How do you check the turbo shaft for wear / play and can this be done with the turbo still fitted?

When a turbo fails does it destroy the engine too? Seems a long way for parts to make it through the intercooler and back up to the inlet manifold.

Thanks.

Kind regards,

Matt

I'm going through hell with mine ATM mate, knackered 2 turbos and not a clue what's wrong, I had mine checked a few weeks ago and it was fine. Then last Monday it blew :/

You can remove the intake pipe and downpipe. Then see if you can feel play on the wheels.

Thanks. I will have to have a look at this.

How much play is acceptable?

Had a quick look today and the pipe coming from the air filter box that is rubber connects to a metal pipe that goes across the top behind the engine, then disappears way down behind the engine on the drivers side. Is there better access to view the shaft from under the car? I assume this is the down pipe?

I found it alot easier to see/feel from underneath, but I'm no mechanic lol. :p

Is that how you knew your two turbos had gone?

Ye, that was the easiest way to feel inside

How much play is acceptable