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How do I retrieve a tool dropped in my engine compartment?
We were changing out the spark plugs on our 2001 Dodge Dakota 4.7L V8 and dropped the extension and tool back by the cylinder 8 spark plug. It didn't drop to the ground. Any suggestions????
6 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavourite answer
yes i hope so ,you could tie a magnet to a piece of string and lower it down ,hope that will help
good luck h
Source(s): retired mechanic - db667089Lv 51 decade ago
They make a telescoping magnet that you can buy at just about any auto parts store. They don't cost very much. I have one and I have to use it nearly every time I work under the hood. They're great for retrieveing dropped tools, nuts, bolts, and washers. Unfortunately they won't pick up anything made of copper, brass, aluminum, or plastic...But that's when I use a long stick with some duct tape on the end...sticky side out, of course.
- Rob BLv 71 decade ago
You could always keep the hood open, pick up the truck and turn it upside down. Shake it a few times and the tool should fall right out.
Or use a telescoping magnetic pick up tool.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
go to autozone and at the fron register they have magnetic pick up tools that you pull out like a radio antenna, i have one and there are handy.
there about $2
- 1 decade ago
a magnetic wand, or mechanical fingers usually do the trick.
