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Old May 14, 2014 | 04:47 PM
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I don't say this often.....
But I'm impressed.....
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Old May 14, 2014 | 04:58 PM
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sweet!
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Old May 14, 2014 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by resdoggie
I once swallowed a dime.
Do you want to borrow the OP's contraption?
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Old May 14, 2014 | 06:16 PM
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shortly thereafter his assets were over a dime.
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Old May 14, 2014 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 75roadster
OK Guys, thanks for all the advice and the great suggestions. The bottom line is that I had success. I was able to remove the tubing using an inspection camera and flexible grippers. I taped the camera head about an inch above the claws of the gripper so the two tools could be manipulated as one and I could see the claws open and close in the camera. Then I went fishing, found the tube and was able to grab it with the claws and pull it out. Hallelujah!! The differential is now filled with fresh fluid and modifier and all is well. I've attached a pic showing the result. Thanks again for your help. Gary
Well played. Slick move.
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Old May 14, 2014 | 09:26 PM
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Sure beat pulling the rear end. Great solution!
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Old May 15, 2014 | 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Ward
I'd just do a frame off.


You can never be to careful.
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