Broken metal piece inside the engine

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by John, Jan 26, 2004.

  1. John

    John Guest

    When installing a distributor on my 95' Honda Civic EX, I had it 180 degrees
    out of time and therefore broke off one of the 2mm x 2mm metal tabs on the
    coupling that connects to the cam shaft.

    I am reluctant to take apart the valve cover, cam assembly just to find this
    metal piece.

    My question is: Can I just leave this piece in there? Or will this cause too
    much potential damage in my engine?

    John
     
    John, Jan 26, 2004
    #1
  2. John

    jim Guest

    try draining your oil and see it it comes out??? might?? and also try a
    long thin magnetic pickup tool to see if its still in the area where the
    distributor is/was located and if it will come up on the magnet???
    hope this helps.
     
    jim, Jan 26, 2004
    #2
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.
Similar Threads

  1. 99 Civic Just got new Motor Mounts, Timing B, Car making Metal to Metal noise on idle

  2. Cleaning the inside of the rear coupe window behind the center brake light?

  3. Metal grinding sound from engine

  4. Replacing the rear window trim piece on '95 Prelude

  5. sheet metal of new cars & door dings, whats the best solution?

  6. CR-V: Roof rack attached to sheet metal, or the frame?

  7. open the hood when the hood cable has broken

Loading...