So I dropped a socket into the inlet manifold...

[commodore665]

Dropped a bolt down intake while fitting insulator to my old VX , a few years back , easily retrieved with pick up tool , note to self , always cover intake

 

[Eevo]

new thread:
so i dropped a magnet into the inlet manifold...

 

[XUV]

Borescope kits normally come with magnet attachment , but be careful as they can unsnap/unclip

and it might be as below ...

new thread:
so i dropped a magnet into the inlet manifold...

 

[devilly]

i use rags for the holes and then i use the caps from thrown away spray cans to put the nuts and bolts in them,helps keep them in order as putting it back together e.t.c

 

[SpaceYam]

Good idea for those spray can caps! I'm hopeless, I usually just stick all the nuts and bolts along the edges of the bonnet.

 

[strgas]

magnet parts tray . great for holding nuts and bolts . 1X Magnetic Parts Tray 150mm 6'' Stainless Steel Magnet Bowl Bolts Nuts Screws | eBay

 

[Eevo]

i use shotglasses

 

[Pete vl Mcewan]

:idea3:I done that once, i just got a coat hanger and bent it in the shape of the port and bent a little hook on the end and hooked it after half a dozen go's but it worked,.,.,.,:spot on:

 

[SpaceYam]

I did actually try a coat hanger... in the wrong port ... several times it wasn't until I got the magnetic tool that I realised the reason I couldn't get it was because I was looking in the wrong place

That magnetic tray is a great idea, but I keep spending money and I really should stop spending money! Maybe I'll just stick some cheaper magnets to spray-can caps for now.

 

[billythakid]

That magnetic tray is a great idea, but I keep spending money and I really should stop spending money! Maybe I'll just stick some cheaper magnets to spray-can caps for now.

A old 6" car door speaker magnet is good for holding bolts screws etc if you have one lying round