Vacuum Modulator Cap "Stuck"...

[dcotejr]

OK, Here's the story. I recently had a rebuilt transmission installed in my 300SD. It was shifting a little hard, so I got up under the car today to back off on the vacuum. When I popped the black plastic cover off, it fell down into an area behind a metal assembly, a little over an inch behind the modulator. I don't have a floor jack or ramps, so I am working with the car on the ground. I can feel the cap with my fingers, but cannot grasp it due to the tight area. The fact that I am right-handed and have to use my left hand hasn't helped. I have also tried using a short screwdriver to pop it out, two types of needle-nosed pliers to grab it, and even used duct tape to try and get a hold of it, to no avail.

Anybody have any other ideas??

I have a piece of duct tape over the modulator right now so I won't lose the metal adjuster, but I want to get this sorted out properly...

Kind of reminds me of the saying: "Do not try this at home. We are professionals..."

Merry Christmas!