I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 16, 2012 I Donated Share Posted April 16, 2012 Click to play the video. I think I know the answer already, but I just want to check. http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/thefultonhow/th_VID_20120416_093304.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Borked, son. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 16, 2012 Author I Donated Share Posted April 16, 2012 Would love to hear if anyone thinks differently, but I'll be contacting BNR... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 your finger would have been enough to check for shaft play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Try holding the turbo still. It seems like too much movement to tell. I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 16, 2012 Author I Donated Share Posted April 16, 2012 I don't have three hands, man! If other people think I need to keep the turbo more stationary in order to tell whether it's too much shaft play, I can get another video when my fiancee comes home, but for now this is all I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted April 16, 2012 Moderators Share Posted April 16, 2012 Why are you pulling on it with pliers? Seems like that's more force than necessary to check for shaft play...not sure though...? "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypher0117 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 It'd be nice if the turbo was still, but it still looks like the gap is changing between the fins and the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 16, 2012 Author I Donated Share Posted April 16, 2012 Why are you pulling on it with pliers? Seems like that's more force than necessary to check for shaft play...not sure though...? So that my big fat hand wasn't blocking the light. I wasn't pulling super hard, but yes, I probably got a little more of a lever arm than if I were pulling with my fingers. Suffice it to say that there was a slightly, but only slightly, smaller amount of movement with my fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I could be wrong but no movement is ideal. If you have more than a little...Like you said, contact BNR... Good Luck. Oh BAC5.2 is pretty good twith this type of thing too... 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Sleeve bearings will have some play without oil pressure supporting them. That turbo looks like its got too much play. Any thrust play? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 16, 2012 Author I Donated Share Posted April 16, 2012 Any thrust play? You mean in/out? No, not that I could see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Seems to have a bit more radial slop than is healthy but you look to be using a lot of force and the turbo is moving around a lot too. Can you get the blades to touch the housing or even within 0.5mm of touching? Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 16, 2012 Author I Donated Share Posted April 16, 2012 They're definitely getting within 0.5mm. Not sure if they're touching or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Get in touch with Bryan. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I don't have three hands, man! If other people think I need to keep the turbo more stationary in order to tell whether it's too much shaft play, I can get another video when my fiancee comes home, but for now this is all I have. what? camera on tripod or hard surface. With one hand grab the turbo and the other fingering the shaft!? Do eet again, son I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 16, 2012 Author I Donated Share Posted April 16, 2012 Get in touch with Bryan. Already emailed him. I may call this afternoon if I don't receive a reply in the next couple of hours. what? camera on tripod or hard surface. With one hand grab the turbo and the other fingering the shaft!? Do eet again, son I used my phone because my camera was out of batteries, and my tripod was at work anyway (and I can't bring it home on my bike). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 How many miles does it have on it? And just to think, I've already have my core vf40 in a box then i saw this thread. Hm... I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 16, 2012 Author I Donated Share Posted April 16, 2012 A couple hundred shy of 20k. I wouldn't necessarily take one experience as indicative of overall reliability, though. And I think I did everything right (oil changes with Rotella T6 5w40 every 3k, frequent level checks, etc.), but I don't know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 16, 2012 Author I Donated Share Posted April 16, 2012 Bryan got back to me and told me to pack the turbo up and send it in. We'll see what the verdict is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 20k on the turbo? not tooooo bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 OMG I just watched the video. Could see it from work. Yea it's toast. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 16, 2012 Author I Donated Share Posted April 16, 2012 Oh, I forgot to mention that I have way more oil in my intake tract than I'm used to seeing in there. Anyway, I'm about to bike home from work and box that baby up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 This sucks, FYI if hands to big to move the shaft & get a good vid. You could move the shaft from the Exhaust side. That way you have a uninstructed view of the intake side for you vid. Like Max did. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/142-000-miles-oem-turbo-168561.html Less then 20k, I know BNR as excellent customer service. But I put 35k a year on my LGT. I need a min. for turbo the last at lease 60K. I wait to here what BNR as to say. Until then,turbo list is down from 5 to 3.Now leaning towards VF-52, AVO-380 & FP-68HTA. Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 subscribed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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