ashbuster Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 (edited) hey guys i bought one of these and it was cheap, didnt expect much for the price but the magnet is nice and strong and the thread is perfect so not like the cheap rubbish you usually see. here is a link £3.99 delivered size = M12 x 1.25 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221311304849?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 a nice little buy for those who dont have them the finish is actually better than shown in the pic Edited December 6, 2013 by ashbuster (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Thanks, just ordered 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Perfect timing on this thread dude, was just about to look up magnetic bolts for the oil. Is the fitment on point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 no worries bud yes mate fits perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Whats the main body made from, can't see it mentioned in the advert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Cheers, nice find and good linky! Me think i will go for the red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Whats the main body made from, can't see it mentioned in the advert i think its aluminum dunk and anodized Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Cheers, nice find and good linky! Me think i will go for the red just make sure its the right size mate , M12 x 1.25 some red ones are M14 x 1.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 scared me for a sec there...just checked, im safe lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 i think its aluminum dunk and anodized Careful you don't over tighten it, there are lots of different grades of aluminium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 ive just hand tightened mine for now, its just in so i dont loose it lol. my sheds in a bit of a mess at the moment with all engine parts everywhere he will more than likely have more for sale when these have gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I'm fairly sure the stock one is magnetic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I'm fairly sure the stock one is magnetic There not apparently, I asked the question in Whiffins thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Stock one is definitely not magnetic, just tested one, and it fell on the floor instead of sticking to the workshop wall had to get a magnet on a stick to retrieve the damned thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 How magnetic is this thing btw? Will probably be next to useless if its as powerful as a fridge magnet i would have thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I've always thought magnetic drain plugs more appropriate in gearboxes, than engine sumps, unless the two are combined in one sump. I suppose if you find lumps of magnetic material on the engine sump plug you can start budgeting for a big spend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I've always thought magnetic drain plugs more appropriate in gearboxes, than engine sumps, unless the two are combined in one sump. I suppose if you find lumps of magnetic material on the engine sump plug you can start budgeting for a big spend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 its very magnetic, i put mine by something metal and it ripped it out of my hand i didnt think it would be that strong lol it was a pain in the arse to put it in the hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I've always thought magnetic drain plugs more appropriate in gearboxes, than engine sumps, unless the two are combined in one sump. I suppose if you find lumps of magnetic material on the engine sump plug you can start budgeting for a big spend Never thought of it like this...very good point. Now i need to find the size of the gearbox drain plug - always good to be cautious. its very magnetic, i put mine by something metal and it ripped it out of my hand i didnt think it would be that strong lol it was a pain in the arse to put it in the hole Sounds like you put it in the wrong hole strong magnetism and the right hole, the key to pleasure lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 The really anal might say such a strong (Boron?) magnet may impose enough pull on rotating parts as to sap some engine power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Puns flying everywhere today hmm, hopefully the magnetic field wont stretch too far to affect performance of the engine...but then again, im N/A so i probably wont notice the difference lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I've got one of these fitted. Seems spot on. I used a OEM sump plug washer though as oppose to the one supplied with the bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aspire Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 i also bought one of these but it had GREDDY on it, think £4 posted, nice little item Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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