RE: IML:Oil pan magnets

[<dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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.

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From: "Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx> 

> 
> 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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