I picked up a valve spring compressor today. Removed the valve. I still have to take it to the machine shop. I tried to get it as clean as i could. Here are a couple of pix of it removed..

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2002L 1.5L Alpha. Black, Custom CAI, KYB GR-2 with intrax lowering springs (1.5 front and 2.0 rear), SR front strut bar, 17" ADR rims, Astrel Lip Kit, 2.5 exhaust, B&M short shifter, JDM blk diamond headlights, SR front strut bar, SPEC stage 2 clutch.
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