While installing a turbocharger blanket the upper portion of downpipe was disconnected from the turbocharger turbine housing. This was a good opportunity to check for any play in the Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger after using it for a little more than a year.
Even without having oil circulating through the bearings there was no indication of excessive play, in fact there was very minimal movement, indicating to me that the turbo is holding up well.
Good to hear!