Magnetic sump plugs for a fiver!
13-01-2010, 06:57 PM
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Indeed, but if you believe all you read on the net, all engines built over the last 100 years have been at risk as none have previously used magnetic sump plugs...
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13-01-2010, 07:12 PM
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13-01-2010, 07:14 PM
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i bought one from china as everyone said they'd be crap when stu started selling them, mate stuck it in a industrial deep fat fryer at about 220degrees c for half hour and was still holding its magnetic charge so should be fine to go in engine in my opinion 
13-01-2010, 07:22 PM
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sorry but am i the only one who is more worried where the metal filings are comming from rather than if my magnet will pick these up
a bit like using a mop on the kitchen floor,,,,,,, ok a REALY REALLY good mop that takes away water quicker than a regular mop........ i would rather find where the leak is though tbh as i recon theres a larger problem there
oh and filters filter down VERY small micros these days,,,,,, another thing to think about too if we are holding onto metal in the sump rather than in the filters ?
a bit like using a mop on the kitchen floor,,,,,,, ok a REALY REALLY good mop that takes away water quicker than a regular mop........ i would rather find where the leak is though tbh as i recon theres a larger problem there
oh and filters filter down VERY small micros these days,,,,,, another thing to think about too if we are holding onto metal in the sump rather than in the filters ?
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sorry but am i the only one who is more worried where the metal filings are comming from rather than if my magnet will pick these up
a bit like using a mop on the kitchen floor,,,,,,, ok a REALY REALLY good mop that takes away water quicker than a regular mop........ i would rather find where the leak is though tbh as i recon theres a larger problem there
oh and filters filter down VERY small micros these days,,,,,, another thing to think about too if we are holding onto metal in the sump rather than in the filters ?
a bit like using a mop on the kitchen floor,,,,,,, ok a REALY REALLY good mop that takes away water quicker than a regular mop........ i would rather find where the leak is though tbh as i recon theres a larger problem there
oh and filters filter down VERY small micros these days,,,,,, another thing to think about too if we are holding onto metal in the sump rather than in the filters ?
13-01-2010, 07:25 PM
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sorry but am i the only one who is more worried where the metal filings are comming from rather than if my magnet will pick these up
a bit like using a mop on the kitchen floor,,,,,,, ok a REALY REALLY good mop that takes away water quicker than a regular mop........ i would rather find where the leak is though tbh as i recon theres a larger problem there
oh and filters filter down VERY small micros these days,,,,,, another thing to think about too if we are holding onto metal in the sump rather than in the filters ?
a bit like using a mop on the kitchen floor,,,,,,, ok a REALY REALLY good mop that takes away water quicker than a regular mop........ i would rather find where the leak is though tbh as i recon theres a larger problem there
oh and filters filter down VERY small micros these days,,,,,, another thing to think about too if we are holding onto metal in the sump rather than in the filters ?
13-01-2010, 07:26 PM
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another thing..... oil pumps have bits of swarf in, Ian Howell said pumps have to come apart when new as come from fords etc with swarf and my prob was at the pump???
13-01-2010, 07:28 PM
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microns we are talking about here,,,, like christian i wanna see what peoples sump plugs look like after oil changes
oh and Bamo,,.... 220 degrees you tested it,,,,, may i sugest that if your sump has oil in it of that temp then the swarf in the oil is the last of your issues,,,,, your headgasket is gonna be fucked for a start as a min !!!!
my oil dont go over 110 degrees and thats at the ring being driven like a cunt and didnt even happen much tbh, twice that and ill be too busy looking on ebay for a new engine that i doubt i would bother even undoing the sump plug on my fucked engine pmsl
13-01-2010, 07:31 PM
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They are cheaper here if you want a cheap one guys:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Magnetic-Drain...item518ed34fb0 Not bad supply times either as I ordered from them during testing.
Also, a few members on here have taken those out and fitted mine, so a quick ad in wanted section may get you a used one even cheaper!
As for why was Aaroncasts post deleted, its simple. He was banned and made a new username to cause trouble. I dont care about competition at all, if people want to compete on quality or price then bring it on, I welcome it.
Ref the oil temperature test, dont forget that you need MOVING oil to test it as the magnets strength doesnt dissipate totally it is just heavily reduced above 80C. Its moving oil and high G force that throws the contaminant off it.
For reference, our magnets are the new N45SH High temp Neodymium magnets which only very recently became manufacturable to us. There is no stronger High temp Neodymium magnet on the market today.
