Please tell me I've not got major issue now, I had kitchen roll stuffed in the intake/outlet whatever it is, to stop debris falling in and yes I started the car so it has been sucked in, I take it that pipe goes straight to the turbo does it, will it be spat out in pieces somewhere or will it be clogged up somewhere. I no I'm a complete stupid f***ing............................................... I'll leave that bit blank because there is many options I deserve to be called.

Without commiting 100% if you only used kitchen roll the turbo should have shredded it and it'll disappear out the back of the exhaust. But there's a chance that it wrapped round the turbo's spindle and has forced itself up against the oil seal. So it'll be fine for a little while then you'll start burning blue smoke and your dash will light up like a christmas tree

Is there a chance if I remove inner wing and heat shield I may be able to remove pipe from turbo and retrieve some pieces from there if I'm lucky or is it long gone into the heart of the turbo, car was on Tick Over for about 8-10 seconds with no revs at all.

frustrating.

The pipe goes to the turbo, and I can tell you it is a right pain to remove that pipe from the car should that be necessary. There is one 8mm bolt that holds the pipe in place. Accessed thru the front wing at the front.

Suspect the tissue is in the pipe somewhere if you only ran for 8s

If it's gone into the turbo, then it would go out to the intercooler and probably get stuck there. (next stop the engine).

I guess you should disconnect the pipe from the turbo and use a mirror and torch to see if it got as far as the turbo

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Thanks Andy, I'm having right mare with this thing at moment, was in the process of trying to get the fan off to get to alternator so it could be changed, not a chance of getting it of without correct tools, so have to try locate them tomorrow, once I get fan of and the bottom plastic shroud I'm hoping for bit more room then hopefully get to the 8mm bolt to get the dam pipe off, I went in through near side wheel arch, removed all 3 heat shields but was daylight was against me and no luck getting pipe disconnected before dark. Do you think I might be able to access the 8mm if I take near side headlight out. I'm just it in the pipe and not in the turbo or worse.

Do you have a powerful vacuum cleaner, something like a Dyson of the cylinder variety? You may get a fair amount out by inserting a vacuum hose in the pipe and forming a seal with a bunch of rags. Has to be worth a try?

Yeap the fan is a pain. I have known someone replace the alternator without removing the fan, so that's a back up plan.

Regarding the fan, using a fan spanner, hit the end, towards the passenger side. (IIRC)
A large swing of the hammer and good aim

Remember you are trying to shock it. They are a bloody pain.

Regarding the plastic pipe bolt:
Maybe you need the plastic wheel arch removed.
You need your head next to the washer bottle and looking in around that area to find the 8mm bolt.
The metal pipe secures in a similar area.

A jublie clip holds the pipe to the turbo

OMG godivaNige your are a legend,,, I stuck Henry the Hoover right in there and after a few pulls and prods BINGO out it popped. I'm so relieved right now.




I've so learnt my lesson check, check, and then check again.

Thanks again Andy, I did think about trying without removing fan.

thank goodness for Henry.

Lucky one

There you go, sometimes simple is the most effective

Yes simple but SO satisfying, now back to the other headache of getting the fan off to fit alternator, at least I got my alternator super fast (as always) from advance factors.

Wow, go out and buy a lottery ticket if I were you..then donate half your winnings to Nidge..lol

And proof this is what these forums are all about.What a result. Well done to you all

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Wow, go out and buy a lottery ticket if I were you..then donate half your winnings to Nidge..lol

Yeah Gilly1 buy the ticket!
Glad to be of help, one of the little tricks I learnt from my time as an a/c tech in the RAF. Recovered quite a few misplaced items from within the guts of a Buccaneer or an F4, with a Hoover