[TactiBroski]

Is this compressor wheel dusted? The shaft has a little play but spins freely with no resistance.

 

[Flounder_Pounder]

Yes to a point, seen better and seen worse.

 

[RT]

Side to side play - rebuild it. End to end - probably ok to let it go until your quarter million mile tune up. I would suggest evaluating your filtration system. I switched early to the Ford Severe Duty AIS and my wheel looked nearly new when I rebuilt mine. (Of course, it retired when I put on the RiffRaff billet wheel.)

 

[CarParts.com]

Yes, it is surely out of balance and will put extra wear on the bearings. I would replace it.

 

[TactiBroski]

So would I just replace the compressor wheel or do I need to rebuild the entire turbo? Sorry I’m new to turbo diesel engines. Looks like a Severe Duty AIS is in the future for me because I live in the desert.

 

[Oneof6]

So would I just replace the compressor wheel or do I need to rebuild the entire turbo? Sorry I’m new to turbo diesel engines. Looks like a Severe Duty AIS is in the future for me because I live in the desert.

If one has excess "side to side" play that is a radial bearing issue, changing the impeller wheel alone won't change that bearing element condition.

That bearing scenario makes the wheel itself a might as well and the rotor bearings a must.

Imbalance? That's defined as an unequal distribution of mass rotating about a principal axis, it's not a cosmetically definable certain condition. It's mass distribution not looks.

 

[klhansen]

End-to-end play is a worse condition than a little radial play. There should be NO end play discernable and barely a click of radial play when you grab the compressor wheel nut and try to move it. End play means the thrust bearing is worn and may cause the compressor wheel to hit the housing, as well as take out the oil seal.

I would do a rebuild that turbo, with a new compressor wheel, bearing assembly and get the bearing/wheel assembly balanced.

 

[narmalee]

This was the shape of mine from the farmer never changing filters and the oem airbox plus a chicken manure farm

Tons of radial play and you could shave with it lol

 

[klhansen]

Was the chicken manure like a propane boost?

 

[narmalee]

Was the chicken manure like a propane boost?

Man i think it was like water/ethanol injection for more running more boost 🤣🤣🤣😂😂

 

[ford_doctor]

Side to side play - rebuild it. End to end - probably ok to let it go until your quarter million mile tune up. I would suggest evaluating your filtration system. I switched early to the Ford Severe Duty AIS and my wheel looked nearly new when I rebuilt mine. (Of course, it retired when I put on the RiffRaff billet wheel.)

I agree 100% !!!

 

[TactiBroski]

Can anyone suggest a really good complete turbo rebuild kit?

 

[RT]

I would suggest the 360° thrust bearing upgrade. Here's the kit I use - KC Turbos 300124 360 Turbo Rebuild Kit - Standard (GTP, TP & KC300X) (xtremediesel.com)

I would also highly recommend you get the rotating assembly balanced. As a unit - meaning exhaust turbine and intake turbine balanced together.