I am replacing the head gasket. When I was pulling the heat shielding on the exhaust manifold a bolt dropped into what I believe is the turbo.

i tried a magnet but it really couldn’t make the curve.


I hoped it would just fall through to the exhaust system but....

any suggestions on how to retrieve?

rgierer

 

assume you had the turbo's upper air tube off? did you try putting a smallish tube (ie 1/2 to 1 inch) on a shop vac and probe to see if it can grab it?

 

Your assessment is correct. I will try the suggested approach on Sunday

thank you
robin