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Mossberg

Member Since: 29 Feb 2020
Location: Lancs
Posts: 552

1993 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Aintree Green

Magnetic sump plugs. Are they worth fitting?

I have been meaning to change all the oils in my recent purchase, a 300tdi 90.

I want to keep this truck so want to treat it well and do what I can to preserve it. With this in mind, is it worth fitting magnetic sump plugs? Obviously I need to get these before I change the oils, so looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

Also, which plugs and where to get them. And also please mention any that should be avoided.

Many thanks.

Mick

19th Jul 2020 9:32pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11240

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey

The sump should have a magnetic plug as standard but I fit them to axles and gearboxes as a matter of course. Every little helps. Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia

19th Jul 2020 10:19pm

Oldowner

Member Since: 26 Dec 2018
Location: South west
Posts: 602

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Aintree Green

The transfer box and R380 already have them fitted as standard.

Order 2x TYB500120 for the axle drains, only a couple of pounds each.

If early 300tdi sump with non flanged sump plug, stainless steel magnetic sump plug off eBay item number eBay Item No. 282176292242 is excellent.

Last edited by Oldowner on 19th Jul 2020 10:25pm. Edited 1 time in total

19th Jul 2020 10:23pm

Oldowner

Member Since: 26 Dec 2018
Location: South west
Posts: 602

LandRoverAnorak wrote:
The sump should have a magnetic plug as standard but I fit them to axles and gearboxes as a matter of course. Every little helps.

300tdis have never come with magnetic sump plugs.

Some anorak!

19th Jul 2020 10:25pm

Pacha

Member Since: 23 Feb 2020
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 772

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

LandRoverAnorak wrote:
The sump should have a magnetic plug as standard but I fit them to axles and gearboxes as a matter of course. Every little helps.

Likewise, minimal cost involved. Rgds.

Chris

19th Jul 2020 10:30pm

PCM

Member Since: 25 Jan 2019
Location: North East
Posts: 862

fitted a complete set to mine recently. I think I'll only see the benefit when i do the next oil change. For the cost involved I think it's a small price for something I hope will show I don't need them.

20th Jul 2020 2:11am

discomog

Member Since: 09 May 2015
Location: Notts/Lincs Border
Posts: 2495

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Magnetic drain plugs are great. The only problem is they can sometimes send you into an instant panic mode. When you take the plug out just remember those immortal words of Corporal Jones - "Don't panic, don't panic".

Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S
Morgan Plus 8

20th Jul 2020 9:14am

foxhound

Member Since: 02 Mar 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 357

1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Alpine White

Re: Magnetic sump plugs. Are they worth fitting?

Mossberg wrote:
I have been meaning to change all the oils in my recent purchase, a 300tdi 90.

I want to keep this truck so want to treat it well and do what I can to preserve it. With this in mind, is it worth fitting magnetic sump plugs? Obviously I need to get these before I change the oils, so looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

Also, which plugs and where to get them. And also please mention any that should be avoided.

Many thanks.

Mick

get superstrong neodymium magnets in the plugs. megasquirt, adavantage motor sport. NOT blue packet cheapies. 110 Defender 300tdi & Penman trailer with ally exped top and roof tent

24th Aug 2020 5:00pm

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