Baffle Screw fell in the exhaust!

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  1. RepsolSam

    RepsolSam Well-Known Member

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    Have taken the can and link pipe off can’t see it - possibly in the cat but can’t feel it!

    have tried the magnetic rod but still no joy..

    will it be okay to leave in there or will it rattle?

    many ideas on how I can get it out?

    thanks
     
    #1 RepsolSam, Jun 20, 2022
  2. edderby

    edderby Active Member

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    Only one way to find out - take it for a ride!

    Might rattle, might not
    Could move the bolt back into sight

    Unlikely to do any harm, whatever the outcome
     
    #2 edderby, Jun 21, 2022
  3. Dave86

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    Maybe a couple of hard revs will blast it out?
     
    #3 Dave86, Jun 21, 2022
  4. Coda

    Coda Active Member

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    Just don’t do that directly in front of another vehicle! :D
     
    #4 Coda, Jun 21, 2022
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  5. PauloHRC

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    Do a massive wheelie.......you know one of them ones where they scrape the seat unit and it'll probably fall out ;):D
     
    #5 PauloHRC, Jun 21, 2022
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  6. Jez

    Jez Senior Member

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    This is one of those times you regret fitting stainless bolts :mad:
     
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  7. DrMashiro2

    DrMashiro2 Active Member

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    Which can do you have?
    I had this happen with an Akra that has a carbon end cap. The bolt falls into the carbon end cap, not the main pipe.

    Take the can off, hold it so the bolt hole is facing down, shake it.
    Like getting a pick our of a guitar..
     
    #7 DrMashiro2, Jul 14, 2022

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