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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: TandocTools on November 09, 2010, 08:47:12 pm

Title: Intake manifold bolt into the block
Post by: TandocTools on November 09, 2010, 08:47:12 pm

So I dropped a manifold bolt into the smallest hole in the world.  I had every other hole plugged with paper towels--I didn't even see this hole until the bolt fell right into it.  I tried to use a magnetic pick-up and on the third try, the magnetic head broke off in my block!  Holy crap--How am I going to get this stuff out of my block?

Title: Re: Intake manifold bolt into the block
Post by: VileZambonie on November 09, 2010, 09:14:26 pm

Wow... If you can't find them, you're gonna have to pull it apart.

Title: Re: Intake manifold bolt into the block
Post by: Blazin on November 09, 2010, 09:15:02 pm

Oil drain back hole. the pieces should be in your oil pan.

Title: Re: Intake manifold bolt into the block
Post by: beastie_3 on November 10, 2010, 01:43:43 am

Get another magnetic head and try again...?

Title: Re: Intake manifold bolt into the block
Post by: TandocTools on November 10, 2010, 03:33:39 pm

Got them--7 hours later and with the help of 5 different pick-up tools, mirrors and my nimble fingered wife, both the bolt and the magnetic head are out of my block.  I will now drink a beer and take the rest of the day off of this project:)

Title: Re: Intake manifold bolt into the block
Post by: 1980c10 on November 10, 2010, 06:32:39 pm

congrats you've earned it.

Title: Re: Intake manifold bolt into the block
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on November 12, 2010, 08:17:27 am

That's great news, enjoy the break!