turbo repair

[SFC]

is there anyone on here able to rebuild a turbo which has a bit of play in it  , not sure what make it is as markings have been grinded off , i also have another 2 turbo's off a suburu which look much smaller but work fine......rough estimate on price for rebuild but wont be until well after xmas before i start

[nitro]

"a bit of play" is normal to a turbo charger

[Gixer1460]

54 minutes ago, nitro said:

"a bit of play" is normal to a turbo charger

True - but when does it become out of tolerance ?

If you are anywhere in the south / south coast - I'd recommend Turbo Dynamics in Christchurch - always done good work and come up with solutions to my requests - I used to spend between £200 - 250 each time including full strip, rebuild and balance, labour and parts. Even when swapping parts, the old bits had value so it's not like having to buy a whole new compressor say.

[nitro]

I would not do something unless one of the wheels touches the housing.

But then it does not mean automaticaly that the bearing has to much clearence