I'm about to cry...
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I'm about to cry...
I thought my luck was bad before... it just got worse,
While trying to get #3 injector out the screw bit slipped off and fell into the engine.
😢😭
I heard it hit metal... if there was anytime I needed your guys help... it's right now
While trying to get #3 injector out the screw bit slipped off and fell into the engine.
😢😭
I heard it hit metal... if there was anytime I needed your guys help... it's right now
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Originally Posted by SoCal-Bob
Telescopic magnet is probably your best bet. Sorry to the bad news.
It fell right where the light is,
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Originally Posted by SoCal-Bob
Possibly, with a magnet. Maybe a pickle claw if you know exactly where it's at. That would require the use of a telescopic camera.
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Worse case you take the valve train off to get you more room. If the bolt fell in, it will only go as far as the piston/cylinder....and it will be toward the outside since it sits at an angle.
I am sure you'll find it
I am sure you'll find it
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Originally Posted by TooManyToys.
The question will be did it go down the injector tip hole or down the oil return?
Only you know the size of the bit to know if it will make it through the injector hole.
One of these should help.
I think it was RustyA who pulled the pan to recover one of these.
Only you know the size of the bit to know if it will make it through the injector hole.
One of these should help.
I think it was RustyA who pulled the pan to recover one of these.