Halp! Dropped a part!

Quantum · 09-02-2007, 05:37 PM

I was installing my TWM short shifter cable bushings, and when I was trying to remove the metal washer on the old bushing, it went flying off into the engine bay! It landed on a metal pan underneath a large horizontal hose. I can barely touch the tip of it with a screwdriver, but I guess it is stainless steel because I can't grab it with a magnetic tip. Also, when I was trying to get out the other rubber bushing, it also went flying, but it fell through the engine bay completely onto the ground.

I couldn't figure out any way to reach that metal ring though, so I just put everything back together. Will it fall out onto the ground when I am driving (which is ok with me since I don't need it), or is there a danger that it could interfere or damage something in the engine?

***Zeuceone*** · 09-02-2007, 05:42 PM

so its sitting on metal or plastic.?

***07mugencivic*** · 09-02-2007, 05:44 PM

use a magnet...on a medal stick

***CaliGuy*** · 09-02-2007, 05:59 PM

My buddy has this thing...I don't know the name, but any auto parts store should sell it. It's lime a long flexible thing with a grabby thing at the end, which you open and close with a button at the top. Really kicks ass for stuff like this...

Quantum · 09-02-2007, 06:29 PM

metal. I'm not sure what the part is, it is in the very rear and lowest part of the engine bay. I think my best bet would be to take the front driver wheel off to get to it.

xxhaimbondxx · 09-02-2007, 07:22 PM

I guess you would have to turn your car upside down and shake it. I think if it's stainless steel it should stick to magnet, try stronger one.

radiocontrolhead · 09-02-2007, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxhaimbondxx

I guess you would have to turn your car upside down and shake it. I think if it's stainless steel it should stick to magnet, try stronger one.

Was going to suggest the same thing, turn it over.

09-02-2007, 05:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Quantum Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 305 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Halp! Dropped a washer in engine bay! I was installing my TWM short shifter cable bushings, and when I was trying to remove the metal washer on the old bushing, it went flying off into the engine bay! It landed on a metal pan underneath a large horizontal hose. I can barely touch the tip of it with a screwdriver, but I guess it is stainless steel because I can't grab it with a magnetic tip. Also, when I was trying to get out the other rubber bushing, it also went flying, but it fell through the engine bay completely onto the ground. I couldn't figure out any way to reach that metal ring though, so I just put everything back together. Will it fall out onto the ground when I am driving (which is ok with me since I don't need it), or is there a danger that it could interfere or damage something in the engine?

09-02-2007, 05:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
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09-02-2007, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
*07mugencivic* Whos The Whore NOW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern CA Age: 24 Posts: 101,159 Toe Knee iTrader: 4 / 100%	use a magnet...on a medal stick

09-02-2007, 06:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Quantum Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 305 iTrader: 0 / 0%	metal. I'm not sure what the part is, it is in the very rear and lowest part of the engine bay. I think my best bet would be to take the front driver wheel off to get to it.

09-02-2007, 07:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
xxhaimbondxx Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brooklyn=>Albany, NY Posts: 704 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I guess you would have to turn your car upside down and shake it. I think if it's stainless steel it should stick to magnet, try stronger one.