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I have a R32 GTS-4. The turbo has always made a wizzing/buzzing sound at high revs (4000rpm+) but still seems to boost fine. I saw a R33 turbo with 30000km on Ebay which I purchased thinking it would make a good upgrade. However on getting the Turbo I believe it auctually a R32 Turbo (16v on the casing) and it has some play in the shaft. Questions as follows. Should I install a Turbo that has play in the shaft? It spins freely and looks to be in good condition but I am no turbo expert. Any idea what the sound from my current turbo would be?

Thanks

all turbos have some sort of play

this play dissapears when the turbo is full of oil

ie.... the shaft sorta floats on the oil

although i would have someone look at the seals in case they are cooked

hope this helps

I'd send it back as it isn't what was advertised.

Also an r32 turbo is worth maybe 200 bucks, i dunno what you paid for yours but if it was more than that i'd be giving the seller a massive serve.

If you are worried about the play in the shaft i'd recommend taking it to some one who knows what they are looking at, particularly as the k's on it would be in doubt now too.

You may also want to check the size of the water banjo bolts on the turbo as this will give you an idea whether it's of an early or late model r32 and also whether it will bolt up to your car without having to replace the lines.

how long do you want to wait?

I have an r32 I am half thinking of pulling off.. and changing for an RB25 one.. if I have somebody to pay $100 for the old turbo (minus wastegate) I could maybe speed this up a little :rolleyes: .. no wine, shouldn't have hardly any shaft play (never seen past std. boost I would say)..

but that's only if you want to stick another rb20det one on there..

No I have exact same issue. I took it to Benny at Chasers Tuning (who is amazing with skylines) and he said the turbo is well and truely f*cked. The wining is the turbo spining off balance. It will hold boost but it won't be very efficient

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