Cannot find thermostat screw that dropped down onto the engine block

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DAKOTA DIEBERT
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So I was installing the thermostat housing and dropped the left screw down onto the engine block but now can’t find it anywhere.
Mar 28, 2020 at 9:50 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

You can always try using a telescoping magnet to trying fishing all around the area to get it. I've attached a picture of what it looks like.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Mar 28, 2020 at 10:03 AM
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DAKOTA DIEBERT
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I tried that and still no luck.
Mar 28, 2020 at 10:14 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

Have you tried rocking the truck as hard as you can? Maybe look around the exhaust manifold area.Thanks again for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
Mar 29, 2020 at 7:17 AM
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