Magnets :)

Grimmer · Oct 29, 2012

DISCOVERY1-DAZ said:
Yep

Thought i'd share the good idea - it does make a difference!

Daz

That's what this madhouse is all about pal, nice one.:clap2:

Landlover99 · Oct 29, 2012

timtheenchanteruk said:
doesn't the gearbox have one already, its either that or the transfer that does.
neo magnets are VERY strong, would stand up to a jetwash, and offroad, unless they get physically shoved off if you ground it.

I agree. Your biggest problem will be removing the bloody things eventually!

CalumM · Feb 8, 2013

I got the very same magnets but mine won't stick to the drain plug?? I have a series 3, not a fender but I thought they should stick on fine. They stick to the chassis fine but not at all to any part of the gearbox or transfer box.
The only thing I can think to do is to glue them to the inside of the plug but then i'll never get all the crud off them.

The Mad Hat Man · Feb 8, 2013

magnets dont stick to Aluminium :doh:

CalumM · Feb 8, 2013

Actually thinking about it I might try putting something steel inside the plug for the magnets to hold onto from the outside. Could be a bit risky as if they fall off I've got more floating around in there than I started off with...

arb78 · Feb 9, 2013

hi all, i'm liking the magnet idea, but what happens if the magnets come off? then there'll be a massive amount of swarf entering the fuel system in one go.

tottot · Feb 9, 2013

CalumM said:
I got the very same magnets but mine won't stick to the drain plug?? I have a series 3, not a fender but I thought they should stick on fine. They stick to the chassis fine but not at all to any part of the gearbox or transfer box.
The only thing I can think to do is to glue them to the inside of the plug but then i'll never get all the crud off them.

NOT on the inside,if the glue unsticks magnet will be attracted to the gears.

lorri789 · Feb 9, 2013

It was me dad that mentioned this. Works a treat. They can be a nuisance on the workbench as everything keeps sticking to them and screws go flying towards you.

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Feb 9, 2013

lorri789 said:
It was me dad that mentioned this.

Whatever you MIGHT think - I'm NOT your Dad!!!

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lorri789 · Feb 9, 2013

For that i can only be thankful

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Feb 9, 2013

me too!!!!

defender40wm · May 9, 2013

Yup great idea, i did this to mine and you can see some tiny particles after the oil change etc.

goonarmy · May 9, 2013

JonnyP said:

Thats the one i was on about.

Freelaner · May 9, 2013

useless idea if you've got an aluminium sump

goonarmy · May 9, 2013

Freelaner said:
useless idea if you've got an aluminium sump

Drain plug wont be though

Freelaner · May 9, 2013

goonarmy said:
Drain plug wont be though

Good thinking Batman

jamesmartin · May 9, 2013

Freelaner said:
useless idea if you've got an aluminium sump

changing the oil regulary will be more effective ,the gear box plug from an lt77 or r380 get that way from bearing races spinning in the case and wearing their seats,again oil changes are best way

Freelaner · May 9, 2013

jamesmartin said:
changing the oil regulary will be more effective ,the gear box plug from an lt77 or r380 get that way from bearing races spinning in the case and wearing their seats,again oil changes are best way

Agreed

mine changes it's own oil due to leaking cam seals and sump gasket.

all getting done this summer when i change the front pipe thats just started blowing, non stop fun is being had

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