Oil Change and Filter problem.

potter3438 · 08-25-2009, 03:05 PM

I was changing the oil and the oil filter on my GZ yesterday and I had the oil filler hole open and I was taking off the filter cover. One of the acorn nuts came out of my ratchet and fell into the oil filler hole. I could not get it out, I put oil in it and the bike seems to be running ok. I know I should get this looked at but has anyone had this happen and can the engine seize? I am very new to bikes and engines. Thanks

bonehead · 08-25-2009, 03:29 PM

Major Problem. But you might get away with it. you might be able to get it out by taking the oil screen off. It is where the drain plug screws into.

Easy Rider · 08-25-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by potter3438

One of the acorn nuts came out of my ratchet and fell into the oil filler hole. I could not get it out,

Just when you thought you'd heard it ALL........ :roll:
Man, that's Murphy for you!

Good idea taking the oil screen off; hopefully it is stuck in there.
If not, you might be able to "snare" it with one of those magnetic "snakes".
I agree, you should not run it with that bouncing around in there.
Might want to "screen" the oil as it comes out, just incase your nut comes out with it.

Good luck!

potter3438 · 08-25-2009, 05:53 PM

Thanks, if it is on the screen is it likely that it will stay there, unless if I hit a bump?

music man · 08-25-2009, 07:11 PM

I also would not advise you running that engine period, not for one second, until you get that out of there. Because even though it is heavy and likely to stay at the bottom of your engine forever, if the occasion does rise that it does get slung up in the moving parts of the engine, it will probably lead to a catastrophic engine failure.

potter3438 · 08-25-2009, 07:29 PM

I am going to try tonight to get it out, will let you know what happens thanks.

Easy Rider · 08-25-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by potter3438

Thanks, if it is on the screen is it likely that it will stay there, unless if I hit a bump?

Don't know. I sure wouldn't take the risk.

potter3438 · 08-25-2009, 08:50 PM

I won't run the engine, I will try to get it out tonight. Thanks

bonehead · 08-27-2009, 02:43 PM

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I won't run the engine, I will try to get it out tonight. Thanks

Well....... did ya get it out?

potter3438 · 09-03-2009, 06:29 PM

I couldn't get the oil screen out because the screws are stripped, but it does not even look like it is in there. The bike runs great so I have no idea. I guess thats what I get for working on my bike when I am sleep deprived.

08-25-2009, 03:05 PM	#1
potter3438 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nekoosa, WI Posts: 7	Oil Change and Filter problem. I was changing the oil and the oil filter on my GZ yesterday and I had the oil filler hole open and I was taking off the filter cover. One of the acorn nuts came out of my ratchet and fell into the oil filler hole. I could not get it out, I put oil in it and the bike seems to be running ok. I know I should get this looked at but has anyone had this happen and can the engine seize? I am very new to bikes and engines. Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-25-2009, 03:29 PM	#2
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: Oil Change and Filter problem. Major Problem. But you might get away with it. you might be able to get it out by taking the oil screen off. It is where the drain plug screws into. __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me.
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08-25-2009, 05:53 PM	#4
potter3438 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nekoosa, WI Posts: 7	Re: Oil Change and Filter problem. Thanks, if it is on the screen is it likely that it will stay there, unless if I hit a bump?
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music man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 1,127	Re: Oil Change and Filter problem. I also would not advise you running that engine period, not for one second, until you get that out of there. Because even though it is heavy and likely to stay at the bottom of your engine forever, if the occasion does rise that it does get slung up in the moving parts of the engine, it will probably lead to a catastrophic engine failure. __________________ "Tell me what kind of wreck you're going to have and I'll tell you what type of helmet you need." [Author Unknown] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-25-2009, 07:29 PM	#6
potter3438 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nekoosa, WI Posts: 7	Re: Oil Change and Filter problem. I am going to try tonight to get it out, will let you know what happens thanks.
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08-25-2009, 08:50 PM	#8
potter3438 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nekoosa, WI Posts: 7	Re: Oil Change and Filter problem. I won't run the engine, I will try to get it out tonight. Thanks
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09-03-2009, 06:29 PM	#10
potter3438 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nekoosa, WI Posts: 7	Re: Oil Change and Filter problem. I couldn't get the oil screen out because the screws are stripped, but it does not even look like it is in there. The bike runs great so I have no idea. I guess thats what I get for working on my bike when I am sleep deprived.
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