So while performing a valve adjustment on my 95 EX wagon I made the mistake of using a screwdriver that holds bits magnetically as my flathead. While adjusting one of the valves the bit came out and fell down one of the oil passageways. I was pretty sure I heard it hit the oil pan at the bottom of the engine so after I stopped freaking out I moved the crossmember, dropped the 2-1 exhaust, and removed the oil pan. Much to my relief I found my missing bit sitting in the pan. Much to my surprise I found a second flathead bit sitting in the oil pan. Obviously someone else performed my exact screwup but never bothered to retrieve the bit. Luckily it never caused any issues during however long it sat there. Everything is back together now and working great. I just thought I'd share my moment of stupidity to possibly prevent others from making the same mistake.

 

More people have done this than you think.

 

Makes me glad I bought the tool off eBay. :D

 

I looked up and purchased a 10mm valve adjustment tool for $13 on ebay. Thanks

 

If you have amazon prime the tool is 10.75 shipped