ADD Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I have just been replacing the PCV and grommet and the old hardened grommet has slipped back and fallen into the block, what should I do please? Ad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I have just been replacing the PCV and grommet and the old hardened grommet has slipped back and fallen into the block, what should I do please? Ad When you say in the block, do you mean you had the plugs out and it has gone inside the cylinder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I did the same, I just got some long nose pliers and fished it out.. If u can't find it you need to remove the cam cover, not too hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 No the plugs weren't out,the old grommets was falling apart and basically fell back into the top part of the engine! Will that mean it could travel to the cylinders?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I did the same, I just got some long nose pliers and fished it out.. If u can't find it you need to remove the cam cover, not too hard See above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 I take it the car can't be started! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 no dont start it , take the cam cover off and take it out . be carfull tightening the cam cover back up, dont over do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 If I remember correctly the torque settings for the cam cover bolts is 5lbs/ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 You may have to dismantle the cover when it's off from the inside as it'll prob be stuck in the cover.. Doubt it will be on the cams.. My vvti cover has filter or something that it fell on, I could see it with a torch, so used pliers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 thanks for your help! Got the can cover off then I could tip it upside down to gettje sod out! Took an hours and a half so happy days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Now this part is fitted, im getting much higher idle and finding that on boost 1.2 bar the AFR's are lower than before, low 10's now. is this ok? r do you think i should get it re-mapped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest damo1 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 if i was you hand turn the engine to TDC depending on what number cylinder it fell into then use a torch and long nose plyers and fish it out but do not for godsake start the engine or it will be a nice job to a mechanic and hefty price for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 thanks for your help! Got the cam cover off then I could tip it upside down to gettje sod out! Took an hours and a half so happy days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dude Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 if i was you hand turn the engine to TDC depending on what number cylinder it fell into then use a torch and long nose plyers and fish it out but do not for godsake start the engine or it will be a nice job to a mechanic and hefty price for you... I think he got it out yesterday!!!! Read twice, post once:taped: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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