Turbo Questions
 

I was looking at the turbo the other day, and after removing the intake pipe I found a small puddle of oil in the inlet of the turbo:eek: :eek: . Just for curiosity (and you just can't stop tinkering with these machines) I grabbed a hold of the end shaft of the turbo, and there appeared to be quite a bit of end play. ( >.010" and < .015"), is this too much? I am always afraid of launching it (the turbo). Can you buy rebuild kits for these? I rather fix it, then have to replace it. My speedo as you have seen in other posts is not real accurate, but I think I use a quart of oil every 2K miles.(Some leaks from the front of the engine which is another problem:( ). Any ideas, or just let Diesel dogs lie.


PeterG


79 300SD 75K miles
96 Chrysler Concorde 120K miles
89 Jeep Cherokee 180K

Rebuild?
 

Here is a thread that could answer some of your question!

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=36116&highlight=Turbo+Rebuild

Thanks again. It is nice to know you can do P.M (Preventative maintenance). New and rebuilt turbos are just too much money, and for $90.00 (includes seal and bearing cartridge)it is cheap insurance.