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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 11:47 PM
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I was changing my oil pickup tube seal and dropped the bolt inside the oil pan. While trying to get it out with a magnet i think it went further into the pan. I really don't know where it is in the pan. Can anyone tell me what is the best way to get the bolt out without pulling the oil pan out?
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 11:53 PM
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Dremel tool a hole in the pan, then weld it back together.......I'm kind of serious and kind of kidding...because I hear its a bitch to take those pans off. A welder can weld that piece back on in 30 seconds if the car is on a lift.

Thats what I would do.

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But you should be able to use a strong magnet on the outside of the pan to find it and then slide it over to the oil drain hole. Will it fit through the oil drain hole?

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get a bigger magnet

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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 01:44 AM
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Don't think it'll fit in the drain hole. I was thinking of the sensor hole though. How big of a magnet do I need?
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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As tiny diameter and long as you can find. Bonus if it's on a flexible shaft.
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