cube320

I have bought a used Td04 turbo to replace the broken one on my bugeye. The question i have is. Is is the turbine (dont know if this is the correct word) supposed to be slightly stiff when you try spinning it with your finger?

There is no play in it and has not been used on a car for about 8months but was working fine be for it was taken off.

Thanks

type-ellis

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I couldnt say for sure mate but id say no , would have thought it should spin free. could be wrong tho, im sure someone who know more will be along soon

T4YLOR 83

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I've played with a few turbo's off the car and they have all span freely so I would say it's got issues :-( sorry mate

bigbarry04

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i have span a few turbos with my fingers. in general that are quite stiff to spin. as long as they spin freely, the turbo should be ok.

dj219957

as long as there is not excessive play and you can turn it, its fine imo.
mine had a little play and took a bit of force to turn it.

cube320

Thank you for the replies.

I can turn it freely and there is no play.

But when you guys mention spin do you mean being able to spin it and then the turbine carrys on spining on its own?

Because i can not do that with mine, i can only turn it.

Thanks

chris-RB5

it's fine mate if it i'll spin with your fingers, it won't carry on it's own

malcs scooby

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yep its fine mate as long no play which it hasnt

Midlife......

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The TD04 is a non-roller bearing turbo and doesn't spin like a bike wheel but should't have any play..which is the real problem..

The turbine wheel is very light (which is why it spins up so quick) so doesn't have much mass when you spin it with your fingers.

It also relies on an oil feed to keep it lubricacated.

I'd see how it performs when fitted

Shaun