Washer stuck behind flywheel

mayo0016 · Post by **mayo0016** » 23 Dec 2020, 01:03

I dropped a washer and it lodged itself between the flywheel and the engine block.
This is on a 2006 xc90 with a v8. I can get to the washer and move it with a long sharp tool, but cannot slide it up to the point it entered. I've loosened the motor mount, but not sure if I can pry the engine away from the mount enough to squeeze the washer through. (see pics)
Any advice would be welcome.

Post by **oragex** » 23 Dec 2020, 10:26

Maybe try lifting the engine a bit ? With care on those passing lines

mayo0016 · Post by **mayo0016** » 27 Dec 2020, 18:47

Thanks for the suggestion and boost of confidence oragex! Lifting the engine 1" allowed me to loosen the engine side of the motor mount and sneak a modified hook tool in to drag the washer out. Now I just have to put the rest back together (in the snow; I'm in MN).

Post by **SuperHerman** » 27 Dec 2020, 20:40

Glad you got it to work - in the past when I have had similar mishaps I have used a magnet.