i have a 20g that needs a rebuild(you can get a rebuild kit for about $120). pm me if you are interested.
yes it has shaft play... thats why it needs a rebuild... but it could end up being a pretty cheap turbo.
Sorry to be the wet blanket here, but lets try and keep FS/WTB threads on track. Check your PMs. If you want to continue this conversation/OT-ness please take it to a different forum. EDIT: OT stuff has been moved to here: http://www.mnsubaru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22944