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Old 22 April 2008, 01:31 AM
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No. A good turbo has no side to side or in and out play. It just spins, that's all. With a bit of wear and age, turbos do get a bit looser, and may have a mm or so of play either way i.e. noticeable when you grab the compressor shaft and try and waggle it. The danger is when they get so out of centre that they can touch the compressor housing and start milling it out. Best bet is to actually ask them to specify how much side to side and in and out play there is.