2002 Toyota Avalon Silly PCV Valve Situation

CHARBEAR

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2002 TOYOTA AVALON
160,000 MILES

Maybe one of the silliest situations I've seen on this great forum. Was replacing the PCV valve on my 2002 Avalon. The fitting broke off as I was trying to remove it. Every time I tried to grab what was left with pliers, a piece broke off. Long story short, I almost had it out (kind of mangled) when it slipped and fell all the way in the dam hole. And about 2 inches to the right. I suppose I could try and move it back over under the hole with a strong vacuum but my questions are:

Does it matter if I just left it in there where it is? It is to the side and the new one will easily fit like it should.

Also, was there a grommet holding it in. Was kind of brittle so I'm not 100% sure if what I think was a grommet was really part of the PCV valve.

See, told you it was silly but I would appreciate some advise. Thanks!

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KHLOW2008

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I would not lose any sleep over what is left inside. Nothing much to worry about.

The grommet is a rubber item that has gone bad over time and has become brittle. You need to have it replaced as well. Being brittle it is not going to provide any sealing and oil seepage would occur.

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Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 AT 10:18 AM

CHARBEAR

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Thanks! Just to make sure we are on the same page, the grommet was brittle and broke up. The plastic right angle part of the PCV valve broke off and was discarded. But. The body of the PCV Valve is what "went in the hole". No issue in leaving it there? Just put a new one in with a new grommet?

Thanks!

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Monday, June 24th, 2013 AT 2:00 PM

KHLOW2008