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irieemon · 08-27-2003, 04:41 AM

when I bought my latest car, I was in the process of doing my usual maintenance whenever I buy a used car. Replacing spark plugs, oil, air filter - etc.

Nothing so much happened as I was putting in these pieces that was an error, but what I found was amazing! A literal treasure trove of tools!

- In the airbox, I found a nice ratchet handle and a 10mm socket

- In the front air intake I found one of those magnetic extender thingies that you use to pick up screws ( makes me wonder what the mechanic was trying to pick up)

- Underneath the windshield wiper arms I found a screwdriver like socket adaptor

- And wedged in between the fusebox and the firewall a pretty greasy, but still spendable $20 bill.

I actually made 3 bucks on that repair!

08-27-2003, 04:41 AM	#34 (permalink)
irieemon Crazy Location: Right where I want to be.	when I bought my latest car, I was in the process of doing my usual maintenance whenever I buy a used car. Replacing spark plugs, oil, air filter - etc. Nothing so much happened as I was putting in these pieces that was an error, but what I found was amazing! A literal treasure trove of tools! - In the airbox, I found a nice ratchet handle and a 10mm socket - In the front air intake I found one of those magnetic extender thingies that you use to pick up screws ( makes me wonder what the mechanic was trying to pick up) - Underneath the windshield wiper arms I found a screwdriver like socket adaptor - And wedged in between the fusebox and the firewall a pretty greasy, but still spendable $20 bill. I actually made 3 bucks on that repair!