used hks 2530 bearing play?

[markr34gtr]

turbo experts. how much bearing play should good used hks 2530s have.???

as i am looking at a set of used ones .....

would a little movement up and down between the impelor and housing be okay. as long as doesnt touch housing..

these are not on the vehicle and would be dry also no oil.....

of course with oil play will be reduced ... is this correct..????

thanks for any advice.

[markr34gtr]

the ones i am looking at have side to side play but no axial play.

and only move 1/2 way between the outside of the turbo wheels and the housing with good clearance still.

from what i belive this is okay...

[Guest RedLineGTR]

best bet is to get a turbo specialist to come along maybe for a little pay or bring it to thier workshop...sometimes little things can cost a rebuild of a turbo..a simple check or whatever they do can save u some money. Well thats the way i would be going about it if i was purchasing one.

[markr34gtr]

a bit hard to do whenthey are in japan.

they cmae off a r33 gtr . turbos look very new like ..and approx 7500ks on them.....

[Guest RedLineGTR]

oh k...guess thats a chance that u will have to take. Good luck with it.

[sil21jun]

try www.vivagarage.com.au.. they have heaps of used turbo and they warranty for a certain period

[Craved]

main problem is if they move in and out, as there will always be up/down movement!!

where you getting them from? approx cost? wouldn't mind getting something like this!

[markr34gtr]

from a guy in japan. approx 3grand for 2..

no side to side movement only little up and down...

so they should be okay...

[Craved]

thats a pretty mad deal!!! i make the gtst twin turbo for that price!!

so is it just a guy, or is it a business?

[markr34gtr]

its bloody risky buying from overseas..thats what you should pay

to cover your but if ones not quite right...

easyer means dearer. more hastle and risk cheaper.....

[Craved]

true, but to rebuild these would be these same all up as new ones, but if they are good, you get a really mad bargain!!! better gamble then pokies i reckon

[EVL R33]

Mark, my second hand 2530's had the slightest play in them but only a tiny tiny bit. I replied in your other thread about talking to Mark Sharp from Bansai Motorsport, I know he has a heap of turbos in at the moment.. He's in Qld too...

Brett

[sil21jun]

ball bearing turbo does have a very minimal play due to the ball bearings! It's different from bushing style.

[Ronin]

True dat, all BB turbo have slight movement.

[Guest RedLineGTR]

seen second hand ones in aus go for like 1800max for a 2530 or abit lower if u look around.

[BOOSTD]

Relinegtr: I think he is lookin at two

No axial play is a good sign, sounds like they would be close to new. Removing the compressor cover will reveal if the Comp wheel has had any wear and enable you to check clearence with blu-tack.

[markr34gtr]

thanks guys . they are on there way...

keep you posted when they are fitted.....