fuel injector ports

1998 HONDA ACCORD
320,000 MILES
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BLACKFIN88
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dropped something in the fuel injector port. I have used a magnet but it isn't there so where did it go and how do i find it?
May 3, 2013 at 8:00 AM
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KHLOW2008
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What was dropped into it?
Are you sure it went into the port?
How big was the item?
Has the engine been started?
May 3, 2013 at 8:44 AM
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BLACKFIN88
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A cheap screwdriver shaft. The handle pulled off and the shaft fell in. It is about 3" long with diameter of a 10 guage wire. I'm sure it is in there. I haven't done anything to the engine. I am reaching into the port about 8" with a magnet but i think it went farther
May 3, 2013 at 12:05 PM
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BLACKFIN88
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The screwdriver shaft is straight so do you think it could have made it to the oil pan?
May 3, 2013 at 3:38 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The fuel injector port does not lead to the oil pan. It goes to the intake manifold and into the cylinders. Remove the spark plug and use a flexible magnet to see if you can retrieve it from there.
May 4, 2013 at 9:09 AM