Dropped a bolt down an oil passage...now what?
08-19-2010, 01:01 AM
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Those pathways are straight you should be able to grab the bolt with a magnet from the oil passage, otherwise it's probably time for a oil pan gasket.
08-19-2010, 01:33 AM
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At least the gasket is silicone =)
08-19-2010, 05:08 AM
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... Then I would epoxy the right size magnet onto some mechanics wire and run it down after the bolt. ...
Great idea! Thanks. I've used the extendable pointer sticks with a magnet end but they have to stay straight.
08-19-2010, 11:41 AM
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I have a flexible magnet with led light on it from autozone. That plus the flex 'claw' has gotten me out of a ton of jams..
08-19-2010, 10:06 PM
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So, Thomas... have you retrieved the bolt yet?
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