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Needed to change the battery on the wife’s A3 earlier as it’s been playing up.
I somehow managed to knock the socket of the extension bar and the thing fell into the engine bay.
I’ve got a magnet on an aerial type tool which I thought I would use to pick the socket out the engine bay, only problem was I couldn’t see the damm thing.
Had a look under the car and nothing on the floor.
After much swearing and head scratching I ended up lowering the dash cam into the engine bay whilst shining a torch down, managed to see it then use my magnet on a aerial tool to lift the socket out.
That got me thinking, surely there must be a tool available that can be used to see into the engine bay and find the lost socket, I’m sure I’m not the only one his has happened to.
So any idea what this type of tool would be called and where I could buy one from?
I somehow managed to knock the socket of the extension bar and the thing fell into the engine bay.
I’ve got a magnet on an aerial type tool which I thought I would use to pick the socket out the engine bay, only problem was I couldn’t see the damm thing.
Had a look under the car and nothing on the floor.
After much swearing and head scratching I ended up lowering the dash cam into the engine bay whilst shining a torch down, managed to see it then use my magnet on a aerial tool to lift the socket out.
That got me thinking, surely there must be a tool available that can be used to see into the engine bay and find the lost socket, I’m sure I’m not the only one his has happened to.
So any idea what this type of tool would be called and where I could buy one from?
Mechanics magnetic pick up tool.
Similar to this
https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-32-tele...
Similar to this
https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-32-tele...
Djtemeka said:
Mechanics magnetic pick up tool.
Similar to this
https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-32-tele...
Should have made it clear. I’ve got the magnetic pick up tool. I want something to help me see where the item is that I need to pick up. Similar to this
https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-32-tele...
freddytin said:
Spot on that’s exactly the type of thing I want. Any experience with these?
Do they work with iPhones?
Djtemeka said:
Mechanics magnetic pick up tool.
Similar to this
https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-32-tele...
I think this partially answers the question. It strikes me that what the OP wants is a combination of the tool above, and one of these:Similar to this
https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-32-tele...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Endoscope-Inspection-Wate...
If they could be combined, I think such a device would serve the purpose required.
RZ1 said:
freddytin said:
Spot on that’s exactly the type of thing I want. Any experience with these?
Do they work with iPhones?
Edit to add Just tape /Tie wrap alongside a conventional magnetic pick up device.
Edited by freddytin on Sunday 17th December 22:16
Having a look on amazon and this looks good, worth a punt at £20
WIFI Inspection Camera,ZOTO UPGRADED 2MP 720P HD Endoscope 3M,8 LED Light Car Insp... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06Y2C2XJ5/ref=cm_sw_r...
WIFI Inspection Camera,ZOTO UPGRADED 2MP 720P HD Endoscope 3M,8 LED Light Car Insp... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06Y2C2XJ5/ref=cm_sw_r...
RZ1 said:
freddytin said:
Spot on that’s exactly the type of thing I want. Any experience with these?
Do they work with iPhones?
Just don't download the app using the QR code in the booklet, they are more often than not infected with malware.
Instead download CameraFi from google play.
Boosted LS1 said:
I lost a small socket in my engine bay last week, couldn't find it even with my magnet. f
k it, a pound will buy a new one.
As a contender for the worlds clumsiest person I have a number or pick up tools, magnetic things, magnetic things with leds, grabbing things, borescope, mirrors on sticks. k it, a pound will buy a new one. Lost a screw a while ago, rummaged around for ages with a magnet on a stick thing before the "f
k it I'll just fit another one". Found the screw a few weeks later. Stuck to my magnet on a stick. 
Non ferrous parts are the worst!
On a plus point my tool kit now contains many things, found in various places, that I haven't lost in the first place!
Edited by PositronicRay on Monday 18th December 08:39
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