Sr20det mt24 turbo shaft play

[Nismo723]

I juat bought a 240 with a sr20 swap amd it was blowing smoke so one of the first things I checked was the turbo and I wanted to know I can move the shaft in and out T least a half of a inch is that ok or normal

[Razi]

There should be little to no play in a turbo.
Half an inch is extreme, your turbo is blown.

If it isn't a ball bearing turbo, find a diesel repair shop in your area that rebuilds turbos.