Magnetic drain plugs
07 October 2004, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by olliecampbell
Are they worth using or a bit of a gimmic?
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dont think they're a gimmick, which drain plug.
I have seen in an old gearbox, fillings attracted to the magnet even after >100,000kms of use. So it does help capture the lose stuff.
07 October 2004, 02:10 PM
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Hmm might invest in a set for the gearbox/engine then.
Something i read earlier made me wonder if they came as standard! Well ive got to do an oil change so ill report back
Something i read earlier made me wonder if they came as standard! Well ive got to do an oil change so ill report back
08 October 2004, 10:23 PM
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If you want aftermarket kit like this, there are some magnets that stick on the outside of the oil filter to keep the metal bits in there! No idea if they work ... found them on some scooby web site!
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16 October 2004, 10:45 PM
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A magnetic plug on the gearbox will attract slivers of metal/filings from worn gears as the box casing is aluminium alloy and so not magnetic.
Now the engine sump is steel and the sump plug is steel so you can magnetise the sump plug which magnetises the sump so goodness knows where any filings end up. Next time I see some shells I will also check if they are magnetic.
I think that on balance there is nothing to loose if the sump is magnetised as any metalic item may be arrested before it goes further.
Now the engine sump is steel and the sump plug is steel so you can magnetise the sump plug which magnetises the sump so goodness knows where any filings end up. Next time I see some shells I will also check if they are magnetic.
I think that on balance there is nothing to loose if the sump is magnetised as any metalic item may be arrested before it goes further.
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As said the gearbox and rear diff have them.
I do not think you will gain anything with using one in the engine sump as the oil is changed more frequently and the filter will catch anything or it will drop out of the oil into the sump anyway.
The diff and gearbox have no filter etc as it just sits in the oil rather than it being pumped about hence the magnetic plugs.
I do not think you will gain anything with using one in the engine sump as the oil is changed more frequently and the filter will catch anything or it will drop out of the oil into the sump anyway.
The diff and gearbox have no filter etc as it just sits in the oil rather than it being pumped about hence the magnetic plugs.
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