turbo blades move back and fourth

[tez]

hello

bought a turbo ct9 of a member with no play

Now the blades have no play in them

But if i push from the exhaust blades to the inlet blade

the whole of it moves from left to right

like below

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the ends are straight

is this ok? and normal??

[wssoR]

If it's just a small amount (couple of mm's) then it will be fine.

[jezza]

I believe the general rule is that minimal side to side (axial) play is OK up to a point but in out play is a no go.

You get the best sense of movement using both hands on either turbine and move together.

[tez]

If it's just a small amount (couple of mm's) then it will be fine.

its about

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that much?

are all turbos like that or? is it how they sit

[tez]

im pushing left to right on either turbine(both sides)

and it moves left

then push back

right.

is this shagged and should be recieving a refund? or be fine they all like that?

[jezza]

If it is moving that much I would expect the blades to be fouling the housings? Do the blades have any damage?

[tez]

it doesnt foul anything so to speak. maybe slightly on outside of inlet housing. How much is a rebuild on these? can you do them yourself?

and turns freely.

There is slight play in the inlet blade about 2mm.

The wastegate also has a crack in it?

[Starbuck]

They have to be balanced. So unless you have proper equipment, then no you can't rebuild them yourself.

[jezza]

I rebuilt one using a speedvision rebuild kit. It can be done without balancing but would not be as good. My cousin rebuilds turbo but it would most likely cost more than picking up a descent low mileage one. Think you should try get a refund and find one in better condition.