I found this great deal on a t25 turbo, manifold, downpipe, and oil lines for my z6. The guy said the turbo has "minimal shaftplay". I know its bad but what does it mean and is it possible to fix it pretty cheap? Or should i just skip over the deal and find a better one?

 

Shaft play is pretty serious and not something you want to deal with. T25's are pretty tiny little turbos and dont cost very much normally. I wouldnt consider more than $100-$150 for that setup you mentioned to be a "great deal" so if its more than that I would stay away. You definatelydont wantrush into buying the actual turbo. You cancut corners a little morewhen you buy your intercooler and piping and other stuff but definately not your turbo.

 

i wouldn't buy it. if it has shaft play already then it's only going to get worse. then u will have to spend more money to have it rebuilt. spend alittle extra and get a quality turbo.

 

Well the guy wanted $200 for all of that. Sounded like a good deal but I guess not. Thanks guys.

 

if it sounds to good to be true it usually is

 

dumb question but i will go ahead and ask.

how do you check for shaft play?

 

nah, not TOO dumb of a question. It's very simple actually, if you can move the "shaft" that the blades spin on, that is called shaft play. You literally put your finger on the shaft or blades, and try to wiggle it.

 

yeah you wiggle it side to side and up and down and feel for movement

 

I was in my buddies Shed Doing things. Not gay things so dont be a ***. and i relized he has two Turbo wastegates and BOV's sittin right there. I thnik they were off of a VW. I was like Dude! Wicked!