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Old 02-19-2009 | 02:16 PM
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I found a broken valve seal spring or the little band that goes around the tip of the valve seal while changing my oil today. Do I need to get another one? Is it safe to drive the car without it?

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Old 02-19-2009 | 02:22 PM
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Replace it or you'll start burning oil.
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Old 02-19-2009 | 02:43 PM
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Replace it...they're cheap!
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Anyone have a clue what this thing is? It was stuck to my oil drain plug too... (No and I'm not talking about the pen)


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valve spring retainer maybe - whats the top look like?
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Old 02-19-2009 | 03:28 PM
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Almost looks like a chewed up lock....but I'd think you'd know for sure if one was missing!!
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looks like part of a bearing or something
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