Parts left over after oil change

[trikermutha]

I also had FOUND Extra part inside the oil pan magnet. See the attached photo and tell where it belongs and hopefully it was not an indication that the engine is self destroying from the inside. Maybe it was dropped in during manufacturing and nobody noticed or so I hope.
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Not sure if this thread in anyway is related to yours??

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...le-SVC-Help!&highlight=parts+oil+drain+magnet

 

[jcthorne]

I finished my oil change, and everything seems to be ok. But I found these parts left over afterwards.

Just kidding. I replaced the OEM plugs with the Dimple Magnetic Plugs.
Sorry, I get silly after a couple glasses of wine :dg2:

:shemademe_smilie: Pam

You best save those for when the Dimple plug breaks off when you try to remove it. They are weak at the o-ring groove due to the magnet inside. The trans side plug is fine.

 

[PMK]

I also had FOUND Extra part inside the oil pan magnet. See the attached photo and tell where it belongs and hopefully it was not an indication that the engine is self destroying from the inside. Maybe it was dropped in during manufacturing and nobody noticed or so I hope.
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Finless Bob had the same happen. Set screw came out on the drain plug. He had it fixed as part of a service bulletin I think. Need to find Bob, he can explain the details.

Pretty sure it is an oil galley plug, but could be wrong.

 

[PMK]

Anyone have a close up of their dimple plug?
It looks to me from web pictures that a lot of material was removed to make room for that magnet, weakening the thread area.
Show Chrome from LaMonster has a smaller magnet and more metal to support the threads. The OEM would be strongest in the thread area, but weakest in the hollow torx area.
Any input? Leaning toward the LaMonster ShowChrome.
Or, getting the OEM plugs out and having Torx/Hex bits brazed/welded permanently into them with 3/8 drive.
BTW, the VIM kit is great for robust torx bits. Been using those for a while, they just work and last.

https://www.amazon.com/Vim-HCT1050-10-Piece-Half-Cut-Driver/dp/B000VUM6BU

All, including oem have failed. A while back I posted dimensions about the magnet diameters and other info on FB. Even had a failed oem given to me to demonstrate they fail too. Thinnest drain material remaining was a Gold Plug, Dimple was close but has a very slightly smaller diameter magnet. Wanted to get them all XRayed to see how deep the drilling is for the magnet, but never got to it.

 

[splake0]

I’d be interested in a spare set of OEM drain plugs. I live in Cold Lake Alberta.

 

[Yeochips]

Finless Bob just found one also after an oil change.

 

[Yeochips]

Finless Bob had the same happen. Set screw came out on the drain plug. He had it fixed as part of a service bulletin I think. Need to find Bob, he can explain the details.

Pretty sure it is an oil galley plug, but could be wrong.

Here is the heading of his tread: Thread: 14K service and OOOOPS! I don't think this is good!

Link: https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...ervice-and-OOOOPS!-I-don-t-think-this-is-good!