GazTurboUK Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Anyone use these or are they just cheap useless tat? Cheers Gaz
Guest CRAIG D Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 If am not right in thinking but arnt they magnetic as standard?????? Mines is anyways
GazTurboUK Posted March 1, 2009 Author Posted March 1, 2009 Not sure bud, hence the q lol Seen a few advertised and as im giving the car a service in next week or so thought id find out at same time
StewartyBoy Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 We use magnetic sump plugs in the tractors we supply. They are used for the hydraulics tanks as well as engine sumps. At every service they are checked, its amazing the amount of crap that can build up on some machines.
ali37 Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 If am not right in thinking but arnt they magnetic as standard?????? Mines is anyways Think they were only standard on the jap models - as usual we are short changed here.
Guest CRAIG D Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Think they were only standard on the jap models - as usual we are short changed here. AH the joys of JDM
cusco kid Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Anyone use these or are they just cheap useless tat? Cheers Gaz they have got to help i recon but most of the crud inside the engine aint magnetic,so the filter shouldretain it but it will catch all magnetic particles which is a bonus . i just changed urabus engine oil in his rb5 and checked it for metal particles, clean bill of health .he was well pleased geo
kookamunga Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 magnetic plugs in your gearbox and diff is a yes but the isn't much point in the engine as the isn't much things in the engine that has an attraction to magnets hope this helps
colin_ross Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Wasn't one on my JDM. I added one when I put in a freshly built motor though as I figured there may be some swarf as things beded in. After the first oil change at 300 miles on mineral oil after the next 300 miles later Did one more at 1000 miles and there was so little on it i never even bothered taking a picture. My opinion is what is the harm.
mctwistuk Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 Ok so after doing a couple of days at kames and with the car sitting on the drive mon-fri I thought I should really get the oil changed. Now I was thinking that whilst I was doing this I would see if it would be worth fitting a magnetic sump plug. I can't find much info on if they are worth it or not and wondered if anyone could help? Chris
lewisscoob Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 I have one, they're fcking strong! It won't stop your engine failing but if oil is changed regularly the chances if spotting it early are increased somewhat.
mctwistuk Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 Is there any particular make to buy or does it not matter?
g1983 Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 Chris are you paranoid after the defi showed hot oil How hot was it?
boab type ra Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 if u r thinking of it get 1 caus if u don`t u will keep asking urself should I have fitted it there not expensive
lewisscoob Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 No idea on make Chris but its just a magnet on a threaded plug, even the cheapo egay crap if there is, would do.
boab type ra Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 I got a zero sport 1 from scoobyparts but they don`t stock it now but they have another make at £9.95 plus they r lighter than standard so think of the weight u will save lol
scoobywho Posted August 20, 2013 Posted August 20, 2013 Ok so after doing a couple of days at kames and with the car sitting on the drive mon-fri I thought I should really get the oil changed. Now I was thinking that whilst I was doing this I would see if it would be worth fitting a magnetic sump plug. I can't find much info on if they are worth it or not and wondered if anyone could help? Chris What would it matter your car is standard and relatively unabused, and you wouldbget your fingernails dirty
DR Motosport Posted August 20, 2013 Posted August 20, 2013 There's a German company do really strong ones designed specifically for boxer engines. Porsche actually fit them as standard on their 911 Turbo, GT2, and GT3 models. Apparently they had to stop fitting them to the lesser powered models because the magnets are so strong, it was stopping their crankshafts from turning. So only really recommended if your running 300+ bhp I'd say
mctwistuk Posted August 20, 2013 Posted August 20, 2013 Oil went above 110 degrees c but was more thinking about changing it since it has done some track time and wouldn't do it any harm. That would it would be getting changed twice a year which isn't too much I don't think.
badbaz Posted August 20, 2013 Posted August 20, 2013 That's quite warm Chris. Not up on oil temps but that must be getting into the upper limit? Worth some research - oil cooler time? How many laps was that?
scoobywho Posted August 20, 2013 Posted August 20, 2013 The oil temp can reach 200 degrees, fully synth 5w40 Will start boiling at about 230c 30 grade about 225c
badbaz Posted August 20, 2013 Posted August 20, 2013 A quick look around says 125c and it's time to cool down, 140 being an upper limit on distinguished marques - if you get up to 200c best get the tatties peeled It also makes a difference where your temp probe is situated
mctwistuk Posted August 20, 2013 Posted August 20, 2013 Was just after 4 laps baz but first time gill was driving then it happened to me as well.
g1983 Posted August 20, 2013 Posted August 20, 2013 I think Chris has his probe selotaped onto the radiator. I believe sandwich plate on oil filter is best. Avoid dipstick probe.
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