Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) turbo life?

[Mike B.]

With 172,000 miles on my stock turbo I am starting to see some play in the bearing on the intake side of the shaft. I don't have a dial gauge so I don't have any hard numbers but I would say I can move the shaft up and down about 1/32" to 1/16". it feels tight front to back with no toticable end play.



so, considering that it sees 40# of boost from time to time is it just worn out or do you guys think it's ok. I would rather replace it before it gernades and leaves me stuck on the road.



Maybe it's time for a HX 40 and some larger injectors





thanks



Mike

 

[KatDiesel]

The impeller shaft fore and aft allowable endplay is MIN . 038mm(. 0015") and MAX . 089 (. 0035").



The allowable radial bearing clearance is MIN . 326mm (. 0128") and MAX . 496mm (. 0195")



These are the specs out of the service manual.

 

[Bob Wagner]

no better time to upgrade

PIERS has his HX40 super turbo on special for the Nov/Dec



Go get it