All magnetic drain plugs are not created equal and one should examine and see how powerful a Dimple® drain plug is to fully understand it's potential to rid your oil of contaminants. As with most things, you get what you pay for.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Magnetic-Drain...item518ed34fb0 Not bad supply times either as I ordered from them during testing.
Also, a few members on here have taken those out and fitted mine, so a quick ad in wanted section may get you a used one even cheaper!
As for why was Aaroncasts post deleted, its simple. He was banned and made a new username to cause trouble. I dont care about competition at all, if people want to compete on quality or price then bring it on, I welcome it.
Ref the oil temperature test, dont forget that you need MOVING oil to test it as the magnets strength doesnt dissipate totally it is just heavily reduced above 80C. Its moving oil and high G force that throws the contaminant off it.
For reference, our magnets are the new N45SH High temp Neodymium magnets which only very recently became manufacturable to us. There is no stronger High temp Neodymium magnet on the market today.
All magnetic drain plugs are not created equal and one should examine and see how powerful a Dimple® drain plug is to fully understand it's potential to rid your oil of contaminants. As with most things, you get what you pay for.
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13-01-2010, 07:38 PM
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VERY VERY important should you managed to loose a teaspoon in your sump,, the amount of warranty claims i deal with where a steak knife has blocked the oil pump this year,,,,,,,, if i had a fiver for each one ive delt with,,
microns we are talking about here,,,, like christian i wanna see what peoples sump plugs look like after oil changes
oh and Bamo,,.... 220 degrees you tested it,,,,, may i sugest that if your sump has oil in it of that temp then the swarf in the oil is the last of your issues,,,,, your headgasket is gonna be fucked for a start as a min !!!!
my oil dont go over 110 degrees and thats at the ring being driven like a cunt and didnt even happen much tbh, twice that and ill be too busy looking on ebay for a new engine that i doubt i would bother even undoing the sump plug on my fucked engine pmsl
microns we are talking about here,,,, like christian i wanna see what peoples sump plugs look like after oil changes
oh and Bamo,,.... 220 degrees you tested it,,,,, may i sugest that if your sump has oil in it of that temp then the swarf in the oil is the last of your issues,,,,, your headgasket is gonna be fucked for a start as a min !!!!
my oil dont go over 110 degrees and thats at the ring being driven like a cunt and didnt even happen much tbh, twice that and ill be too busy looking on ebay for a new engine that i doubt i would bother even undoing the sump plug on my fucked engine pmsl
13-01-2010, 07:41 PM
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engines wear,,,, which is why we change the oil and have oil filters due to this,,, do you know how small 30 microns actually is,,,,, thats the AVERAGE of a basic filter,, some as lower aswell
13-01-2010, 07:45 PM
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VERY VERY important should you managed to loose a teaspoon in your sump,, the amount of warranty claims i deal with where a steak knife has blocked the oil pump this year,,,,,,,, if i had a fiver for each one ive delt with,,
microns we are talking about here,,,, like christian i wanna see what peoples sump plugs look like after oil changes
oh and Bamo,,.... 220 degrees you tested it,,,,, may i sugest that if your sump has oil in it of that temp then the swarf in the oil is the last of your issues,,,,, your headgasket is gonna be fucked for a start as a min !!!!
my oil dont go over 110 degrees and thats at the ring being driven like a cunt and didnt even happen much tbh, twice that and ill be too busy looking on ebay for a new engine that i doubt i would bother even undoing the sump plug on my fucked engine pmsl
microns we are talking about here,,,, like christian i wanna see what peoples sump plugs look like after oil changes
oh and Bamo,,.... 220 degrees you tested it,,,,, may i sugest that if your sump has oil in it of that temp then the swarf in the oil is the last of your issues,,,,, your headgasket is gonna be fucked for a start as a min !!!!
my oil dont go over 110 degrees and thats at the ring being driven like a cunt and didnt even happen much tbh, twice that and ill be too busy looking on ebay for a new engine that i doubt i would bother even undoing the sump plug on my fucked engine pmsl
13-01-2010, 07:49 PM
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im just saying id be more worried about where the swarf has actually came from and why as my filter not caught it either..... it seems too much like the turbo pre filters that dont filter as good as the general oil filter,,,, which ill let you decide on that
i aint bothered with one on my car and,, well i dont have any swarf in my oil thats killed my engine
i aint bothered with one on my car and,, well i dont have any swarf in my oil thats killed my engine
13-01-2010, 07:53 PM
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13-01-2010, 07:58 PM
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if the magnets get too strong id be worried about the man hole covers that jump up and hammer the sump flat,,, or getting stuck on a level crossing
13-01-2010, 08:01 PM
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