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I went to check my oil earlier, and when I pulled the dipstick out it was broken off right at the full line. Am I able to put like a big speaker magnet on my oil pan to try and get that piece of metal to stick to it till i can drop the pan, or should I just stop driving the car altogether? The reason Im asking is because this is my only mode of transportation right now. Thanks guys.
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1997 Chevrolet Camaro
L26, Pacesetter headers, SLP cai, Centerforce DF clutch, Pro 5.0 shifter, UMI short stick, 1le driveline, J&M 35mm front swaybar, UMI lca's/phb/sfc's, KYB AGX shocks, Hotchkis stb. -
Re: Got a little problem
I wouldn't drive it. Piece of metal just floating around can't be good, especially if it could be stuck in the windage tray, oil pan, etc.1995 Pontiac Firebird
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Re: Got a little problem
It could be a $500.00 mistake if you do drive it,as long as you got the money to fix it if it doesn't work the magnet idea seems reasonable.Comment
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Re: Got a little problem
I wouldn't risk driving it until you get the piece out.08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engineComment
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Re: Got a little problem
I doubt the magnet would work from outside the pan. It would have to be inside to have the force to attract metal, outside the magnet is basically only going to contact the pan and not be strong enough to attract metal through it (alot of hot rodders put magnets inside just to be safe) unfortunately I think you should pull the pan.....Comment
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Re: Got a little problem
Ok cool, thanks guys. This sucks.1997 Chevrolet Camaro
L26, Pacesetter headers, SLP cai, Centerforce DF clutch, Pro 5.0 shifter, UMI short stick, 1le driveline, J&M 35mm front swaybar, UMI lca's/phb/sfc's, KYB AGX shocks, Hotchkis stb.Comment
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Re: Got a little problem
yes it does.. feel bad for ya man, that is not a fun projectComment
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Re: Got a little problem
daaamn... so has it been broken off? or did u see it break?Comment
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Re: Got a little problem
try just dumping the oil? Maybe you'll get lucky and it will come out with the oil?
2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph
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Re: Got a little problem
id definitely try coaxing it out with a magnet with the pan empty.. its worth a shot.Comment
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Re: Got a little problem
Yeah I definatly don't wanna drop the k to do it, I'm about due for an oil change anyway so ill try to drain it out first then try the magnet.1997 Chevrolet Camaro
L26, Pacesetter headers, SLP cai, Centerforce DF clutch, Pro 5.0 shifter, UMI short stick, 1le driveline, J&M 35mm front swaybar, UMI lca's/phb/sfc's, KYB AGX shocks, Hotchkis stb.Comment
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Re: Got a little problem
If it doesn't come out when you drain the oil, you might consider taking the oil level sending sensor out of the side of the pan and fishing from there, its a bigger hole than the drain plug.Comment
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Re: Got a little problem
the only issue I see here, is what if a small chip that you dont notice is also around in the motor somewhere...
2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph
Project Cars | How To Guides | Scratch Repair | Synthetic OilComment
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Re: Got a little problem
the level sensor idea is good... i have a magnet thats on a very flexible shaft that i got from vatozone. if you get it out pull the dipstick and make sure nothing is missing.Comment
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Re: Got a little problem
I'm glad you guys mentioned that, I would've never thought about it.1997 Chevrolet Camaro
L26, Pacesetter headers, SLP cai, Centerforce DF clutch, Pro 5.0 shifter, UMI short stick, 1le driveline, J&M 35mm front swaybar, UMI lca's/phb/sfc's, KYB AGX shocks, Hotchkis stb.Comment
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