Dropped a tool bit into my engine compartment. yup

krnshinsa · 05-09-2009, 07:07 PM

Ok so when I was putting back my dci I used the wrong small flathead bit for the bit screw holder and when I put it down towards the engine it fell into the engine. I tried to look for it but its not there. Will I be okay driving? or do I have to go on a lift and take out the under panels? (which I really do not want to do)

335e92tx · 05-09-2009, 08:06 PM

Its probably sitting on the bottom cover - you will probably be ok.

scottp999 · 05-09-2009, 08:09 PM

Did you try a magnetic pickup tool for a while?

blue2fire · 05-09-2009, 08:12 PM

I dropped a screw once and didnt drive my car for two whole days in fear of damaging it. Had to remove the bumper and underside fairing to get to it, felt like a needle was stuck in the car when the thing was in there.

m5sparky · 05-10-2009, 02:19 AM

of course you will be ok, the engine is closed up its not like it fell inside the motor... and the only other objects you have to check is the belts make sure its not by the pulleys, but if its a small bit its nothin to worry about.

TommyK · 05-10-2009, 02:54 AM

i droped a wrench in there when i was installing my AFE and i just turned my stearing wheel over and put my hand behind the tire and pulled out the fallen wrench off the skid plate. i was so happy that worked so well otherwise i would have been very mad

adjmcloon · 05-10-2009, 10:34 AM

Flashlight and magnetic pick up tool for the win.

I agree, check the bottom engine cover..it's removed fairly easily from underneath if you need to.

0asis · 05-10-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan0102

your engines going to chomp on it and sooner or later your engine will explode and char your body.

+1, agreed. You might end up in a future episode of Destroyed In Seconds on the Discovery Channel.

veightkiller · 05-10-2009, 11:36 AM

^^^ lols

to answer your question you should be fine and that magnetic tool this guys talking about is very useful might want to grab one.

NinetyEight740 · 05-10-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by krnshinsa

Ok so when I was putting back my dci I used the wrong small flathead bit for the bit screw holder and when I put it down towards the engine it fell into the engine. I tried to look for it but its not there. Will I be okay driving? or do I have to go on a lift and take out the under panels? (which I really do not want to do)

DO NOT DRIVE IT IF IT FELL INTO THE ENGINE!!!

If it fell into the engine compartment it all depends if you want it back or not... it makes a huge difference where you dropped it obviously

rkick08 · 05-10-2009, 11:54 AM

i might have about 3 buckets on the bottom cover by now unless they fell off while driving, all in one days work of removing bulbs!

you should be fine.

thegeneral101 · 05-10-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rkick08

i might have about 3 buckets on the bottom cover by now unless they fell off while driving, all in one days work of removing bulbs!

you should be fine.

lol dear god

Bigwen · 07-10-2011, 04:29 AM

I did the same thing today installed my AFE one of my socket fail though the hole at the bottom which will be the bottom engine cover right.

Question do I need to remove the whole cover to get my socket?
Will it be there untell I remove the cover right ?
If will be be in danger of anything?

Chriztofor · 07-10-2011, 05:39 AM

You will be fine, buy since you are a BMW owner I know it is KILLING you because you are propbably very anal. So either do what a member said on here (magnet pick-up and flash light) or remove the under cover and while you are it check for any leaks under there (nothing to worry about, but it doesn't hurt to inspect.)

fdriller9 · 07-10-2011, 09:32 AM

You can also try putting the magnet under the car and dragging the socket to the nearest opening.

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krnshinsa Captain 83 Rep 606 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: el ay iTrader: (2)	Dropped a tool bit into my engine compartment. yup Ok so when I was putting back my dci I used the wrong small flathead bit for the bit screw holder and when I put it down towards the engine it fell into the engine. I tried to look for it but its not there. Will I be okay driving? or do I have to go on a lift and take out the under panels? (which I really do not want to do)
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scottp999 Brigadier General 140 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	Did you try a magnetic pickup tool for a while?
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m5sparky First Lieutenant 17 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: roseville ca iTrader: (2)	of course you will be ok, the engine is closed up its not like it fell inside the motor... and the only other objects you have to check is the belts make sure its not by the pulleys, but if its a small bit its nothin to worry about.
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TommyK Brigadier General 130 Rep 3,325 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i LCI [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	i droped a wrench in there when i was installing my AFE and i just turned my stearing wheel over and put my hand behind the tire and pulled out the fallen wrench off the skid plate. i was so happy that worked so well otherwise i would have been very mad
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adjmcloon Private First Class 10 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 550i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stinkyville, TX iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Flashlight and magnetic pick up tool for the win. I agree, check the bottom engine cover..it's removed fairly easily from underneath if you need to. __________________ 2001 530iA sport: sold * 2002 540iA sport: sold * 2006 330iA sport: sold * 1999 528iT sport (gear hauler) * 2008 535i-6 sport * 2002 Alpine 525iT * 2004 330i * 2006 X5 3.0 * 2008 550i M-Sport *
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veightkiller Brigadier General 69 Rep 4,149 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver,B.C iTrader: (3)	^^^ lols to answer your question you should be fine and that magnetic tool this guys talking about is very useful might want to grab one.
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rkick08 Major 98 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	i might have about 3 buckets on the bottom cover by now unless they fell off while driving, all in one days work of removing bulbs! you should be fine.
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Bigwen Private First Class 10 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2008 335I E90 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Pasadena iTrader: (0)	Dropped socket I did the same thing today installed my AFE one of my socket fail though the hole at the bottom which will be the bottom engine cover right. Question do I need to remove the whole cover to get my socket? Will it be there untell I remove the cover right ? If will be be in danger of anything?
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Chriztofor Colonel 110 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	You will be fine, buy since you are a BMW owner I know it is KILLING you because you are propbably very anal. So either do what a member said on here (magnet pick-up and flash light) or remove the under cover and while you are it check for any leaks under there (nothing to worry about, but it doesn't hurt to inspect.) __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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fdriller9 Banned 275 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	You can also try putting the magnet under the car and dragging the socket to the nearest opening.
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