"deniskrupka" <u42255@uwe> wrote in message news:8167a5747cb71@uwe...
> 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?
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> if i dont manage to get it out, what problems could this cause?
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> thanks a lot
>
Maybe do like Elle says but flush the system with oil with the valve cover
off and drain bolt out. I would get a 5 quart jug of affordable oil and
keep pouring through and through into a clean pan. Maybe 2 clean pans and
you could flush it at a good clip (look for the foil balls in between of
course)! I'm not too knowledgeable of engine block specifics and the oil
passageways and filter may render this a moot exercise but it seems easy
enough.
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> 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
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