The compressor wheel does not hit the walls. The noise you hear seems to be the residual oil inside the centerpiece. But I just wanted a general consensus from everyone. If it is too much ill just send it into FP for a green upgrade anyway.
thanks guys.

Edit: I read that because there is no oil in the turbo as of now that a small portion of this play would disappear once it is installed and oil is flowing through it once again. And that there must be at least a very small minimum amount of axial play (.5-1.5mm) to allow the oil film to seep in. Correct me if Im wrong.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b51nbr4sPUs

 

Looks fine

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https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/9911507-post106.html

 

I don't think so, seems to be just a JB. But maybe some who has played with more than 4 can chime in....

 

thanks guys..I just wanna make sure its normal play before i do the swap as well...

 

its hard to really tell from that video, but it seems ok. i would pay attention to the tips of the fins. if they look discolored like they were knicking the wall of the housing, then its rebuild time. actually a better tell would be marks on the housing wall. but yes the turbo is designed to have some some shaft play. ill come by one day to take a look in person.

 

i feel this is whole thread is a setup for a twss comment...

I must get it out of my system...

TWSS

there
ok
i feel better now