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Mystery ball bearing and spring

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Kuriti, Mar 10, 2017.

  1. Kuriti

    Kuriti Junior Member

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    Greetings. Long time lurker, first time poster. My 2006 recently past 200k, so I decided to do the spa treatment. I replaced the ATF fluid, radiator and inverter coolant, the faulty odometer board, spark plugs and even wet sanded the headlights. Today I changed the pcv valve and the serpentine belt. While down on my back installing the bet, I found a spring and ball bearing that look suspiciously like some kind of valve. I have no idea where they came from and have no issues with the running of the car so far. I ran Toyota tech stream to clear a code leftover from the radiator coolant (forgot to clip back a plug), and everything looks normal. Does anyone recognize these two guys?[​IMG]
     
    #1 Kuriti, Mar 10, 2017
  2. Kuriti

    Kuriti Junior Member

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    I should have said, I removed the air cleaner for the belt replacement
     
    #2 Kuriti, Mar 10, 2017
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    From a ratchet? Flex head style or the ball detent that keeps sockets on.

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    #3 dyethor, Mar 13, 2017
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    Dyethor,

    What an eye!!! I'll have to second that as a likely source, but we need to get more specific. I vote for it coming from a 3/8" extension, 3" long purchased from HF. (have some myself...)
     
    #4 TMR-JWAP, Mar 13, 2017
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  5. Kuriti

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    agreed. I am starting to think it came off a tool. I will check my ratchet as several were involved.
     
    #5 Kuriti, Mar 15, 2017
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    Have not seen a Craftsman lose that ball but I bet an HF extension will.
     
    #6 edthefox5, Mar 15, 2017
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