thanks for the reply

but i think the pieces are too far down now for that to help...

they are sitting in the tunnel heading for the oil pan right now, do u have
any advice for getting them out of there?

if i dont manage to get it out, what problems could this cause?

thanks a lot



Elle wrote:
>Here is what I would do:
>
>Take the valve cover (a.k.a. "cylinder head cover") off.
>This will require removal of all connections to and above
>the valve cover. Then remove the four cap bolts that hold
>the cover on. Bang on the cover lightly with a rubber mallet
>to free it. Lift as straight up as possible, because there's
>a gasket that can get twisted and get oil everywhere. Now
>extensively inspect the exposed region for bits of tin foil.
>is the foil magnetic? Re-install with a new valve cover
>gasket. Torque the four cap bolts with a torque wrench,
>tightening first to half the spec, then 3/4 spec, then full
>spec.
>
>Run the car, staying on the lookout for odd running sounds.
>Maybe change the oil after running it a day.
>
>http://www.honda.co.uk/car/owner/workshop.html has a manual
>for the 95 Civic. It may have illustrations that can help
>you.
>
>> Hey Guys,
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>> Thanks a lot