turbo rattling?

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Amad18
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Ive got a 1990 240rb20det about a week ago...now its got some problems..such as my turbo has a rattling noise going on...and itsa ceramic ball bearing turbo...could it be the ball bearing? also i need a new drive shaft now which would i get a rb drive shaft or a 240 driveshaft....thanks
Modified by Amad18 at 10:35 PM 10/3/2005


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are you sure it's the turbo rattling? or your downpipe?

Amad18
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it sounds like its coming from the turbo..but i mean they are connected soo it might be the downpipe...but it sounds like its the turbo...

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I had a turbo that the actuator arm popped off and the door was rattling loose. Check for a loose heat sheild or something otherwise not tight.

Amad18
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yeah i gotta look at that...hmm...well if ima take off the turbo might as well clean it too...haha...whenever i get the chance =/


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