Need help. 2001 Impala LS 3.8L
 

So I am replacing the coolant lines that come out of the serpentine belt tensioner and go into the intake manifold. Got it apart fine. Then a piece of the gasket on one of the tubes got stuck inside the manifold and I can't get it out.

Anybody have any ideas how to get it out of there? Can I leave it in there? I really don't want to pull the manifold if I don't have to.

Thanks!

K, looking at it again, that is part of the plastic tube that I guess rotted off and would be the reason why they are leaking. Anyways, same question as before.

I think I know the answer, just don't want to. Hoping for some good ideas or advice.

Thanks again.