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  1. ken

    Turbo Diagnostic

    There isn't a seal like one would think. It's too hot there for a rubber seal. They use a laberynth to stop oil from bleeding over into the exaust. As the rotor increases speed it thrusts forward witch brings the grooves closer together. Since you mentioned you don't have any thrust movement i...
  2. ken

    Turbo Diagnostic

    6by. It has to have some play in both thrust and radial movement. Some of this clearence goes away as it heats up. Do you have a dial indicator?
  3. ken

    Turbo Diagnostic

    Do you let it idle before shutting it down? It sounds like the thrust bearing it the turbo may have some coke on it. Witch will let it spin by hand but when it's under a load from gas expansion it's thrusting forward and slowing down. Try grabbing the turbine shaft and moving it back and forth...
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