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OK, so after further investigation, the movement is definitely coming from the end of the steering "drive shaft" (that's what they call it in PET) that is closer to the firewall. It seems r ...

Thanks for that. It does feel like the sort of thing that could be responsible for the vibration in the steering wheel. I will try to narrow it down.

Thanks

So no one knows if this "knocking" is normal? I guess unless the compressor is out of the way you don't really have access to it from the top.

I put this issue on the back burner due to ...

I put this issue on the back burner due to other priorities, but I removed my seized AC compressor today (finally!) and the steering shaft is right there. If I grab the shaft and shake it, there's not ...

Update: I got a bolt that fit and tightened it down....it goes all the way so the stud didn't break off at least. Anyway, I started the car, and I don't see it leaking, although I'm getting a good b ...

Definitely a good thread to have handy, thanks for mentioning it.

I MAY...fingers crossed...not have to remove the turbo after all. I was able to get a bolt to thread where the missing stud is and ...

While that's true, I have no room or tools to remove the engine. If I need to do that, it means I need to pay someone else to do it, which I really do not want to do.

If there's any reason at all ...

Thanks for the info, that's helpful.

I don't know what's up with me and the pics. I'm just using Chrome or Edge in Windows. Weird...

Kondzi,

For some reason I can't see your images, they are just "broken image" icons or whatever that's called.

FWIW, I had the head off last year, and replaced the wastegate as well. S ...

So you know the oil feed line that attaches at the top of the turbo bearing housing (I think it actually goes through the mount that attaches the turbo to the block). That attachment (the oil feed lin ...

Parked the car and let it idle a bit to cool down, and noticed there was a pretty significant oil slick under the turbo. Cleaned it up best I could and then started the car....reasonably certain it's ...

It seemed to get louder as the mic was moved down near the radiator, that has to be it.

Radiator fan? I've noticed mine keeps running after the engine is shut off. It doesn't sound anything like t ...

That makes a lot more sense! I'll check them out. I would definitely prefer that to something in the steering linkage...

Rear control arm bushings caused a vibration in the steering wheel?

To ...

Mike had the stuff already removed, so he's sending it down. Appreciate all the help from both of you!

Oh, that is awesome. Chuck, I'm actually not sure if they're pressed in or just sitting ther ...

Oh, that is awesome. Chuck, I'm actually not sure if they're pressed in or just sitting there semi-snug...I need to take my dead compressor out to know for sure.

Mike, PM incoming...