whoops I dropped the foil seal into the engine

1999 DODGE RAM
220,000 MILES
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DWILLIS472
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While changing my oil, I dropped the silver seal of the cap from the gallon of new oil in the engine while pouring in the new oil. I removed the valve cover & didn't see it. I also drained all the oil and didn't see it come out. It is probably in my oil pan. This is a cummins diesel and I rather not have to remove the oil pan if I dont have to. Will the seal be dangerous to my engine?
Oct 29, 2011 at 3:46 PM
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CARADIODOC
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It's going to be blocked by the screen on the pickup tube. On the slim chance it makes it through there, it will be trapped in the oil filter.
Oct 29, 2011 at 9:54 PM
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