*PICS!* Removed and cleaned Intake & Exhaust VVT Solenoids on '16 KIA Forte - A SHARD OF METAL WAS FOUND - Should I be concerned?

[MR 22]

Hello. As the title states, I removed my Solenoids to inspect/clean. They were pretty clean as is, except for that small, thin piece of metal I carefully removed from the Intake VVT Solenoid's mesh screen.
I got it out with a sewing pin/needle.
Should I worry?? Thank you all in advance.

Photo 1: Intake
Photo 2: Exhaust
(Both were just removed & NOT cleaned yet when I took these pics)
Photo 3: Small metal piece at end of needle

 

[ctechbob]

If I had to submit a WAG, I'd say it is likely a piece left over from manufacturing. I don't know that I'd sweat it too much, other than the normal sweating Kia/Hyundai owners go through with their engines.

 

[daves87rs]

If the car runs well, you are fine…

 

[shortyb]

Looks like the mesh screen did it's job. Your car has made it almost 10 years, probably with that piece of metal since new. Worry about something bigger, like why aren't McDonald's burgers the same diameter as their buns .