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kp · 02-12-2009, 02:11 PM

Yeah, before you start to flame all over the place let me first make clear that this is quite possibly the easiest little project to complete. I'd also like to say that you can probably buy a Magnetic Plug on eBay or something for $5. I made my own because I am cheap, I like using power tools, and I like making things myself instead of paying for them.

So, you'll need:

- A regular Honda oil drain plug
- A Neodymium magnet (strong as fcuk)
- Drill press (or a hand drill if you're feeling frisky)
- Some kind of adhesive (ex. JB weld)
- Vice/C-Clamp
- Drill bits
- Micrometer (or just a ruler)

So, you have your drain plug. You'll first want to clean it up real good. Next, you'll want to punch a mark right in the middle for your drill bit to center itself in. VVV

Next, grab your magnets. The ones I used are somewhat small. They came in a pack of 10 for about $5. VVV

I used a micrometer to measure the diameter of the magnet, you can use a ruler if you like. These magnets came out to .3155". VVV

Next, find a drill bit that is about the same size or slightly smaller. I found a 5/16" bit that was about .0045" smaller than the magnet. I figured this size difference wouldn't matter once the drill press started vibrating anyways. VVV

Next, set up your drill press (or hand drill) with your 5/16" bit. You'll want to really clamp it solid so you can get your hole as close to the middle as possible. VVV

PUT ON SOME EYE PROTECTION!

Drill away! You'll want your hole to be roughly the thickness of the magnet. This part isn't crucial, you can have your magnet sticking out of the plug slightly, or even sunken in a bit. I figure it's best to have it flush, or sticking out a bit. If the occasion ever arises for you to clear the metal debris off of the magnet, you'll want to be able to do it easily. VVV

Blow off all of the metal shavings from your newly drilled hole. Before I continue, these magnets are probably strong enough to hold themselves in the bolt, however it's never a bad thing to be too careful.

IF YOU WANT TO USE ADHESIVE, DO NOT TEST FIT YOUR MAGNET IN THE HOLE! YOU'LL NEVER GET IT OUT!

Next, grab your adhesive of choice. I used a marine-grade adhesive that is very resistant to heat, moisture, and frigid temperatures. You can use JB Weld, or a similiar product. VVV

Mix some up! Equal parts of both. VVV

Cram some in your hole. Too much is not a bad thing, the excess will come out when you press the magnet in. VVV

It's time to place the magnet in the hole. My hole turned out to be a bit too small for the magnet to slip in under it's own power, so I used a small vice to squeeze it in. If you don't have a vice, you can use a C-Clamp.VVV

DONE! Not too bad for 10 minutes. VVV

STRONG AS BULL! VVV

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paton5g · 02-16-2009, 07:48 AM

good write up. good info.

Unseen Racer · 02-16-2009, 09:49 AM

but isnt the oil filter for that purpose?
to capture and hold metal shavings

ek4_b16a · 02-16-2009, 10:41 AM

nice DIY

The Anti cRice · 02-16-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Unseen Racer

but isnt the oil filter for that purpose?
to capture and hold metal shavings

Only down to a certain particulate size.

If you're using the big orange can that means something about the size of a golfball.

/end sarcasm

1LowSol · 02-16-2009, 10:53 AM

Very Good Write up.

kp · 02-16-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by paton5g

good write up. good info.

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Originally Posted by ek4_b16a

nice DIY

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Originally Posted by 1LowSol

Very Good Write up.

Thanks.

prime-R · 03-30-2009, 08:06 PM

good write up man

jdm inc · 03-30-2009, 08:13 PM

Good DIY write up bro...

Juan_Mitosis · 03-30-2009, 08:52 PM

Do you figure this to be more powerful than auto store magnetic plugs?

GREAT WRITE UP! If it's stronger.. .I'm probably gonna go for it.

en00be · 04-01-2009, 11:24 AM

you shuld get billy mayes to sell these for you, and show how strong they are lol

kp · 04-01-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by prime-R

good write up man

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Originally Posted by jdm inc

Good DIY write up bro...

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Originally Posted by en00be

you shuld get billy mayes to sell these for you, and show how strong they are lol

Thanks guys.

And yeah, maybe I'll give Mr. Oxi a call. THEY'RE SO GAWD DAMN STRONG!

kp · 04-01-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Juan_Mitosis

Do you figure this to be more powerful than auto store magnetic plugs?

GREAT WRITE UP! If it's stronger.. .I'm probably gonna go for it.

Those magnets are so strong it's crazy. They're half the size of a skittle and they can hold up a steel hammer. It's insane. I'm sure any strength of magnet will do the job but these are just overkill, no one ever complained of something doing it's job too well.

kp · 04-01-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by en00be

you shuld get billy mayes to sell these for you, and show how strong they are lol

Btw, nice sig. Haha. I thought someone would appreciate that one.

jweller · 04-02-2009, 08:01 AM

nice write up but you should have used mighty putty to put the magnet in if you want it to be Billy Mays approved.

kp · 04-02-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jweller

nice write up but you should have used mighty putty to put the magnet in if you want it to be Billy Mays approved.

