I wonder if one of those tools with the prongs could get it?  It's like an
olive picker, I call it the "Total Recall Tool", after the scene in Total
Recall where Arnold Schwarzeneger uses it to pull some robotic device out of
his brain through his nose.  :)
Anyway, maybe try opening the drain plug as well and get some light in
there.  Two things that might help:  first, an LED flashlight, which is
really bright white light.  Second, there is a fiber optic attachment that
fits a standard AA Maglight that will easily fit into your tranny plug hole
and let you look around in there to find the hose.
Best of luck, you should be able to get it.  I can help with the tranny drop
if you get to that point, just pmail me.
tx,
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: Loretta Abbott-Kennon <SyncrogalVW@CS.COM>
> Reply-To: SyncrogalVW@CS.COM
> Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2002 20:27:03 EST
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Syncro Trans Help needed
>
> Hello Folks, I did a very foolish thing today, I used a siphon pump to remove
> the old transmission oil.  The foolishness is that I accidentally lost the
> small length of plastic tubing inside the transmission!  I tried fishing
> around for it with a piece of wire to no avail.  I am feeling sick and
> wondering if anyone has some words of wisdom.  If I have to drop the
> transmission could someone point me to a good step-by-step since I have never
> done such a thing before.
> TIA
> Loretta
> 87 Syncro
> 90 GL
> 82 Westy
>