16G Turbo question

[LTUDSM]

today i checked my turbo inlet wheel, and when i try ed to move it side to side, its moving a littlebit my question is:
is that supposed to be like that or not?
if its not what is my turbo problem then?
Thanks alot

 

[dave99gst]

pretty much all 16g's have some shaftplay -
some in+out = normal
side/side = bad
but even with that said.. it may still go for miles before it REALLY needs a rebuild.
U will prob just consoume a little more oil.

 

[LTUDSM]

so do i loose any power with that or no?
Actually my shaft moves up and down not side to side

 

[99gst_racer]

some in+out = normal
side/side = bad

Dave - I think you got that backwards.

In and out is always bad.
A little side to side is normal.

 

[hisandherturbo]

so do i loose any power with that or no?
Actually my shaft moves up and down not side to side

up and down and side to side......... ah, same thing? in and out= BAD (thrust bearing...) up, down, left, right, side, side.......... lil bit, normal........ burning oil? see smoke? if it is about to go and you plan on re-building it, instead of re-placing it, more $$$ involved the longer it goes.......... like replacing the compressor wheel if it is "rubbing" on the side of the housing. In my research from needing to re-build a couple times, mitsu compressor wheels aren't cheap, like garrett (price wise) ones are.

 

[oldman]

Dave - I think you got that backwards.

In and out is always bad.
A little side to side is normal.

And you're right, which is pretty amazing!

 

[LTUDSM]

ohh so i'm ok ,i checked it again and my turbine shaft doesnt move in and out,it moves a littlebit side to side

 

[oldman]

ohh so i'm ok ,i checked it again and my turbine shaft doesnt move in and out,it moves a littlebit side to side

Just make sure it's not making contact with the housing and it's not leaking oil under operation.