Hoosier Daddy

Is this normal? I just got my brand new Garrett t3/to4e in the mail and there's a TINY bit of shaftplay. ?

kpt4321

How much is tiny? Normal bearing'd turbos will always have a little bit of play because there is space in the bearing without oil pressure.

Hoosier Daddy

Very little. I have to apply a legitimate amount of force to move it...easier with one hand on each side.

FredoSP

where from ? more info pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee

QWKPHKR

I have that same problem, but I bought mine with about 2000miles on it... they said that it didn't have any shaft play/wobble, but when I tried it... it has a little tiny bit, and I have to put some pressure on it aswell.... thats normal???


Thanks

Same turbo Garret t3/to4e.

Nextelbuddy

i have never seen a turbo that had absolutley ZERO shaft play. eveyr turbo i have seen had a tad bit of shaft play when moved from side to side. but no turbo should have shaft play when moved in and out

QWKPHKR

feel way batter now!!


Thanks

MikeMAN

and some turbos use a different cartridge bearing type that will have some free play due to the design, especially without oil pressure...

mike

JonGP4

i dun no my 4000 mile IHI turbo.. had NO shaft play at all.. on my apexi kit BB turbo

ITSTOCK

seems perfectly fine, alot of turbos come with minimalplay for the reasons kpt4321 mentioned

MikeMAN

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that has a lot to do with its ball bearing nature...most center cartridges are fluid-based thrust bearings.

mike

Cramerox

when i got my turbo brand new it didnt have shaft play at all...it was solid- but when i rotated the housing... it wobbled. is there such a thing as tq specs when thightening up the bolts?

Hoosier Daddy

Thanks guys...I feel a lot better now It still spins nice and freely.