So, I managed to change my Timing Chain Tensioner and Water Pump. However, one of the three retaining bolts on the water pump fell into the timing chain cover!!!!!

Help!!!

I tried to use a telescoping magnet, but no luck. If I start my car, what is the liklihood that it will do some damage?

Has anyone else ever dropped anything into their timing chain cover and "lived to tell"?

 

LOL....my friend did the same thing... he had to take off the timing chain cover to get the bolt out..