing anywhere, but it does feel pretty sloppy. I'll know more once I have it on the bench. I figure that the shop manual should have the data, so I ordered the CD from Courtesy Nissan today-I'm likely going to need to have it rebuilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z Turbo Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 The turbo should have zero thrust play(in-out) and the up/down play should be very small, around 1-2mm Max. If it feels sloppy then it is. Rebuild it now before you ruin it. Have someone with experience verify that it is, indeed, sloppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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