Stop in for a cup of coffee

So, I mentioned I need to do 100K service on the wifemobile. 09Journey. Back plugs will be a job. Figured pull fronts and see how they look. Should be easy right. 2/3yes. This one major problem. Something in next to it. :wtf:Original plugs. As far as I know, never looked at since it left the factory. Only thing I can think is a valve keeper. Tried pokin around with a scre driver and it seems to be wedged…
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Oh, looks factory. Maybe a piece of pipe with a big notch, angled to get under it?