heater hose fitting

2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
110,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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STORMYGIRL
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I was removing my old heater hose fitting and the part that goes into the motor fell in. How do I get it out.
Mar 5, 2011 at 10:22 AM
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JDL
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Can you see the part that fell in, can you reach it? If it is ferrous metal, you can use a magnetic retrieval tool to get it. The autostore sells such a tool.
Mar 5, 2011 at 10:34 AM
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STORMYGIRL
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no it is a small piece of plastic...Thanks
Mar 5, 2011 at 12:49 PM
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JDL
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Maybe use a pair of needle-noise pliars to reach? Other-wise, if that hole is in the intake manifold, you may have to remove the manifold to get at the broken piece?
Mar 5, 2011 at 4:40 PM
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