HELP! ... Lost a cap in engine bay! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

egad09 · 03-27-2011, 07:27 PM

HELP!! lol.

So i was in the engine bay and was cleaning up everything and noticed the brake reservior was a leaking a bit it seamed so i took the cap off to clean everything up. Cleaned off the cap and put on the side of engine bay where the hood seals. cleaned up the reservor body and put the towel on the side of car (i know not smart.) Problem comes is i put the towel on the cap so when i picked up the towel it SLID DOWN INTO THE ENGINE BAY! Straight down behind the strut tower and into the only hole it fits in ...

pics below of location im talking about ...
the hole under the AAC2 sticker ...anyway to get it out?!?!?!!!!!!!!

tried reaching down into there and found out to things ... 1) its hot in there after driving around. and 2) my hands to big :(
alternate way to retrieve it?

alfie43 · 03-27-2011, 07:56 PM

I can't tell from the photo, but if you can see it, even if you can't, perhaps you can use one of those "reach tools". You'll need the "claw" type as shown, not a grabber type. I have a couple of these things and they have saved me from a lot of grief more than once. Good luck.

Alfie

egad09 · 03-27-2011, 08:02 PM

cant see it, cant feel it, dont know how far it went ... theres a hole in the hole (if that makes sense)

RSokie · 03-27-2011, 09:10 PM

Get like a dowl rod with some duct tape on the end and it will stick to it and pull it up, or even a bent metal hanger.

IROCanSS · 03-27-2011, 09:13 PM

Go get a new one... its gone. I see where it fell and its in that area that you'll spend too much time trying to fish it out. Call the dealer tomorrow.

There is a TSB about them leaking so you need a new one anyhow.

I noticed you said you were wiping off the resivior bc is was leaking... it shouldn't be. Time for a trip to the dealer. They should have them in stock as its a commonly replaced item.

mrh923 · 03-27-2011, 09:18 PM

Yeah I'd suggest a pair of mechanical fingers to fish around in there. Bet you won't do that again!

clg_98ta · 03-28-2011, 08:52 AM

You're going to need a new cap anyway since it sounds like you have (had) one of the leaky caps. I did too, and got a new cap under warranty (but it can't cost too much). No leaks with the new cap.

2010 SS RS · 03-28-2011, 09:01 AM

I had a similar situation with a bolt. Took off the front tire and the wheel trim liner. Was then able to manipulate it back up thru the hole. Good luck man...

Lazerbrainz2k3 · 03-28-2011, 09:14 AM

I lost the cap to a liter of oil through the hole for the hood release once, down into the sealed front fascia. Let me tell you what a joy that was, especially squeezing my not-small hand through a hole in the fascia and then having to pull it out again with the cap. I'm surprised I had any skin left after that one - as it was I had my hand glazed with neosporin and wrapped in gauze for a couple days afterwards, but I got that cap out!

Scrapppy666 · 03-28-2011, 09:23 AM

A few things to note if you are going to get a new cap...

ONE: ( you probably know this) dont drive it with the cap off
TWO: put something over the reservoir for now to keep junk and moisture from getting in there

IndeedSS1 · 03-28-2011, 09:36 AM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...G0BAD6Q9EKADBH

One of these ^^^ to see if you can spot it and then a bendable wire with duct tape to retrieve.

halo8hkk · 03-28-2011, 02:35 PM

a blow torch and a cutting wheel should get it out.

Alfieboy · 03-28-2011, 06:59 PM

I dropped a bolt in that hole...took loose inner fenderwell and retrieved it..only way to do it...... even tried claw..& magnet..NO GO

gatorlover · 03-28-2011, 07:06 PM

wire coat hanger

03-27-2011, 07:27 PM	#1
egad09 Drives: 2010 CGM 1SS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 527	HELP! ... Lost a cap in engine bay! HELP!! lol. So i was in the engine bay and was cleaning up everything and noticed the brake reservior was a leaking a bit it seamed so i took the cap off to clean everything up. Cleaned off the cap and put on the side of engine bay where the hood seals. cleaned up the reservor body and put the towel on the side of car (i know not smart.) Problem comes is i put the towel on the cap so when i picked up the towel it SLID DOWN INTO THE ENGINE BAY! Straight down behind the strut tower and into the only hole it fits in ... pics below of location im talking about ... the hole under the AAC2 sticker ...anyway to get it out?!?!?!!!!!!!! tried reaching down into there and found out to things ... 1) its hot in there after driving around. and 2) my hands to big :( alternate way to retrieve it? __________________

03-27-2011, 07:56 PM	#2
alfie43 Drives: S/C 2SS/RS Camaro-6M-VicRed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alfie (Mariano) lives in Shelby Twp, Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	I can't tell from the photo, but if you can see it, even if you can't, perhaps you can use one of those "reach tools". You'll need the "claw" type as shown, not a grabber type. I have a couple of these things and they have saved me from a lot of grief more than once. Good luck. Alfie Attached Images __________________

