[Vwdiesel] Turbo noise

[Andrew .Libby]

Even brand new, journal bearing turbos have noticeable radial play.  When
they don't have noticeable side to side play, the bearings are coked up.
Try spinning it while pushing it to the side in the various directions.  If
it doesn't rub the housing it's probably fine.

On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 11:41 PM, Shalyn Shourds <
tippedcows.spiltmilk at gmail.com> wrote:

> I finally had time on a decent day to crawl under the car.  I did find a
> loose exhaust shroud, but while that will probably fix an unrelated sound,
> it's an unrelated sound.  No holes, etc., in the exhaust and the exhaust
> manifold "seemed" OK.  Not the easy side of the engine to access.
>
> I pulled the fresh air inlet off and was just barely able to feel inside.
> There is noticeable play in the shaft.  Not a tremendous amount, but I can
> feel it.  I've never even looked at one up close, much less inspected one.
> How much play is permissible?
>
> -Shalyn
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