[Hypsi87]

Originally Posted by duplox

I think what he is describing is a bent shaft, not a shot bearing. The bearing is fine, so it wont wiggle side to side, but if you spin it, the compressor wheel doesnt stay still, the end of the shaft moves around in a circle... Its not moving because its loose, its moving because its bent.. If this is the case, same situation.. your turbo is fucked. Get a new one or have yours rebuilt. You will probably need at least a new shaft, maybe new bearings, and most likely a new compressor wheel, since that one probably has hit the inside of the compressor housing.

Even if the bearings are fine, you will still have side to side wobble! very little but you still have it.