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Jun 20, 2012 | 10:23 AM

IrishC6

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Found this on my drainplug!!!!

The car is a 2006 Z06 with 50k miles. The car is stock except for exhaust,halltech KB and tune. This was on my drain plug. Any ideas??

Jun 20, 2012 | 10:30 AM

Zap City

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Woah. I have no idea what it is, but I'd be a little concerned for sure.

Jun 20, 2012 | 10:40 AM

66biskwik

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Is that a spring?

Jun 20, 2012 | 10:46 AM

Craigster05

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Looks like a spring from one of your valve seals.

They wrap around the top as seen in this pic:

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Jun 20, 2012 | 10:46 AM

IrishC6

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Originally Posted by 66biskwik

Is that a spring?

Yes it is. I was thinking it might be a valve seal spring but I honestly have no idea. The car doesnt smoke or burn oil. I'm currently out of town, but as soon as I get back I plan to pull the plugs and check for oil residue on them.

Jun 20, 2012 | 10:50 AM

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Yep, looks like a valve seal spring. I'd pull the valve covers and take a look to find the culprit.

Jun 20, 2012 | 11:04 AM

LMBC6Brian2

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Holy cow man. Thank god for magnetic drain plugs.

Jun 20, 2012 | 11:39 AM

IrishC6

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Well, it looks like the general consensus is valve seal. Ill get the valve covers pulled as soon as I get back in town. Thanks guys

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Jun 20, 2012 | 12:30 PM

66biskwik

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Easy fix if that's all it is. What are the bets it's an exhaust valve.

Jun 20, 2012 | 12:39 PM

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Frans96ss

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Craigster05

Looks like a spring from one of your valve seals.

They wrap around the top as seen in this pic:

hahah i was sitting here thinking and came up with nothing.... GREAT call on the valve seal spring... I would have never thought of that. Thats deff what it is.

Jun 20, 2012 | 04:48 PM

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Jun 20, 2012 | 05:48 PM

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C U IN REARVEIW

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Originally Posted by IrishC6

Well, it looks like the general consensus is valve seal. Ill get the valve covers pulled as soon as I get back in town. Thanks guys

is that an aftermarket magnetic drain plug? or is the factory plug magnetic?

Jun 20, 2012 | 05:58 PM

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IrishC6

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Originally Posted by C U IN REARVEIW

is that an aftermarket magnetic drain plug? or is the factory plug magnetic?

I purchased the car used and I'm not sure if the 06Z came with a magnetic plug or if it was added by the previous owner.

Jun 20, 2012 | 06:14 PM

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IrishC6

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I know it might be a PITA, but should I drop the pan to check for more debris? It might be overkill, but I would def feel better about it.

Jun 20, 2012 | 06:23 PM

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Vito.A

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I suspect it's time to check for excessive valve guide and valve stem wear, particularly on the exhaust side. When the valves start moving around a lot it has a tendency to tear up the seals. Make sure you also check all the springs.

Jun 21, 2012 | 02:31 AM

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Al Gumby

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Quote:

Originally Posted by C U IN REARVEIW

is that an aftermarket magnetic drain plug? or is the factory plug magnetic?

My LS3 has an OEM magnetic plug.

Jun 21, 2012 | 03:57 AM

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986_C6

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Ok...now you got me thinking!

I don't think my 08 Z comes with magnetic drain plug.

Jun 21, 2012 | 11:40 AM

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JoesC5

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Originally Posted by 986_C6

Ok...now you got me thinking!

I don't think my 08 Z comes with magnetic drain plug.

The ealry cars had the magnetic drain plugs. I think they changed to a non magnetic plug sometime within the 2008 run. My very early built 2009 Z06(built June 2008) did not have the magnetic drain plugs, so I went with the aftermarket ones on my first oil change.

Jun 21, 2012 | 01:10 PM

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spdmn75

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Have a may 06 car that did not come with a magnetic plug

Jun 21, 2012 | 01:15 PM

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TonyMSU

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I just did my first oil change on my 2012 1LT, I don't think the plug is magentic. I should have picked one up before the oil change. Good call on the spring, I wouldn't have figured that out.

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