deniskrupka wrote:
> 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 you can get them out, fine. if not, just push them down all the way
through to the crank case. there, they'll either stay put, get drained
out with the next oil change, or find their way through to the oil
filter. none of the above are likely to be a problem.


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> if i dont manage to get it out, what problems could this cause?
>
> thanks a lot
>
>
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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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