Turbo <> Crossover Pipe Fell Off Completely?

[xb99]

Hey

Noticed on my drive into work that I could hear a lot more spooling and induction noise this morning. I assumed the piping from my intercooler has come loose, as I changed the intercooler about 4 months ago, and the existing piping seemed a bit of a stretch at the time. I checked what I could when I got to the car park, and couldn't see anything obvious under the bonnet, thought it must be the pipe hidden by the bumper.

Just got home, popped the bonnet, and found the pipe that connects the turbo to the cross over completely loose, just setting on the engine!!

When it cools I'll reconnect. I had the turbo rebuild around 10 months ago.....

Would I have done any damage driving it this way? I didnt boost, drove slowly (most of it was bumper to bumper).

I can see oil on the edge of the turbo, and the edge of the cross over. Is this normal? Should I clean before reconnecting?

Thanks.

edit: BA MKII if it matters, stock turbo (rebuilt), wog cooler. Edited ~250rwkw (before cooler added)

Edited 07/11/13 07:19 AM by xb99

[JETURBO]

Nah ud be right in this instance

[xb99]

Sweet thanks Jet.

I put it back on earlier, tightened it up, and went for a spin, back to normal. I think one end must have been loose for a while, its quieter when I really step on the loud pedal! Used to get an odd induction noise sometimes for the past month, but only when I really stepped on it.

[discostig]

The oil is normal, if it's like a few drops worth.

[freeze_dk]

I drove without one for 3 weeks, sure its fine