So you got screwed by the screw that was not screwed in correctly thus the loose screw screwed thescene never to be seen or screwed with again --you hope.

 

thats pretty much what happened








...screw

 

I'd say $192 is a cheap outcome. And a great lesson learned by you and many of the people who read this thread. Including me. Thanks.

 

well im glad everyone learned at my expense lol jk

 

If you didnt find it after you pulled the lower cover and you are 100% sure it didnt hit the floor and roll away try this. In a quiet area start slowly and methodically hitting everything in the engine bay with the side of your fist listening for a rattle. These things can fall into cross members and get wedged where body pieces come together. Do not start the car untill you find it. I ruined a cylinder head years ago in just such a situation. Be patient!

 

Uh yeah, I'm not sure if the posts are showing a wrong day on em for my computer only, but I'm pretty sure its not. So just fyi bud you're only about 6 months too late with that advice. Don't worry though its the thought that counts.