bwill03z

I was doing some cleaning yesterday in the engine bay and had my coil pack bracket off. While putting it back on and tightening the bolt in the very back something metal fell down into the bottom of the engine bay. I have no idea what it was and wasn't missing any tools. Went for a drive afterwards and when going uphill I heard whatever it was fall out but I never could find it. From this pic can you guys see anything missing? Sounded metal and pretty light, like a clip of some sort. Whatever it was came from somewhere real close to that back bolt. Thanks guys

bwill03z

Here is another pic

SilverC54me

I see part of the PCV system missing from the rear of the drivers side valve cover. The large grommet on the top next to the rear coil.

The whole PCV system lines probably need to be replaced due to rot caused by all the oil that is sucked through it. I have had to replace three of these over the last couple of years for mine and friends cars.

Gary

grantv

Don't know year of your or the OP's car, and can't remember the details, but later years had a different PCV system. My 04 just has a plug where his is, only a bit different looking.

Skyhawk23

Metal clip on the fuel line. Should be one on each end, the one by the firewall is missing. It happen to mine as well, but I've found mine.

GL.

runner140*

Good eye, I couldn't find what was missing.

bwill03z

Ah ha! I was getting ready to suggest that. So now the question is how important is that clip?

feeder82

keeps the fuel line from coming apart, important enough for the factory to use

leadfoot4

It shouldn't come apart, as is, but that clip is a safety device, that should be in place.

bwill03z

Can someone send me a pic of what that paticular clip looks like? Or a link to where I could buy a replacement would be even better.

leadfoot4

In your picture, there's one on the other end of the fuel line, where it connects to the fuel rail........

bwill03z

Right. I assumed it was the same but I didn't know for sure if it was identical to the fuel rail end.

Vetteman Jack

I would suggest calling one of the used parts vendors here on the forum and seeing if they have a clip? You may have to get the entire braided fuel line though.

Skyhawk23

Maybe local Auto parts store? It is just a fuel line security clip, some time they have that, but I am not for sure, but won't hurt to check.

grantv

Agree... so perhaps try sourcing from somebody here on FS section parting cars. I'd travel back to the same road first though, now that you're aware of what you are missing.

BHauber

Bingo we have a winner!

TastyBacon

@bwill03z, I have a spare one of those clips. I'll send it to you for free. PM me shipping info.

bwill03z

You are awesome, thank you very much! Pm sent

TastyBacon

No problem, other people on this forum have done similar random acts of kindness for me in the past, just paying it forward!