If you want to save yourself from a lot (A LOT!!!!!) of headache find some way to get it out because it is a load of trouble, I had to do this because I had some bed oil leaks and even then I was debating not doing it.

Best bet it to hit the Northern store, Harbor Freight, or even a dollar store... I found the one that looks like a speedo cable with the spring like fingers at the end at a dollar store but I have also seen them at the Northern stores as well.

good luck