I was taking my valve cover off today to sandblast it when I dropped a valve cover bolt down by the timing belt.

Is the only way to get to the bolt by taking that plastic shield off? thats a pain in the *** though cause you have to take that huge pully bolt off to get the shield off. Any suggestions on an easier way or is that it?

Thanks

 

Extendable magnetic wand

 

Another option: a long screwdriver with a dab of grease on the end.

 

I agree, you might as well get an extendable magnet. Mine has come in really handy when I dropped bolts into the smallest, tightest spots.

Only problem with grease on end of screwdriver is getting that grease on the belt. That can't be good

 

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alright, i was thinking about some sort of magnet. Thanks a lot guys, ill try that out today.