turbo tight to turn by hand?

[gtir bean]

is it normal for a turbo to be tight to turn by hand if it has been sitting for 3 years?it turns but not freely like normal but it is smooth.could it just be oil that has dried out?

 

[Fast Guy]

It should turn freely and easily. If it's tight, it sounds like it might be seizing.

 

[Dooie Pop Pop]

take it off and put some oil through the feed

 

[kirko]

is it normal for a turbo to be tight to turn by hand if it has been sitting for 3 years?it turns but not freely like normal but it is smooth.could it just be oil that has dried out?

youve nothing to lose rev the knackers off it then try turn it :?

 

[geetee]

if it's a standard tubby, may be the bearing surfaces have corroded.

or may be the seals have perished and expanded.

either way it's not going to last long

Cheers
Graham

 

[gtir bean]

its just wee went to look at a turbo for my mate,its a hybrid and its done about 1k miles but its been sittting for 3 years.its smooth but it is a bit tight.

 

[Fast Guy]

I'd leave it if it's something you were looking at buying.

 

[leon2engines]

if it felt gritty and rough id leave well alone, but could be worth buying to strip down and rebuild

 

[Fire & skill]

how much was it mate?

 

[gtir bean]

it felt smooth just tight.

 

[Fire & skill]

it felt smooth just tight.

been there a few times in the past! :lol: :lol:

 

[Tony-turbo]

Mine are normally rough and sloppy lmao

T.