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Valve Spring keeper in Block..maybe... - 5/3/2008 9:34:24 PM    cvcrcr99   Posts: 46 Joined: 8/24/2007 From: West Chester, PA Status: offline A buddy and I are in process of installing new valve spring and retainers.  However, it was late and we were kinda tired and we think one of the valve keepers fell down into the block.  I know we can try a magnet that can get down there, but I was wondering if anyone else had any quick solutions w/o ripping everything out.  Any advice would be appreciated. BTW it's a 99 d16y8 if that changes anything. Thanks! _____________________________ 99 Civic Coupe D16y8 Crower Stg 2 Cam, SuperTech Springs & Retainers, ARP Head Bolts & Studs, Skunk2 Cam Gear, Cometic HG, Ebay CAI, Black 4-2-1 DC Header, Skunk2 Short Shifter & Knob, Skunk2 IM, Hondata IM Gasket, Black Housing Headlights Post #: 1

RE: Valve Spring keeper in Block..maybe... - 5/3/2008 9:47:04 PM    Mr Mobsta Man Posts: 2836 Joined: 6/29/2006 From: West Virginia Status: offline Your probably going to have to drop the oil pan. _____________________________ D16Y8: I/H/E +55 Shot Myspace (in reply to cvcrcr99) Post #: 2

RE: Valve Spring keeper in Block..maybe... - 5/4/2008 7:00:30 AM    cvcrcr99   Posts: 46 Joined: 8/24/2007 From: West Chester, PA Status: offline That's it? My friend was telling me if that happens, the entire motor must be pulled to get that little piece out.  If the oil pan needs to be dropped, then that shouldn't be a big deal.  I'll run it by him.  Thanks Mr Mobsta Man. _____________________________ 99 Civic Coupe D16y8 Crower Stg 2 Cam, SuperTech Springs & Retainers, ARP Head Bolts & Studs, Skunk2 Cam Gear, Cometic HG, Ebay CAI, Black 4-2-1 DC Header, Skunk2 Short Shifter & Knob, Skunk2 IM, Hondata IM Gasket, Black Housing Headlights (in reply to Mr Mobsta Man) Post #: 3

RE: Valve Spring keeper in Block..maybe... - 5/8/2008 10:38:38 AM    Big EZ Posts: 69 Joined: 4/19/2008 Status: offline if you think it went down into the engine, it may have been possible that it went under a valve and into the cylinder.  if there is even the slightest chance that may have happened i would pull the head.  the last thing you want is that retainer clip geting between the piston and the cylinder wall.  it may be a pain in the ass but its worth the hour or 2 it takes so that you are not destroying a motor. _____________________________ 98 Civic, 1.6L, short ram intake, full aftermarket stainless exhaust, 10.2mm plug wires, NGK plugs, upper front and rear strut bars, smoked halo projector head lights, smoked altezza tail lights, black JDM grill (in reply to cvcrcr99) Post #: 4

RE: Valve Spring keeper in Block..maybe... - 5/8/2008 12:05:20 PM    addiction2bass Posts: 6866 Joined: 6/21/2006 Status: online ya two things to try is drop the oil pan and see if you see it... if not then i would sugest pulling a spark plug and stick a small magnet into the cylinder walls and HOPE if it did fall down thru a open valve that it catches.... if still not. put the oil pan back up to the motor only with afew bolts holding it to the block but not tight or sealed yet... then use a air gun and blow air all around the motor..... if your lucky it will fall out into the oil pan... or be forced into the cylinder where you can again try and find it in the cylinder or pan with the magnet.... BUT if you cannt find it....... tear the motor apart and find it! _____________________________ 99 civic ex, being redone. KONI yellows, Ground Control adjustable coilovers, for starters (in reply to Big EZ) Post #: 5

RE: Valve Spring keeper in Block..maybe... - 5/8/2008 5:41:03 PM    cvcrcr99   Posts: 46 Joined: 8/24/2007 From: West Chester, PA Status: offline Thanks for all the responses, my buddy woke the next day and called me with the solution.  As you all stated first, we dropped the oil pan and there is was.  It gave me a chance to replace the oil pan gasket while I was down there.  Right now we are putting everything else back into the car and having troble getting the timing belt tight.  We are waiting on a part in order to fix this.  Not sure of the name of the part needed.  I basically just listen to my friend, who is a total Honda Civic know-all.  Again, thanks for the help!!!  Can't wait to get the car running again! _____________________________ 99 Civic Coupe D16y8 Crower Stg 2 Cam, SuperTech Springs & Retainers, ARP Head Bolts & Studs, Skunk2 Cam Gear, Cometic HG, Ebay CAI, Black 4-2-1 DC Header, Skunk2 Short Shifter & Knob, Skunk2 IM, Hondata IM Gasket, Black Housing Headlights (in reply to addiction2bass) Post #: 6

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