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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 08:36 PM
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Turbo seals?

Changed a nasty looking I/C boot and it had a verrry light film of oil in it. Checked the turbo and it had minimal side play and less than .001" end play. Can I just put new seals in? Should I rebuild? Anyone know the part #'s for the seals or rebuild kit? Thanks.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 08:06 AM
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sounds tight, as long as theres no interference, just run it, periodically check thrust, clean the oil traces, to monitor discharge next time you inspect it.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 08:23 AM
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Thanks, being a procrastinator I like that approach.
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