Need help, made a bonehead move
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From: Houston Texas
Need help, made a bonehead move
Hi,
I was installing a battery on my C5 and while I was clamping down the battery to secure it in place, the socket fell off the ratchet and down into the hole in the floor pan area. I can't see it but I'm pretty sure its down there. How can I get it out? Do you think it matters if I leave it in there? I really want to get it, but it looks like I'll really have to pull things apart to get down there.
Any help would be appreciated.
I was installing a battery on my C5 and while I was clamping down the battery to secure it in place, the socket fell off the ratchet and down into the hole in the floor pan area. I can't see it but I'm pretty sure its down there. How can I get it out? Do you think it matters if I leave it in there? I really want to get it, but it looks like I'll really have to pull things apart to get down there.
Any help would be appreciated.
Drifting
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From: NY NY
Re: Need help, made a bonehead move (rschiltz)
Not sure if this would help but try a magnet on the end of a stick or a rope. It may stick to other parts and may require patience but it may work.
Good luck
Good luck
Drifting
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From: Memphis Tn
Re: Need help, made a bonehead move (rschiltz)
That's right. Telescopic magnetic retrieval tools can be purchased at your local tool store. Mine came from Autozone, it's the size of an ink pen, it telescopes out to 1-1/2 ft. and can pick up 1 lbs.! :seeya
Melting Slicks
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From: Round Rock, Texas Texas
Re: Need help, made a bonehead move (rschiltz)
Been there done that!
I pulled that stunt last week installing my thermo/fan controller!
Pick up one of those telescoping magnetic tipped retrievers.
You can find them at Auto Zone etc.
I actually had to remove the bottom panel underneath the passenger side beneath the battry to get my socket back.
512-743-3378
Its not that difficult. Give me a ring if you need my help.
512-743-3378
I pulled that stunt last week installing my thermo/fan controller!
Pick up one of those telescoping magnetic tipped retrievers.
You can find them at Auto Zone etc.
I actually had to remove the bottom panel underneath the passenger side beneath the battry to get my socket back.
512-743-3378
Its not that difficult. Give me a ring if you need my help.
512-743-3378
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Re: Need help, made a bonehead move (rschiltz)
Not a problem. Jack up car and remove the plastic panel on the back side bottom portion of the wheel well. Should be about 7 to 10 screws or so. Once off you can see the in the area where the pesky little critter went! (You might need a flashlight) 
Hi,
I was installing a battery on my C5 and while I was clamping down the battery to secure it in place, the socket fell off the ratchet and down into the hole in the floor pan area. I can't see it but I'm pretty sure its down there. How can I get it out? Do you think it matters if I leave it in there? I really want to get it, but it looks like I'll really have to pull things apart to get down there.
Any help would be appreciated.
I was installing a battery on my C5 and while I was clamping down the battery to secure it in place, the socket fell off the ratchet and down into the hole in the floor pan area. I can't see it but I'm pretty sure its down there. How can I get it out? Do you think it matters if I leave it in there? I really want to get it, but it looks like I'll really have to pull things apart to get down there.
Any help would be appreciated.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Need help, made a bonehead move (rschiltz)
Done that before! Both with a socket and a oil container cap (don't ask).
I got the socket out with a magnetic probe (it just takes some work) and the cap out with double sided adhesive stick to the probe.
Good luck!
Mike :flag
I got the socket out with a magnetic probe (it just takes some work) and the cap out with double sided adhesive stick to the probe.
Good luck!
Mike :flag
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From: Clouds Over California
Re: Need help, made a bonehead move (Tx99FRC)
I have done this move twice, the telescopic magnet as someone previously mentioned has rescued me twice. Gee.........was it on the negative terminal? :cool:
[Modified by Shinobi's97, 7:55 PM 9/22/2001]
[Modified by Shinobi's97, 7:55 PM 9/22/2001]
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From: Houston Texas
Re: Need help, made a bonehead move (Shinobi's97)
Thanks for all your responses guys. I'm going to Autozone shortly to get the magnetic wand.
If this doesn't work then eventually I'll remove the fender panel.
Scott, I may have to call you when I attempt this in a few weeks.
Shinobi, Yes I do think it was on the negative terminal.
If this doesn't work then eventually I'll remove the fender panel.
Scott, I may have to call you when I attempt this in a few weeks.
Shinobi, Yes I do think it was on the negative terminal.
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From: Houston, TX
Re: Need help, made a bonehead move (rschiltz)
Man, no tool kit is complete without a few magnets! I have a few telescopic ones, one on a rope, one that can pick up 100#, etc.
This tool is second only to the beer fridge in the garage. :cool:
I have a few telescopic ones, one on a rope, one that can pick up 100#, etc. This tool is second only to the beer fridge in the garage. :cool:
