you are probably wondering what the hell these two have in common. here is my problem: as i was changing my spark plugs (3923 gapped at .040) i dropped one under neath the intake manifold. i tried like hell to get it out flexible magnets and magnets on a string. no luck. i am not sure if i could get one under there again if i tried. currently i am driving with the 9th plug under the intake manifold there seems to be no problem or even a rattle. i am not sure if i have the expertise to get the intake manifold off (fuel rail, throttle cables and all that other ****). Is there any harm that can come from the runaway plug? should i bite the bullet and go to a mechanic/dealer? if so any reputable in the md area?

thanks for the help!

 

Shouldnt be any problem. Only thing it can hurt is if it falls into the belt or fan.

 

try one of those flex tools with the grasping claws at the end. The are only about a 1/8-1/4inch in diameter and will fit through any openining. Simply reach in and grab the end, then carfully drag it out.

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dear herkguy

great minds think alike, that is exactly what i went and got. i ended up pusihing further away. now i cant even see it.

thanks for the piece of mind turbot bird. thats what i thought/hoped.

 

dont worry about it. i have had one under the manifld for over a year now. has not come out and is so stuck that the only way to get it is to remove manifold