Re: [T3] Help Please

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 14 Jun 00, at 12:51, KRAWL@aol.com wrote:

> I was removing one of my carbs and one of the nuts fell off and landed
> somewhere near the spark plugs (don't know where) I need someones
> opinion on how to find the nut. What needs to be done, Is it safe to
> drive it IF I can't find the nut (of course I must first put the carb
> back on) Any help will be Greatly Appreciated.

If it actually fell in next to a spark plug try one of those mechanic's 
"magnets on a stick" and see if you can reach in and get it. It won't 
be any problem to just leave it in there unless it is right next to the 
base of the plug where it could jam against the plug when you try 
to take it out, or where it could fall in the SP hole after the plug is 
gone. There are dozens of other places where it could go and they 
would all be harmless.

If there is any chance that it fell down inside the intake manifold 
then you have to get it out before you dare to start the engine. Try 
the magnet, but don't put anything else down there that might 
come loose and add to your problem.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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