brad98_teg

After running my turbo for a while I noticed I had a leak on my oil feed line. I took my turbo off and started inspecting it to make sure everything is ok. While checking the shaft I felt no movement back and forth, but if I applied a fair amout of pressure side to side it would slightly rub on the side. Im not sure if this is normal so I just wanted to make sure it was alright
thanks

turbotime

although some shaft play is normal in non-bb turbos, if it was full of oil then there should not be much play.

Additionally there should NEVER be anough play for the fins to contact the housing

brad98_teg

well since on my turbo there is enough play to rub the side with a certain amount of pressure, what could be the problem?

turbotime

seals are toast, needs a rebuild

brad98_teg

any recommendations on where I should get the new seals? Websites?

turbotime

ive never rebuilt a turbo- and it might not be the seals, but if u see oil leakin then its almost 100% the seals.

Im pretty sure u need to buy a rebuild kit or send teh turbo off somewhere to get rebuilt. Its not just simple seals its pretty technical, clearances, balancing the wheels, etc.