teauxIT

While changing the spark plugs in my 2013 ecoboost I accidentally dropped the retainer bolt on the coil pack for cylinder #6 down the side of the engine. As best I can tell it stopped before dropping to the ground. Spent nearly an hour trying to find it with grab tools and a flashlight with no luck. Should I worry about finding it or just go buy another one?

Thanks in advance to all who reply.

teauxIT

77Ranger460

Just go by another one

teauxIT

So I don't need it worry that it dropped so close to the turbo?

RLXXI

If I had a dime for every bolt/nut/washer that vanished in a vehicle while working on it, I could retire tomorrow lol. Just get a new bolt.
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teauxIT

Ok. Thanks.

chickenwire

Turn the truck upside down and shake it.

Eric Kleven

I have Magneto's cell number, he might be able to help, but he's a little unpredictable and doesn't really like people much. He could also turn your truck into a perfect sphere on a whim...

gfulton

LOL........

Tyler L

Unless something critical was open at the time it could fall into, don't worry about it.
Now if you had more apart and it could be inside the engine then yes worry.
But you didn't mention that, and said you think it fell down the side.
So just replace it.
As a Automotive Technician for a long time, and now AME on Helicopters, I couldn't begin to court how many nuts and bolts I have dropped over the past 20 plus years.

RangoWA

If it's something really important a inspection scope is a good tool. I have a cheapy Harbor Freight one, I doubt I paid $30 for it.