Trans Pan Magnet order - SHIPPED
04-17-2007, 12:31 PM
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I was thinking this because... if you look at the goop on a trans pan magnet..It isn't metal chunks, more like metal goo. I'm wondering if it adheres to the pan or is possibly going to lose concentration and work it'* way back into the oil over time if you lose or remove the magnet.
04-17-2007, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MOS95B
Originally Posted by BillBoost37
How about a test over time where someone pulls their oil pan? We know that the pan contains more oil than can be drained due to the location of the plug. I'm wondering if the theory about releasing the magnet will work or if the goop would stay in the bottom...which in theory isn't hurting anything.
I ain't pulling the pan, though, unless absolutely neccessary.
Pulling the pan would be the best way. But since I just pulled mine to replace the gasket I'm not doing it again.
A magnetic oil pan drain plug would be the best idea.
04-17-2007, 01:57 PM
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If the drain plug is magetic, and y'all'* button magnets are really as strong as they sound, you've got your wish. Put the magent on the plug istelf, which should magnetize it at least as long as it'* on there.
04-17-2007, 02:10 PM
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I was thinking on the outside, for now. Last I remember, putting a magnet on magnetic mterial made it magnetic as well, if only temporarily. So, unless I misunderstood the size, you should be able to fit it on the head of the plug??
But inside would be real nice!!
But inside would be real nice!!
04-17-2007, 02:50 PM
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Oh yeah, I was thinking on the inside. These are strong enough to hold on the outside though, and would probably attract crap through the length of the bolt. Good idea.
04-17-2007, 03:00 PM
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Would it fit inside a socket? So you don't have to remove it when pulling the plug??
Might be fun getting a socket on there, though, if they're as strong as y'all say....
Might be fun getting a socket on there, though, if they're as strong as y'all say....
04-17-2007, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by MOS95B
Would it fit inside a socket? So you don't have to remove it when pulling the plug??
Might be fun getting a socket on there, though, if they're as strong as y'all say....
Might be fun getting a socket on there, though, if they're as strong as y'all say....
I suppose you could use a crescent wrench on the plug and be careful not to knock the magnet off.....although, the magnet would probably attract to the wrench when you put it near it.
Bill, the injuries we sustained has become one of the topics in this thread
Speaking of which....Andrew where are the videos!!??
04-17-2007, 08:41 PM
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