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Old Feb 10, 2018 | 01:58 PM
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Default plastic gear oil cap fell in differential

Hi guys,
While test fitting the oil bottle into the fill hole on my chrysler 8.25 I dropped the blue soft plastic cap in there. Tried to fish it out, no luck, it just went deeper. I know I could just take the cover off and get it out, but I wont have access to any shop/tools for 3 more weeks. Then, to get to the shop, I have to drive at least 30 miles. Will it be ok in there? My thoughts are that it will just chew the plastic up but will that interfere with anything inside (seals, bearings etc). Or will it just sink to the bottom and stay there? I dont have any lockers or anything in there.
Help is much apreciated!!
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Old Feb 10, 2018 | 04:38 PM
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It will probably get chewed to threads. I wouldn't worry about it. Change when you have time.
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Old Feb 10, 2018 | 05:30 PM
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that little tiny plastic cap that covers the end of the nozzle right? I would't worry about that whatsoever like 67GMC said, just change the oil when you can
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Old Feb 10, 2018 | 05:33 PM
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ok thanks guys I'll change it in a few weeks.
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