I saw these mentioned in a article, looked like it worked well with both applications. anyone know where we might buy such things or part #s. what size is the plug on a 3rd gen?? I did find something called the bear trap for the filter.

 

Last time I saw something like that was in the JC Whitney catalog.

 

I saw this recomended in the Engine Oil Bible. It seemed to make sense. it just collects any free floating metal.

 

some one help me out with the size of the plug:cry:

 

sorry about it taking so long to respond to this post...ive been really busy i guess... heh... here are the specs for the oil drain plug: 12 – 1.25 and hte link to a product is http://www.magneticdrainplugs.com/metric.htm#1040M

Hope this helps

-Doug-

 

www.4crawler.com has a writeup about the finned aluminum filter cooler...

 

jim, i so cant find it

 

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...html#OilCooler

 

sweet, thanx jim

 

I was under the impression that all oil pan plugs were magnetic. All of mine are on all my vehicles, including all the Yotas I've owned. Same for the plugs in the trans, case, and axles.

 

My wife's car has a magnetic oil drain plug.. change oil every 4k & there is always a thick film of black ooze stuck to the plug.. I think thay do some good.

Here is what I put on my trucks with Fumoco valves

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...oup?Ntt=magnet

 

The oil pan plug wasnt magnetic stock on my 01 taco

 

a lot of vehicles now come with magnetic drainplugs... however they were by no means standard equipments on all cars...

 

I have a couple of magnets from some old SCSI hard drives stuck to my oil filter. That way what ever it catches with the magnet stays in the filter and not in the pan.

I just move the magnets from old filter to new filter during the oil change process - too easy! Those HDD magnets are awesome - they dont even budge over 5,000 miles of driving

If you have any old and useless hard drives laying around just get out a screwdriver set and a torx set and keep taking things apart until you get to the magnets above and below the arms that move the heads around. You will think the brackets they are attached to are welded in place but they aren't - the magnets are just that strong