Magnetic sump plug

[Big Ben]

Anyone use a magnetic sump Plug?
Seen one of these and wondered if it’s worth it?
Thoughts and opinions appreciated
https://www.pro-bolt.com/titanium/t...itanium-sump-bolts.html?thread_washer_dia=579

 

[tcw]

I'd expect those ones to be more expensive than they are - especially given they're titanium.

Better than a hex head too imo (clearance for undoing etc). Might pick one up.

 

[Nick]

I used to, on Jap cars I've owned

 

[petercronin]

I put a goldplug one in my gearbox for peace of mind. It was well made and the magnet was very strong. I keep meaning to get one for the engine too, weather or not either of them will do anything I don’t know but it’s peace of mind.

 

[lewishunter98]

I put a goldplug one in my gearbox for peace of mind. It was well made and the magnet was very strong. I keep meaning to get one for the engine too, weather or not either of them will do anything I don’t know but it’s peace of mind.

Don't suppose you know of the thread size etc do you? Just about to put a new gearbox in mine so would be nice to have a magnetic one!

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[petercronin]

Don't suppose you know of the thread size etc do you? Just about to put a new gearbox in mine so would be nice to have a magnetic one!

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I can’t remember sorry. I’m sure I asked on here if you have a search, I think they might have even been a site trader at one point and I might have asked on their post (maybe).

 

[Foxspeed]

I put a goldplug one in my gearbox for peace of mind. It was well made and the magnet was very strong. I keep meaning to get one for the engine too, weather or not either of them will do anything I don’t know but it’s peace of mind.

the gearbox already has a magnet in it...

 

[petercronin]

the gearbox already has a magnet in it...

Yeh I realised that after doing it.

 

[lewishunter98]

Oh does it? [emoji28] I don't recall one when I changed my box oil. I do remember a fair amount of swarf material in the oil though when it was in the drain pan (my box is toast)

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[Foxspeed]

Oh does it? [emoji28] I don't recall one when I changed my box oil. I do remember a fair amount of swarf material in the oil though when it was in the drain pan (my box is toast)

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it fits between the 2 gearbox casings - it will only hold so much metal - mainly small bits of swarf in the box etc

a second megnet sump plug to be honest would be a good indication of gearbox condition as if it was full of metal bits then it wouldnt be a good sign as it would mean the gearbox magnet was full as well!

 

[Big Ben]

Thanks for reply’s. I’ll put one in just out of curiosity I think. Can’t do any harm