Hi,

 

I'm in the process of changing glow plugs on a S-max 2009 2.0 TDCI and i've had some back luck (even before getting to the plugs themselves). Not an easy job as it is, but then i go and spoil it all by doing something stupid like ... removing the coolant hose on the EGR coolant with some coolant spilling.

Prior to that, i (unthoughtfully) remove the breather hose that connects the intake manifold to the air duct (going from the air filter to the turbo). I usually plug or cover any exposed holes on and around the engine, but yesterday i skipped a bit - just puting a piece of a torn glove over it... but after the spill occured, i noticed the glove fell down and the hole (in the picture) was exposed. 

I should have removed the coolant hose prior to removing that breather, but oh well. I also didn't feel like draining the whole coolant system was neccesary: P .. 

It was just a big splash of coolant,... now i'm wondering if it has leaked down to the turbo and what the consequences can be? 

Maybe it's a couple of drops, maybe it's a mouthful...

Is it safe to start (provided i can get the plugs replaced:) or should i rather dismantle the shole intake system and be safe than sorry? 

Can it damage the turbo? Should i remove all the hoses to inspect? I can't get under the car for now..

 

ahh don't you love the extra work with things like this..

 

What do you thing guys? 

Thanks in advance

 

 

 

 

I can't see much coolant getting in through that small hole!

It won't damage the turbo.  But for your own piece of mind I would disconnect the lowest hose (like to be the intercooler hose) and then run the engine briefly.  If there is any water in the boost pipes, the turbo will blow it out of the disconnected hose.  

That's a great idea, thanks! Will help with my overthinking and paranoia, if nothing else!  :)

But first i have to get the EGR bolts off. The two that hold it to the exhaust manifold seem baked... i'm waiting for the acteon/ATF mix plus some interflon PFTE fluid to do it's thing.