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Old 10-17-2010, 04:24 PM   #1
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Oil Change Problem

I'm in the middle of an oil change on a 2001 GZ250. When I unscrewed the oil drain plug and removed it a spring and plunger fell out of the drain hole. I don't see any mention of these items in the service manual. Can anyone tell me what they are and how they go back together?

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Old 10-17-2010, 04:34 PM   #2
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Re: Oil Change Problem

I believe you took out the wrong plug.

You should be back about 2 or 3 inches from the plug that you took out.



Locate the oil-drain plug, centered on the underside of the motor behind the kick stand.
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Old 10-17-2010, 04:56 PM   #3
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Re: Oil Change Problem

As to how they go back together, check parts manual downloadable from this forum, since you didn't find it in the service manual.
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Old 10-17-2010, 05:09 PM   #4
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Parts manual page 18, item 18, is that it? It shows the correct way to install the plunger.
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Old 10-17-2010, 05:13 PM   #5
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Re: Oil Change Problem

The plug you took out is the gearshift cam stopper.It is pictured on page 3-51 in the service manual.The plunger goes in first than the spring and than your plug.It keeps you from shifting more than one gear at a time.
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Old 10-17-2010, 05:47 PM   #6
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Welcome Jamie. Don't be embarrassed about the wrong bolt. You are not the first to do it. Now you have experience with parts not usually tinkered with. Tell us a little about yourself and your bike.
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