Haha, yeah maybe on the next one.

kp · 04-09-2009, 08:09 AM

725 Views and climbing....

bmxmacdaddy · 04-21-2009, 08:13 AM

uuum....yeah...have you ever heard of just putting a magnet on the outside of your oil pan????? instead of this project...and you dont run the risk of x parts moving around your block (should they come loose)

good directions though.

dmotoguy · 04-21-2009, 08:45 AM

IF that magnet came loose, wouldnt it be attracted to the bolt anyways... and as you can see it is strong enough that its not going anywhere.

thumper64 · 04-27-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bmxmacdaddy

uuum....yeah...have you ever heard of just putting a magnet on the outside of your oil pan????? instead of this project...and you dont run the risk of x parts moving around your block (should they come loose)

good directions though.

Hmm, great idea. I just stuck a half dozen old harddrive magnets on my oil pan.

fakemike · 04-27-2009, 09:57 AM

Im def going to try this, thanks

kp · 05-05-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bmxmacdaddy

uuum....yeah...have you ever heard of just putting a magnet on the outside of your oil pan????? instead of this project...and you dont run the risk of x parts moving around your block (should they come loose)

good directions though.

Umm...yeah....I'll understand if you just say you don't know how to use a drill press.

ps. magnets are attracted to metal so I don't think x parts will be moving around my block.

kp · 05-05-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by fakemike

Im def going to try this, thanks

Go for it dude, it's too easy not to try it.

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Originally Posted by thumper64

Hmm, great idea. I just stuck a half dozen old harddrive magnets on my oil pan.

Half dozen? You're going to suck all your valves open! Bloody strong magnets for sure.

1BADEGDC2 · 05-13-2009, 09:28 AM

good stuff!

uberEFtuner · 05-13-2009, 09:32 AM

Why not but one? I purchased one from the store and it has way more magnet than that. Also I don't have to worry about glue floating around in my oil. I think is was $4.

02-16-2009, 07:48 AM	#2
paton5g Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario, CANADA Posts: 542	Re: DIY Magnetic Oil Drain Plug good write up. good info. __________________ 96 DC4 - Plan to strip interior - J32A3 Swap

02-16-2009, 10:41 AM	#4
ek4_b16a Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Saint Paul, MN, USA Posts: 596	Re: DIY Magnetic Oil Drain Plug nice DIY __________________ ...:::..Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Domestics..:::... http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/642479 http://www.mnsportcompacts.net/ http://www.clubek.net/

02-16-2009, 10:53 AM	#6
1LowSol Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 586	Re: DIY Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Very Good Write up. __________________ Nitrous is like a hot chick with a STD..... you know you wanna hit it, but you are afraid of the consequences.....

03-30-2009, 08:06 PM	#8
prime-R Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 167	Re: DIY Magnetic Oil Drain Plug good write up man

03-30-2009, 08:13 PM	#9
jdm inc Member 1993 Honda Civic Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: KS Posts: 1,302	Re: DIY Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Good DIY write up bro...

03-30-2009, 08:52 PM	#10
Juan_Mitosis Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 472	Re: DIY Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Do you figure this to be more powerful than auto store magnetic plugs? GREAT WRITE UP! If it's stronger.. .I'm probably gonna go for it.

04-01-2009, 11:24 AM	#11
en00be Banne*d Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,097	Re: DIY Magnetic Oil Drain Plug you shuld get billy mayes to sell these for you, and show how strong they are lol

04-02-2009, 08:01 AM	#15
jweller Member 2006 Subaru Legacy Outback My Garage Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Crofton, MD Posts: 2,451	Re: DIY Magnetic Oil Drain Plug nice write up but you should have used mighty putty to put the magnet in if you want it to be Billy Mays approved. __________________ 2009-2013- The 4 longest years in American history. 99 accord coupe I4 5-spd 08.5 Mazdaspeed3 GT

04-09-2009, 08:09 AM	#17
kp Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 620	Re: DIY Magnetic Oil Drain Plug 725 Views and climbing.... __________________ 94 CDM EH2 B16A LSD/ / / Aspirate Naturally / / / DIY Magnetic Oil Plug B16A/Cable LSD YS1 Tranny For Sale! Last edited by kp; 04-21-2009 at 07:41 AM.

04-21-2009, 08:13 AM	#18
bmxmacdaddy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 139	Re: DIY Magnetic Oil Drain Plug uuum....yeah...have you ever heard of just putting a magnet on the outside of your oil pan????? instead of this project...and you dont run the risk of x parts moving around your block (should they come loose) good directions though.

04-21-2009, 08:45 AM	#19
dmotoguy Member 1993 Honda Civic My Garage Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: boise, id, usa Posts: 3,348	Re: DIY Magnetic Oil Drain Plug IF that magnet came loose, wouldnt it be attracted to the bolt anyways... and as you can see it is strong enough that its not going anywhere.

04-27-2009, 09:57 AM	#21
fakemike Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 674	Re: DIY Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Im def going to try this, thanks

05-13-2009, 09:28 AM	#24
1BADEGDC2 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sin City, NV Posts: 1,058	Re: DIY Magnetic Oil Drain Plug good stuff! __________________ N2O doesnt destroy engines, the fuel put in and burned destroys em' N2O does not make power but fuel does, N20 is a tool that allows you to adjust how much or how quickly the engine burns fuel ...94Ferio H2B build!

05-13-2009, 09:32 AM	#25
uberEFtuner Junior Member 1993 Honda Accord My Garage Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Stroudsburg, PA, USA Posts: 250	Re: DIY Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Why not but one? I purchased one from the store and it has way more magnet than that. Also I don't have to worry about glue floating around in my oil. I think is was $4.

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