Arggg... Help! - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

secondchance · 06-01-2009

I had throttle body top plate off refinishing the corroded area and while reinstalling the plate I dropped one of those dark bronze anodized torx head bolt into the engine bay. I hit the floor immediately and looked for it to drop. Of course, it didn't!
I checked in the engine bay with flash light but cannot see it. I drove the car back and forth hitting the brake to hopefully loosen it down but no luck.
Anyone got a spare? Or know where I can find one?

One moment of carelessness ruined my evening.

tccrab · 06-01-2009

Any one of these three guys will likely have what you need, in order of distance from you:
Phrogs
Marc Haibec
JeffVette

Good luck!

TomC
"Crabs"

secondchance · 06-01-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by tccrab

Any one of these three guys will likely have what you need, in order of distance from you:
Phrogs
Marc Haibec
JeffVette

Good luck!

TomC
"Crabs"

Phrogs - Already sent him a PM.
Marc - I can cal tomorrow
JeffeVette - I will PM him now.

Thanks.

06-01-2009

Send me your address, and one will go out in the mail.

It more than likely fell into the V of the block right in front of the breather box.

ZR1Vette · 06-01-2009

I will loan you one from my ZR as long as I can get a replacement by Friday... going to have it in the NVCC Concours on Sunday. If interested come on by tomorrow and just have Jeff FedEx to me 2 day delivery...at least will get you back on the road on Tuesday

secondchance · 06-02-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZR1Vette

I will loan you one from my ZR as long as I can get a replacement by Friday... going to have it in the NVCC Concours on Sunday. If interested come on by tomorrow and just have Jeff FedEx to me 2 day delivery...at least will get you back on the road on Tuesday

Thanks for the offer. Although missing a bolt, it is not leaking. It should be ok for a few days until I get one from JeffVette.

What is this NVCC Concurs on Sunday? Is it local? Maybe I will show up (not to compete but just for fun).

secondchance · 06-02-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffvette

Send me your address, and one will go out in the mail.

It more than likely fell into the V of the block right in front of the breather box.

PM sent.

-=Jeff=- · 06-02-2009

you get one? I bet I have them too off my car

secondchance · 06-02-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

you get one? I bet I have them too off my car

Yes. Thanks. I PMed JeffVette.

06-01-2009	#1
secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,726	Arggg... Help! I had throttle body top plate off refinishing the corroded area and while reinstalling the plate I dropped one of those dark bronze anodized torx head bolt into the engine bay. I hit the floor immediately and looked for it to drop. Of course, it didn't! I checked in the engine bay with flash light but cannot see it. I drove the car back and forth hitting the brake to hopefully loosen it down but no luck. Anyone got a spare? Or know where I can find one? One moment of carelessness ruined my evening.

06-01-2009	#2
tccrab Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Folsom CA Posts: 1,658	Re: Arggg... Help! Any one of these three guys will likely have what you need, in order of distance from you: Phrogs Marc Haibec JeffVette Good luck! TomC "Crabs" __________________ TomC '90ZR1 #792 Honorary Pirate [B]If it ain't FUN, you're doing something terribly WRONG. [/B]

06-01-2009	#4
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Arggg... Help! Send me your address, and one will go out in the mail. It more than likely fell into the V of the block right in front of the breather box.

06-01-2009	#5
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 931	Re: Arggg... Help! I will loan you one from my ZR as long as I can get a replacement by Friday... going to have it in the NVCC Concours on Sunday. If interested come on by tomorrow and just have Jeff FedEx to me 2 day delivery...at least will get you back on the road on Tuesday __________________ Michael :cheers: [I][SIZE="2"]1990 RED on RED #566[/SIZE][/I] [I][SIZE="2"]WAZOO MEMBER[/I][/SIZE]

06-02-2009	#8
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,181	Re: Arggg... Help! you get one? I bet I have them too off my car __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978