I gather it went for 10k!!

Have managed to source the pipe locally and get hold of a crow's foot 14mm socket. Now to fit the thing.......

That would be great! Cn you pm me PayPal or equivalent?

How much do you want for part and post?

Great! If I can't get one locally, how long would it take to post? Am in Suffolk..... Easy job to do? Connection to fuel rail seems quite tight? EGR removed which might make things easier?

Mine is split just under the E and C in "Direct" as above.......

It is the pipe at the union between the rigid section and the flexi pipe nearest the EGR.

Couldn't work out why my back window was misting up in the dry today, and when I opened the bonnet there was a heavy mist of diesel from the return pipe to the regulator being sprayed out! Engine does not need to be running, only pump running for the mist to emerge and the tank to empty rather...

Hi there, Screaming pump could just be pump on way out but follow Dave's tip first! Good luck, Martin

After some initial nerves the car ran the 400km down to Spain and then sat for a week before being loaded up for the 940 mile trip back to Suffolk. Ran like clockwork on return journey! It is now a happier beast with a brand new turbo, although I am now waiting for the next problem...... Ever...

Arrived, fitted, running. Clearly has some oil in the system as it had been idling nicely for about three mins on start up then revs raced up. I turned it off pronto with clouds of smoke, left it for ten mins and checked with the mechanic in the garage where it has been. Apparently it is normal...

Thanks for that! At least my woes may have kept a few members entertained over the past couple of days! Never break down in rural France at the weekend......!!

Parts on van heading to me, according to UPS tracker. Feel like Santa is coming! Also aware, though, of Murphy's Law hovering in background.......

Will take it easy I promise! Nice gentle run at 2500rpm max. :car:

Done some reading on this, and most suggest that letting the engine gently idle at start up for a few mins is best. Once pressure light goes out oil should have circulated, but I am in no hurry to trash £550 worth of metal!

Update..... Turbo is now off although the nuts needed a lot of persuasion! The lower one on the manifold was a total b**ch to get off. Ended up with a ring spanner facing the bulkhead, webbing strap wrapped round it, lying under the car, foot against the axle, pulling like he'll before it...

Nope. That would be another trip to the hard wear shop! Hoping that WD, time and some sort of fashioned extender bar will do it.

Turbo coming with UPS tomorrow, apparently. Have taken off all pipe work and soaked the nuts in WD as they appear to be welded on! Had a good look inside and the impeller appears to have some damaged vanes. No wonder the thing was rattling like hell. Also loads of play in the shaft...

Turbo coming with UPS tomorrow, apparently. Have taken off all pipe work and soaked the nuts in WD as they appear to be welded on! Had a good look inside and the impeller appears to have some damaged vanes. No wonder the thing was rattling like hell. Also loads of play in the shaft...

Right..... Turbo ordered and Paddocks are sending via UPS (thanks, Paddocks!) so will get the old one off today at some point. Hopefully on way by tomorrow evening to salvage what is left of my family's holiday. Thanks for all the help on this.