bolt dropped into where the spark plugs go?

2003 TOYOTA CAMRY
270,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SONJA BUTLER
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bolt dropped into where the spark plugs go.
Sep 21, 2023 at 9:46 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

That isn't good. I assume the spark plug was removed and the bolt went into the cylinder. Is that correct?

Here is what I recommend. get a small mechanic's extendable magnet. Fish around in the cylinder and see if you can retrieve it. Let me know if that works.

Note: Don't run the engine until this is removed.

Let me know.

Joe
Sep 21, 2023 at 2:26 PM
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