Thanks TC that gave me an idea !
Before doing any mods I just might sandwich a piece of 1/4" spacer between the mani and the housing and compare that to without the spacer. Just for giggles and grins
Also I'm still hoping for some feed back on turbo rebuild kits - where do you buy them etc. the local shop (over 40m away) wants $125 for the parts he deems "necessary" . Add the tax and fuel for the drive and it's well over $150 - OUCH ! That seems a bit much for what looks like all that's really needed is 2 small brass bushings, a brass thrust plate, 2 O-rings and a few circlips.
Somebodies got to have a suggestion - anybody ?