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Originally Posted by Jeremy5848
Your OM602 engine is similar to my OM603. All you have to do is to remove the hose and pry out the old grommet. Check first to see if the old grommet has hardened from age; if so, it may want to break into pieces and fall into the valve area. Work slowly and carefully. You may want to hold an operating shop vacuum hose next to the grommet to suck up any loose pieces as you gradually work the old one free.
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That was my fear. So I would assume that, if a piece WERE to fall in, I shouldn't start the engine but would have to remove the valve cover to fish it out.
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