Dropped a socket under the fuse/windshield wiper liquid area

[ChaneRZ]

So I dropped my 10mm socket under the fuse/wiper liquid area. Used my snake cam and can’t find it. I guess it’s at the bottom. Any danger driving? Stupid me.

 

[GTdsz]

I'm like 99% sure I lost a swivel head down there lol. This was a couple thousand miles ago. The fact you dropped a 10mm is expected

 

[MerlintheMad]

What moving engine parts are back and down there? If it can't be grabbed it is safe. Worst case: You'll have a new extraneous noise.

 

[runner1]

Every, every modded car has a 10mm socket somewhere in the engine bay

 

[ChaneRZ]

Great I don’t feel bad then. At least I got to install the power for the Fuel it sensor lol.

 

[nhcowboy28]

I have 10mm sockets on monthly subscription through Amazon.

 

[ChaneRZ]

I finally got it guys! Tried again with snake cam and it was hiding at the bottom behind the wires. I used a magnetic hook and extracted the sucka. Phewwww.

 

[runner1]

Satisfying I know

 

[boosted1g]

On my 1st gen eclipse, the back of the engine buy was a black-hole.
If a socket/small tool falls down back there, then shy of removing the engine and subframe you will never find it.

 

[turboAWD]

So I dropped my 10mm socket under the fuse/wiper liquid area. Used my snake cam and can’t find it. I guess it’s at the bottom. Any danger driving? Stupid me.

I did the same when doing plugs for the first time. Never found it. I keep spares for 8/10/14. I have like 5 17s from my Subaru days, etc

Edit: bought a locking extension for the next time I do plugs..

 

[Revvdmedia]

If anyone drops a socket and it lands on skid plate, just pound on the bottom of the tray with your fist and the socket will bounce right out. I swear this has worked on 3 vehicles for me so far lol. It's a miracle every time.

 

[turboAWD]

If anyone drops a socket and it lands on skid plate, just pound on the bottom of the tray with your fist and the socket will bounce right out. I swear this has worked on 3 vehicles for me so far lol. It's a miracle every time.

Yeah, that worked great on my Subaru. Tried it with the Stinger like 20x, and nothing...

 

[Deviate]

Shared this with @ChaneRZ already but its one of those that more need to see. Its too funny and too relevant

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