2530,s Help Guys.

[rockabilly]

hi all.my s/h turbo,s have just landed from japan, they had done 8,000 miles on a car there. all the oil has drained from the bearings while on route. but while looking at them i checked the fins, no damge but a little bit of lift and a little end float, spoke to a friend and he thinks that being roller bearing this is to be expected as when they warm up with the oil going through will take out this play... just wondered if anyone had removed some 2530,s that had done about the same mileage and could comment...thanks bernie.

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[R31Nismoid]

There is a little play in every turbo, if there wasnt there is problems.

More so in Bush Bearing.

Less in Ball Bearing

If the car hasnt been started in a long time then there would be more play than one would normally expect.

Start it up, get some oil going through and then check, if there is minor play then i wouldnt worry

[carl h]

bb turbos tend to be a tight lot, even after 10kmi on my 30r its as tight as it was when i got it.

might just need some lube or what not, if it makes horrible noises on start chances are they are bad.