Just discovered a leak were the turbo bolts to engine. Peice of gasket missing. I'm blowing black smoke under load and have a loss of power. Also looks like a nut is missing from stud on right side. I...
Yes I believe the bearings are worn. End play is very little side to side seems a little to much. I have a 2002 7.3 and replaced the turbo compressor wheel with a wicked wheel. The good thing I believe is the missing peices of the wheel went into the exhaust and are in the muffler or got blown out I hope.