200 tdi turbo shaft?

How much side play is ok, I know the oil pressure takes it out but how much.
It worked ok before it was removed.
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Jon

jOn wrote:
> How much side play is ok, I know the oil pressure takes it out but how much.
> It worked ok before it was removed.

Jon,
Sounds like you have a very poorly engine ! Like the one I am now
rebuilding for my 101. Suprisingly, a "large" radial play seems to be
permissible - my local tame expert wiggled the compressor end, felt the
0.020" play and pronounced it "fine". We'll see, AXIAL end float though
should be minimal.

The turbo shaft floats in oil to form a hydrodynamic bearing, at the
100,000 RPM plus shaft speed.

Steve