MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUG
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 3,452
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From: Spring, TX
Re: MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUG (DanielJordan)
Cost is like $4.00 no big deal. Yes the dealer will put one in the next time you change your oil.
The reason for it is to detect metal shavings and parts that might fall into the oil pan. The drain plug attracts them and you will see them next time you check the oil. The block is aluminum but there are plenty of ferrous parts in the motor. I always find a small amount of very fine metal dust on mine. some members have found larger things like needle bearings from a rocker failure. It is just peace of mind.
The reason for it is to detect metal shavings and parts that might fall into the oil pan. The drain plug attracts them and you will see them next time you check the oil. The block is aluminum but there are plenty of ferrous parts in the motor. I always find a small amount of very fine metal dust on mine. some members have found larger things like needle bearings from a rocker failure. It is just peace of mind.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 8,205
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUG (DanielJordan)
Your dealer has them, or can get them. Easy,cheap mod that might do some good. I have always used them and usually find some black residue when changind oil. The only down side would come if the magnet decided to part company with the plug. :bb
