Need help. Lost Wrench in the right side engine compartment

shocker1976 · 12-10-2007, 01:22 AM

Hi Guys,
I was trying to remove the 8mm bolt that holds the plastic covel on the right side (where the right temerature sensor is present) and in the process the wrench slipped and fell in the compartment bay shown in the figure. Looks like there is no outlet and it did not fall on the floor.

I tried to at least see where the damn thing was but no luck could not even see it.

When I took the car for a ride and when I rev it past 4K rpm in 1/2/3rd gears I can hear this metallic noise coming from the compartment bay.

Any idea's, suggestions how I can get the wrench out?

stillclaimndp · 12-10-2007, 01:24 AM

drive really fast over multiple speed bumps... jk. try approaching it from different angles, be careful, there are a lot of things to cut you and get your watch stuck on

Feds · 12-10-2007, 02:19 AM

if you know anyone with a borescope and work your way to all those crooks and crannies..... good luck

O-cha · 12-10-2007, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Feds

if you know anyone with a borescope and work your way to all those crooks and crannies..... good luck

Good solution, don't know someone, follow these simple steps.

Create a large organized international drug ring. Give orders to kill lots of people and have generally no regard for secrecy. Wait for the SWAT teams to come and raid your house. Watch your AC vents for scopes, when you see one, run up to it and yank it out of the guys hands. Run down to your car and find the wrench. Pocket the wrench as it will be useful to shave down into a shiv in jail. Do your 40 years time. When you get out you will have a classic BMW free from wrench noise to drive around, though there will be no gas to power it most likely.

shocker1976 · 12-10-2007, 03:11 AM

very good sense of humor

scalbert · 12-10-2007, 07:02 AM

Get a magnetic pickup and go fishing. You might be able to grab it and the pickups are only a few bucks from any auto parts store.

Dascamel · 12-10-2007, 12:33 PM

Or, just go to a local mechanic and watch them fish it out for you in 30 seconds... Probably better if its not a BMW dealer.

Valentine · 12-10-2007, 01:23 PM

That sucks man...I would go with the magnet and then the shop if it doesn't work. Best of luck.

12-10-2007, 01:22 AM	#1
shocker1976 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where BMW's can be driven iTrader: (0)	Need help. Lost Wrench in the right side engine compartment Hi Guys, I was trying to remove the 8mm bolt that holds the plastic covel on the right side (where the right temerature sensor is present) and in the process the wrench slipped and fell in the compartment bay shown in the figure. Looks like there is no outlet and it did not fall on the floor. I tried to at least see where the damn thing was but no luck could not even see it. When I took the car for a ride and when I rev it past 4K rpm in 1/2/3rd gears I can hear this metallic noise coming from the compartment bay. Any idea's, suggestions how I can get the wrench out? Attached Images __________________ 335i Coupe, Space Gray, Cream Beige, 6MT, ZSP, ZPP
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stillclaimndp Dancing Machine 47 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: 335i e90 ZSP Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, Ca iTrader: (0)	drive really fast over multiple speed bumps... jk. try approaching it from different angles, be careful, there are a lot of things to cut you and get your watch stuck on __________________ 2007 e90 & 1981 Corvette Predecessors: 2007 BMW 335i E92, 2006 M5, 2008 Viper SRT10 Coupe, 2005 Viper Yellow, 2006 Corvette Z51, 2009 Challenger SRT8, 2006 S4, 2001.5 Nogaro Blue S4, 2006 GTI w/ DSG, 06 Evo IX, 04 S4, 04 911x51, 03 Evo VIII, 98 Eclipse GSX, 96 GST, 92 Galant Vr-4, '70 Grand Prix Model J, '70 Nova, '68 Firebird
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Feds ______ 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 89 Hyundai Excel 3 Door Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Right Behind You iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i [0.00]	if you know anyone with a borescope and work your way to all those crooks and crannies..... good luck __________________ F E D S
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shocker1976 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where BMW's can be driven iTrader: (0)	very good sense of humor __________________ 335i Coupe, Space Gray, Cream Beige, 6MT, ZSP, ZPP
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scalbert Major General 153 Rep 5,780 Posts Drives: '13 S4, '15 Q7 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Woodstock, GA iTrader: (8)	Get a magnetic pickup and go fishing. You might be able to grab it and the pickups are only a few bucks from any auto parts store.
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Dascamel Lieutenant Colonel 48 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3, 2010 e91 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (0)	Or, just go to a local mechanic and watch them fish it out for you in 30 seconds... Probably better if its not a BMW dealer. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Jerez Black,DCT,Fox Red ext,Prem,Tech,19", ipod/usb, CF roof and trim 2010 E91 328i Space Gray,Black int, M sport, most options 2007 Montego Blue 335i (retired)
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Valentine OK with taking handouts 3 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montery, CA iTrader: (1)	That sucks man...I would go with the magnet and then the shop if it doesn't work. Best of luck.
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