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AndyB



Member Since: 10 Nov 2016
Location: North Wales
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1989 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Cairns Blue
300tdi magnetic sump plug
Could I heck find a cheap one anywhere!!
So...

With the help of this old girl



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And a nice strong magnet
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130650108149?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT

Out came this



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Araldited it into the plug, let set a day, and tested on a 5KG weight to see if it budges, and is doesnt.

Works a treat. Sadly looking forwards to my next oil change !! Ha Ha

Word of caution though. Be careful, and read up on machining rare earth magnets. They are nasty things to turn down. As I found out (and then carried out some online research!!)

Andy
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Chris90V8



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England 1987 Defender 90 2.5 TD XS CSW Portofino Red
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Blackhat90



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Scotland 1995 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Epsom Green
Superb,,,,,,,,,,well done, Cool
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Boost



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Arles Blue
I like this, let's hope the magnet doesn't snap off though Thumbs Up
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Defendermatt



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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 Other SW Bonatti Grey
http://www.megasquirt-v8.co.uk/diff_offroad.php

Here is a link to the plugs I use throughout my engine and drivetrain. You will find a video on the website/youtube of the magnets holding 15kg Shocked
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AndyB



Member Since: 10 Nov 2016
Location: North Wales
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1989 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Cairns Blue
Boost wrote:
I like this, let's hope the magnet doesn't snap off though Thumbs Up


Me too!!!

Shouldn't though, Araldite is pretty good stuff, and when I machined it, I made sure there was enough gap between the magnet and the plug to fill with a thin layer of the stuff.
I'll be the first to eat my words though!!!!
Post #611108 21st Mar 2017 12:51pm
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