Archived Lift pump plunger fell into engine

[kytaylor21]

Has anyone had this happen before? If so how did you get the plunger out? 95 12 valve

 

[Sticks]

Ouch. I think I might have done it once or twice, but was able to see the end and grabbed it.



Start with an inspection mirror (like the dentists use) to see if you can put eyes on it. Then I would go with a small telescoping magnet, preferably one with an indexable/jointed head and start gingerly fishing around for it. Hopefully it's still laying against the cam.



Did you hear it tap several times on the way down and maybe hit the oil pan?

 

[GAmes]

If it fell to the bottom of the pan the only way is to drop the pan. Way too much work, just leave it there, it won't hurt anything.

 

[kytaylor21]

Thanks guys, i used telescoping magnet and got lucky!! Thanks again

 

[klcammie]

Are you going to buy a lotto ticket now?

 

[Sticks]

Nah, he just used up his freebie for the month.