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

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.

Re: Oil Change and Filter problem.
 

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

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!

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?

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.

Re: Oil Change and Filter problem.
 

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

Re: Oil Change and Filter problem.
 

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

Re: Oil Change and Filter problem.
 

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

Re: Oil Change and Filter problem.
 

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

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.