Magnetic drain plug for 6MT gearbox

DEpointfive0 · 10-14-2013, 10:07 AM

Why not use some hard drive magnets?

Fountainhead · 10-14-2013, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Why not use some hard drive magnets?

I have all manner of neodymium magnets, I'll put one on the outside end of the oil drain plug, (round and fits perfectly) but never inside. Since I know better than to do this, then I know that the magnet will magically fly off into the gears....if I do!

I guess you could glue on on the end of the bolt but I'd rather have one purpose built/pressed into the end of the bolt.

DEpointfive0 · 10-14-2013, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fountainhead

I have all manner of neodymium magnets, I'll put one on the outside end of the oil drain plug, (round and fits perfectly) but never inside. Since I know better than to do this, then I know that the magnet will magically fly off into the gears....if I do!

I guess you could glue on on the end of the bolt but I'd rather have one purpose built/pressed into the end of the bolt.

I mean just put some on the pan itself, they are so damn strong that they won't move, and they can accept a LOT of material. (I guess that theoretically if you do a fluid drain that it won't let the gunk out, but if that's really a fear, just leave the magnet there forever? Or take the magnet off, go for a 30 second drive, to kick the shít up, then drain it?)

Personally I put 2 HD magnets on my oil filter, I don't open them after (although I should) but it gives me piece of mind, AND they're free

juld0zer · 10-14-2013, 05:10 PM

There is no pan on the 6MT. The exterior shell is aluminium so you'd need to strap those HDD magnets on with some gaffa tape. But in theory, HDD magnets would be a good choice - great however for attaching to oil filters though.

DEpointfive0 · 10-14-2013, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juld0zer

There is no pan on the 6MT. The exterior shell is aluminium so you'd need to strap those HDD magnets on with some gaffa tape. But in theory, HDD magnets would be a good choice - great however for attaching to oil filters though.

Oh...
Did not know that, thanks for the info though!

And in that case... Carry on!

Fountainhead · 10-14-2013, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I mean just put some on the pan itself, they are so damn strong that they won't move, and they can accept a LOT of material. (I guess that theoretically if you do a fluid drain that it won't let the gunk out, but if that's really a fear, just leave the magnet there forever? Or take the magnet off, go for a 30 second drive, to kick the shít up, then drain it?)

Personally I put 2 HD magnets on my oil filter, I don't open them after (although I should) but it gives me piece of mind, AND they're free

Good idea! I've got some rather dangerous HDD Neos that have no other use than to pinch me or adorn metal in my shop. I'll stick them on the oil filter!
Gotta be better than nothing right? I change my own oil so they won't get thrown away.

10-14-2013, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Why not use some hard drive magnets? SuperDave likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Magnetic Oil Drain Plug danger?	RedNismo	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	37	11-12-2015 06:52 AM
[FOR SALE] BRAND NEW- Greddy magnetic drain plug	Volk Z	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	6	02-22-2013 01:51 PM
Project Kics Magnetic Drain Plug	xipander	Wanted	3	01-10-2012 08:48 AM
Magnetic Oil Drain Plug danger?	RedNismo	Engine & Drivetrain	0	03-27-2010 04:38 PM
ordered a magnetic drain plug will this fit?	370zproject	Engine & Drivetrain	5	02-20-2010 10:37 PM

10-14-2013, 05:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
juld0zer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 428 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 139	There is no pan on the 6MT. The exterior shell is aluminium so you'd need to strap those HDD magnets on with some gaffa tape. But in theory, HDD magnets would be a good choice - great however for attaching to oil filters though.