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Oct 19, 2012 | 11:16 AM

mrclean

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turbo question

Got the stock HX turbo on the truck in my sig.......
Was installing a new intake and discovered some radial play in the shaft.....not much, and no rub marks on the housing. How much is acceptable? A little? None? Should I be looking for a replacement?

Oct 19, 2012 | 11:19 AM

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A little is ok. Should spin freely and not drag when cocked to the side.

Any small oil dribble at bottom of outlet? Not unusual...

Oct 21, 2012 | 07:25 PM

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A little is ok. Should spin freely and not drag when cocked to the side.

Any small oil dribble at bottom of outlet? Not unusual...

Didn't see any oil. Thanks Six!

Oct 21, 2012 | 07:56 PM

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Mine had a very small amount of oil bypass at 48K, but hasn't showed up since.

I remove the BHAF when I change the oil and inspect it so I am in there every 3-5 K miles. Haven't noticed any change in axial play. Now at about 124K.