03-27-2011, 08:02 PM	#3
egad09 Drives: 2010 CGM 1SS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 527	cant see it, cant feel it, dont know how far it went ... theres a hole in the hole (if that makes sense) __________________

03-27-2011, 09:10 PM	#4
RSokie Proud owner of Litho #195 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,551	Get like a dowl rod with some duct tape on the end and it will stick to it and pull it up, or even a bent metal hanger. __________________ *Mods:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3139029#post3139029* *Team LLT Social Group Link:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=256*

03-27-2011, 09:18 PM	#6
mrh923 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/M6 Cyber Gray Met. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Navarre, FL/Emerald Coast Posts: 624 View My Garage	Yeah I'd suggest a pair of mechanical fingers to fish around in there. Bet you won't do that again! __________________ 2011 1SS/LS3 M6--Vararam CAI-Corsa catback-Dynatech LTs-RX Catch Can-Vmax ported TB-Eibach Springs-Night Fury Camshaft- 486RWHP/458 TQ

03-27-2011, 09:13 PM	#5
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Go get a new one... its gone. I see where it fell and its in that area that you'll spend too much time trying to fish it out. Call the dealer tomorrow. There is a TSB about them leaking so you need a new one anyhow. I noticed you said you were wiping off the resivior bc is was leaking... it shouldn't be. Time for a trip to the dealer. They should have them in stock as its a commonly replaced item.

03-28-2011, 08:52 AM	#7
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	You're going to need a new cap anyway since it sounds like you have (had) one of the leaky caps. I did too, and got a new cap under warranty (but it can't cost too much). No leaks with the new cap. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

03-28-2011, 09:01 AM	#8
2010 SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Black Polished Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,108	I had a similar situation with a bolt. Took off the front tire and the wheel trim liner. Was then able to manipulate it back up thru the hole. Good luck man... __________________ 418 Stroker, 621RWHP 648 lbs TORQUE Built by Laramie GM Auto Center Tuned by Nick at Mac Autosport. EForce SC, 2 3/4pulley,LPE dual fuel pump, JRE Twin fuel rail upgrade, posi clutch kit, RX oilcatch can and breather, Callies Compstar crankshaft and rods, Racing bearings, CP -13.8 race pistons, steel rings, Comp Cams X6 blower cam, Springs, HD timing chain and tensioner, Doug Thorley Tri Y LT headers, 89.7lb injectors, RPM rollbar, DSS1400 shafts, Simpson 5 pt harness, BMR Toe rods and trailing arms, led lights, RPM input and output shafts

03-28-2011, 09:14 AM	#9
Lazerbrainz2k3 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS - M6, NPP, MRC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Delco, PA Posts: 971	I lost the cap to a liter of oil through the hole for the hood release once, down into the sealed front fascia. Let me tell you what a joy that was, especially squeezing my not-small hand through a hole in the fascia and then having to pull it out again with the cap. I'm surprised I had any skin left after that one - as it was I had my hand glazed with neosporin and wrapped in gauze for a couple days afterwards, but I got that cap out!

03-28-2011, 09:23 AM	#10
Scrapppy666 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,281 View My Garage	A few things to note if you are going to get a new cap... ONE: ( you probably know this) dont drive it with the cap off TWO: put something over the reservoir for now to keep junk and moisture from getting in there __________________ Pittsburgh Automotive Photography Black on Black 2SS/RS w/ white stripes Dynomax 3" Bullet Catback, CAI Cold Air Intake

03-28-2011, 09:36 AM	#11
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...G0BAD6Q9EKADBH One of these ^^^ to see if you can spot it and then a bendable wire with duct tape to retrieve. __________________ She is only memory now.

03-28-2011, 02:35 PM	#12
halo8hkk Drives: 2000 Z28. 2010 1SS IMB. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,081	a blow torch and a cutting wheel should get it out. __________________ 1990 RS = First Car -SOLD 2000 Z28 = SOLD 2010 1SS/RS = Mysstique Whipple Supercharger Dyno= 618hp 555tq at the wheels IMB Silver Stripes VIN#44025 Born: 9/9/09 Delivered: 9/28/09

03-28-2011, 06:59 PM	#13
Alfieboy Madman Drives: 2017 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RICHMOND VA Posts: 1,405 View My Garage	I dropped a bolt in that hole...took loose inner fenderwell and retrieved it..only way to do it...... even tried claw..& magnet..NO GO

03-28-2011, 07:06 PM	#14
gatorlover Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville Posts: 248	wire coat hanger __________________ 2013 Ashen Grey Metallic 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43 produced)

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