How to get bolt out of motor or is it safe to drive?

Asked by bmcqueen69 Dec 31, 2023 at 07:55 PM about the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I dropped  the bolt that holds camshaft positioning sensor in the hole were the
sensor goes? I have tried to fish it out and no luck.By looking at videos online
and where I think it fell I think might be ok. Does anybody no what to do
besides tearing the front of motor off?

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Gene answered 11 months ago

The safest thing is to tear it down, find the bolt then reassemble. Don't forget to use a memory saver tool before you disconnect main power to work on the engine.

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