It was a freak accident, call me idiot if that makes you happy but i dropped 8mm deep socket into this hose under thermostat which connects to engine oil cooler

I need to get my baby smogged asap and thermostat was the last one in the list, i replaced it and socket got stuck and then fall right into the hose :-(

I want to know, what is the worse which can happen ??
Can I drive it and get it smogged and remove this socket in few days ??


Can i use a magnet ? if so which kind ??
Any help appreciated

 

Can't you just disconnect that hose at each end and retrieve the socket. Sure you will have to replace some coolant. Can you get a small but strong magnet and tie to a string to fish out the socket with?

 

A deep socket couldn't have made a 90 degree turn. Can't you fish it out with a bent coat hanger, long needle nose pliers, hemostats, etc.?

 

Thanks for replies

i wanted to disconnect from other end but i cudnt find my ways without having to remove oil filter

hangers and other stuff wont go in since i am underneath the hose and its tight space 😖

I will try to fish using a flex magnet, i was wondering it its safe to drive so i can get it smogged

 

I have an old 'telescoping' magnet that I cut the magnet tip from. I soldered a section of #12 gauge copper wire so it will bend anywhere I need it to.

Just an idea.

bob

 

What if you got a strong magnet and held it against the pipe and try to get the socket to follow it up to the top so you can grab it.

 

Made a trip to auto zone, found flex magnet
I was easier than I thought p0116 and p0117 was gone:-)

Thanks for all suggestions
I am now stuck with P1780, i will start another thread for that code

 

I know you have solved the extraction but this is a very cheap tool I have used for decades.
https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesa...urve-tool.html