Lower air intake manifold

2002 FORD F-250
3,000,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8
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JEFFB@SUNCORFL
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Dropped bolt in first hole after thermostat hole on engine block
Can not get bolt out nor see it
Jan 24, 2016 at 3:39 PM
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JEFFB@SUNCORFL
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The first rectangular hole
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Jan 24, 2016 at 3:41 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Did you have the intake manifold removed at the time?
Jan 24, 2016 at 5:50 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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I didn't see your picture the first time. That is the EGR port. You do need to get that bolt out. Try to get a small magnet on a flex extension.
Jan 24, 2016 at 5:53 PM
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JEFFB@SUNCORFL
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The egr port goes 90 degrees towards the back end of truck and as well has Chanel towards front of truck

Can you maybe explain the path or pathways of the egr port to help my fishing technique
Jan 24, 2016 at 6:02 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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I have no idea what direction it goes. Just let the magnet follow the port.
Jan 24, 2016 at 6:05 PM
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JEFFB@SUNCORFL
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Where does port lead is what trying to say
Tell me bolt didn't drop to the oil pan please
Jan 24, 2016 at 6:07 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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No, worse. It's headed through the intake and into the cylinder so do not crank the engine over.
Jan 24, 2016 at 6:09 PM
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JEFFB@SUNCORFL
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If it has fallen in to cylinder then what
Jan 24, 2016 at 6:25 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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If it reaches the cylinder you have to pull the head off but I doubt it has gone that far yet. Just get a magnet and get it out.
Jan 24, 2016 at 6:28 PM
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JEFFB@SUNCORFL
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If it has could retrieve it with magnet through spark plug hole if God Loves me
Jan 24, 2016 at 6:28 PM