Calboy
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One quick question. Can the final drive magnetic drain plug be used in place of the non-magnetic engine oil drain plugs?
No, different thread size.Calboy said:One quick question. Can the final drive magnetic drain plug be used in place of the non-magnetic engine oil drain plugs?
Good to know, thanks! Either way, the shiny silver ones are the only kind that don't seem to break up into pieces. I believe it is the vibrations from the engine that destroys the uncoated magnets. They are just too brittle and can't stand the vibratory stress. I am sure that heat and corrosion will kill them pretty fast too, however.WJBertrand said:Neodymium and samarium cobalt are both rare earth magnets. The gray vs. shiny appearance has to do with whether the magnet has been nickel plated or not. While NdFeB magnets are stronger, the SmCo type better resist heat and corrosion.
-Jeff