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> Well, half of it's smashed into bits. The other half I could measure > tonight. It appears about the same width as a washer used under the screws > to mount the engine tin, but the thickness is greater. > The 'washer' is probably a hardened fibre valve stem 'seal', which redirects oil down the stem to lubricate the guide a bit. It's probably not metallic at all (I hope). Don't worry about it - no need to replace it; VW don't! Dave. UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/ ------ ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org