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#1 | Dimple Magnetic Drain Plug datum

Wed Jan 22, 2020 12:28 pm

Anyone here bought this drain plug ?Does it really catch more loose metal in engine oil ? Available for final drive also. I do oil changes myself and I don't really see metallic contaminants on the original drain plug. I am wondering if this is worth it.

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#2 | RE: Dimple Magnetic Drain Plug datum

Wed Jan 22, 2020 4:11 pm

My question would be: Are the parts that wear, like the various bearings in the engine, made of material that is magnetic?

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#3 | RE: Dimple Magnetic Drain Plug datum

Wed Jan 22, 2020 4:14 pm (Last edited: Wed Jan 22, 2020 4:27 pm)

I've always got a magnetic plug from NippyNormans for my bikes, more to just keep an idea of any future issues. Also one for the gearbox plug.
I think the RS now has a magnetic insert fitted to the bevel drive drain plug so only the engine one would need replacement.
I did see a magnetic attachment available that sticks to the outside of the oil filter, keeping the debris there to be dumped when you change it but have no idea if it works.
Anyone ever have one fitted to an original mini (bmc/austin/Morris) - 1960 model left so much debris on an oil change (combined engine/gearbox) I was always amazed it kept running

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#4 | RE: Dimple Magnetic Drain Plug datum

Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:58 pm

When I did an interim oil change on my 2017 GS at 3000 miles both the engine and final drive drain plugs appeared to be magnetic, as the recess in both was full of sludge, which probably meant they weren't cleaned at the previous 600 mile running in service. If the GS engine plug is magnetic, then I would think the RS plug would be also.

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