Dropped A Screw Help?
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Staging Lane
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Dropped A Screw Help? so i was taking my bleeder screw off and it fell in the trans maybe? i just heard it fall and hit metal and not ground.. how do i get that back? and if i just get a new screw what will happen if i leave that in there? thanks guys!
Harley
Harley
It fell into the bellhousing, not the transmission itself. It is a long piece (a few inches long) and definitely needs to go back on before you can drive the car. If not, fluid will just go blasting out the bleeder hole when you push the clutch pedal in and the whole system will stop working.
That said, it's going to be VERY difficult to get that thing out without pulling the trans; I would say pretty close to impossible. Perhaps someone else can chime in who has done this before? I'm guessing you'll have to pull the trans.
That said, it's going to be VERY difficult to get that thing out without pulling the trans; I would say pretty close to impossible. Perhaps someone else can chime in who has done this before? I'm guessing you'll have to pull the trans.
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Staging Lane
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i was just going to get another screw from napa and use that.. im getting a new slave put in in about a week.. so i can retrieve that one then.. and we are expecting snow this weekend.. so i most likely wont be driving it..
yea, but i wouldnt take the chance on that, One drive could really tear that thing up. Like said, tranny will probably need to come out. not sure if there is another way to get it out
like others have said.. it won;t fit out any of the little exit points... so basically pull the tranny, or live with it.
odds are, if you heard it hit the bottom... it will stay there.
i doubt any harm will come of it.
odds are, if you heard it hit the bottom... it will stay there.
i doubt any harm will come of it.
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Staging Lane
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well the slave is bad and im putting an ls7 clutch in it next week.. and wer getting snow this weekend so im not going to drive it anyway.. the slave is fucked in the A as it sits.. no clutch pressure AT ALL.. so it will sit till its all fixed
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well i dropped mine in and i tried to fish it out with a magnet not easy. I did find that it would be probably easier if you go in threw where your starter is it. I didnt try cause my brother just pulled the tranny back out. But as aggravating as it is it only took like 3 minutes just too pull the tranny back a hair and get it out. you dont have to take the bellhousing off and since the shaft is in the crank theres no trying to get it back in place just slide it back a little and it will go right back in
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Staging Lane
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oh nice ill have to try that.. but the only problem is i have no tools.. and i went to the store to get the screw they didn't know the size, th chevy dealer didn't know the size so i can't even just go buy one to throw in there so i can drive to my mechanics.. because hes replacing my slave and clutch..
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Well, I don't think you're going to be able to get a new one screwed in without tools. It's 2.5" long at least, and you don't have enough room between the trans and the tunnel to slide it in, at least not without running the risk of dropping it in again.
Next, if you start the car car and drive it with that bleeder in there, it runs the risk of hitting the flywheel when you brake and then getting tossed around inside there like a pinball.
I had that happen to me when my clutch was replaced under warranty. When they were putting the trans back into the bellhousing, a guide pin got knocked into the bellhousing. I didn't know about it till I came off the highway and hit the brakes going around the exit. I heard a terrible noise. Turn around and go back to the dealership and when they pulled the trans, the inside was trashed. They had to replace the bellhousing, clutch, flywheel and disc.
Honestly, if you're replacing the clutch in a few days, call a toy truck and have it taken there.
Next, if you start the car car and drive it with that bleeder in there, it runs the risk of hitting the flywheel when you brake and then getting tossed around inside there like a pinball.
I had that happen to me when my clutch was replaced under warranty. When they were putting the trans back into the bellhousing, a guide pin got knocked into the bellhousing. I didn't know about it till I came off the highway and hit the brakes going around the exit. I heard a terrible noise. Turn around and go back to the dealership and when they pulled the trans, the inside was trashed. They had to replace the bellhousing, clutch, flywheel and disc.
Honestly, if you're replacing the clutch in a few days, call a toy truck and have it taken there.
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I"m telling you, A: you're not going to be able to drive the car with the bleeder removed B: you're going to have a hard time installing the bleeder without lowering the transmission. Look at the picture I posted, that bleeder is pretty long and you're going to have a heck of a time getting it installed without dropping the trans.
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I"m telling you, A: you're not going to be able to drive the car with the bleeder removed B: you're going to have a hard time installing the bleeder without lowering the transmission. Look at the picture I posted, that bleeder is pretty long and you're going to have a heck of a time getting it installed without dropping the trans.
Well, taking off from a start without a clutch is going to be tough on the transmission.
It sounds like you're set on doing it your way, so best of luck to you. FYI, a transmission rebuild is much more expensive than a tow.
It sounds like you're set on doing it your way, so best of luck to you. FYI, a transmission rebuild is much more expensive than a tow.
Yes I would not drive it until you get that clutch in there... you aren't supposed to shift these cars without using the clutch... they aren't straight cut gears. You are going to blow that transmission up pretty quick. But anywho good luck.
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Staging Lane
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ill just take your word and throw it on a flatbed.. f it.. i drove my car without a clutch a week ago with no grind.. i just dont really see how a tiny screw sittin in my trans will mess something up.. im driving down a country road 3 miles to get everything fixed.. if the gears go then thats when my warrenty will kick in.. so im not worried about it.. Hell i could use a new tranny
Look at the picture I posted, it's not a tiny screw, and it's not in the trans, it's in the bellhousing. The screw is close to 3" long and having that bounce around the flywheel and pressure plate and flywheel isn't a good thing. Spend the $50 to have it towed the 3 miles and you'll be happier in the end.
you clearly lack the ability to think clearly about this situation. this tranny does not have straight cut gears and is not designed to be operated in that fashion.
it's not tiny.... look at the damn pic! and it's not in the tranny, it's in the bellhousing. like i initially responded.. it will probably be OK, but why chance it?
stop wasting our time with this thread. it's over.
stop wasting our time with this thread. it's over.
