RE: IML:Oil pan magnets

["Frederick Joslin" <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>]

Check ot the magnets available at Radio Shack. I changed the trans fluid on my 99 Intrepid this summer and lost the trans pan magnet. I know DUH!!! I looked and looked at the Auto parts stores. I guess that no one is stupid enough to lose these things. Radio Shack have some magnets which are very strong, about 1 " in diameter and about 1/4' thick with a hole in the middle. Perfect for the inside of a trans pan and probably great for the outside end of an oil filter. I have not thought about that particular appliaction but will try. The Intrepid need an oil change soon.

I just checked my stock of these magnets. There were 5 in a pack for about $3.00.

----- Original Message -----
From: dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: IML:Oil pan magnets
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2006 15:52:41 -0800


Hi DAve!...about the oil filter....do you just
cut the magnetic-sign material so that it will
wrap around the outside of the filter and thyem
make sure its on nice and smooth??? I didn't
think that material was string enough to
actually attract some of those 'nasty' pieces
of metal through the casing of the oil
filter?!...if so, as you say, this is a GREAT
idea!! I also had heard about using the magnets
in the oil and tranny pans but never quite got
around to doing anything with that tip....I
will definitely try it though when I change the
oil in the Imperials next time (and the
Expedition also!) Thanks bunches!!!!
Dan Melnik



---- sosmi@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

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Ok, Dan, I'll give you another TRICK, most
newer trans pans have a ring magnet in the pan,
from the factory. 81 FSM, states it does. If
you want to, you can take an old speaker, or
some other magnet and simply put it on the
bottom of the pan, near front right-hand
corner. We also put one on the engine oil pan,
near the drain plug.One more, is we use some
magnetic sign material, around the oil
filter.Since the oil pump sees the nasty stuff
first, this helps save the pump from extra
wear.Reuse the filter magnet, after oil
change.Ya'll have a nice day, Dave.

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Rob P"

>
> When I read your subject I was expecting a
> trans rebuild. I've been wanting to do mine,
> but I'm a little scared. Changing the filter
> is messy, but not a big deal. I've done that
> on the street in Brooklyn. Get a big catch
> basin and funnel to pour the fluid in the
> dipstick tube. I'm with Kenyon, jack stands
> over ramps any day and you can't drive the
> car onto 4 ramps. Two would probably get it
> high enough, but not level. I wouldn't bother
> with the flush. If you are concerned about
> the fluid or it looks burned I'd just change
> it again at a really short interval. Pretty
> sure the 998s didn't have TC drain plugs.
> Don't go for a chrome pan. They are way more
> likely to leak. The MP pan, 500 pan or
> aftermarket deep pan will allow a little more
> fluid and provide a drain plug to make the
> job easier, but you need to extend the pick
> up so the job is a little more. I've never
> used gasket sealer, just a little wheel
> bearing grease to hold the gasket in place.
> That's the way I was taught. Rob
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