Help! Did something stupid

gatorfast · 03-09-2014, 12:40 PM

Just cleaned and re-oiled my AA green filter and when I was reinstalling I accidentally dropped my screwdriver into the engine bay! It's wayyyy down there and there is no way I can reach it. I'm so mad at myself. What should I do?

Dannys M3 · 03-09-2014, 12:43 PM

Can you see it?

Amirsm3 · 03-09-2014, 12:46 PM

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Can you see it?

This.

If you can't see it, attempt to pull some of the under shrouds and feel around.

1MOREMOD · 03-09-2014, 12:46 PM

Long magnet as suggested or start taking bottom covers off until you get to it.

Xcelrrate · 03-09-2014, 12:47 PM

Sorry for your headache ....

///M Power-Belgium · 03-09-2014, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

Just cleaned and re-oiled my AA green filter and when I was reinstalling I accidentally dropped my screwdriver into the engine bay! It's wayyyy down there and there is no way I can reach it. I'm so mad at myself. What should I do?

I see your problem,solution is... i have a flexible with a magnet on top.(see pic)
Anyway hope this will help ,should be..and good luck man !

gatorfast · 03-09-2014, 01:03 PM

I'll def try the magnet idea!

If for some reason I still can't get it...is it safe to drive? I would go straight to a shop tomorrow morning.

Millie · 03-09-2014, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

Just cleaned and re-oiled my AA green filter and when I was reinstalling I accidentally dropped my screwdriver into the engine bay! It's wayyyy down there and there is no way I can reach it. I'm so mad at myself. What should I do?

Burn the car down, its worthless now.

s85e90 · 03-09-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

I'll def try the magnet idea!

If for some reason I still can't get it...is it safe to drive? I would go straight to a shop tomorrow morning.

Just take the splash shields off and it should fall out

tinman831 · 03-09-2014, 01:36 PM

Depends on if it actually dropped down to the bottom trays or if maybe it's wedged in a pulley or alternator.

1MOREMOD · 03-09-2014, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

I'll def try the magnet idea!

If for some reason I still can't get it...is it safe to drive? I would go straight to a shop tomorrow morning.

I wouldn't start the car until you know where its located.

///M Power-Belgium · 03-09-2014, 01:55 PM

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I wouldn't start the car until you know where its located.

Spot on my friend !

CBS · 03-09-2014, 01:56 PM

^ Agreed. Need to locate it first before starting engine. Good Luck!

Denk · 03-09-2014, 02:37 PM

I dropped a screw once changing my filter. I was able to get at it through the left wheel well. It was resting on the bottom plate. There is a gap down there, take a look but it's not big enough to pull a screwdriver through. It might help you locate it though. Good luck, that does suck.

Vic311 · 03-09-2014, 02:40 PM

Butter fingers

Just get an LED flash light and fish it out

gatorfast · 03-09-2014, 03:09 PM

Got a magnet but it fell off on the way up and now I can't find it. I don't have a jack/lift so no way of getting under the car. Any way I can access the engine floor area another way?

1MOREMOD · 03-09-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

Got a magnet but it fell off on the way up and now I can't find it. I don't have a jack/lift so no way of getting under the car. Any way I can access the engine floor area another way?

Could go buy jack since every car owner needs one anyway. Or borrow?

tinman831 · 03-09-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

Got a magnet but it fell off on the way up and now I can't find it. I don't have a jack/lift so no way of getting under the car. Any way I can access the engine floor area another way?

You should be able to pull off the felt covers on the front without getting under the car. Maybe you can see the screwdriver that way.

TheDeliverator · 03-10-2014, 08:37 PM

Need an update on this STAT

baba louey · 03-10-2014, 10:52 PM

I have a LED lit mirror on a telescoping rod. It works great for locating things. Once located, using the magnet to get it should be a snap. Good luck.

///Matt.BLU · 03-10-2014, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Millie

Burn the car down, its worthless now.

1MOREMOD · 03-10-2014, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Millie

Burn the car down, its worthless now.

Start the car and free rev it might shoot out?

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gatorfast Major General 5002 Rep 6,864 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	Got a magnet but it fell off on the way up and now I can't find it. I don't have a jack/lift so no way of getting under the car. Any way I can access the engine floor area another way?
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