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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Snoopy
If you have Auto Zones in that part of the country, they have an entire display of oil pan bolts.....many with magnets on the end.

Recently bought one for my G/daughters 2005 Impala. About $5.00.
Snoopy-

Yes we do have Auto-Zone/Advance Auto/ Napa, & O'Reilly...
Thank You for the info..

Update: Just called, & O'Reilly is the only one that has them in stock for 2.4 @ $3.99
O'Reilly Part # 65212, size M12 x 1.75 (plastic washer included)

Billy

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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by sleeper
c2vette-

Where did you get yours ? I tried GMParts & doesn't recognize either part #..
I bought from eBay. Seems to be good quality and super strong magnet.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Magne...item483274c240
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by c2vette
I bought from eBay. Seems to be good quality and super strong magnet.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Magne...item483274c240
That's a pretty good promo on the magnet !!

We only use the best products available! Just check out the strength of our Rare Earth Magnets. That is a 1 - 5/16" Craftsman combination wrench it is holding. We also use washers that have a rubber ring in them for superior sealing.
Old Apr 2, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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Well I had to check:

After going to local auto-parts with a 3/4" box wrench. Tested the auto Parts magnetic Drain Plug (LOL) no way.. It wouldn't even pick up, or hold an 1/8" wrench. That magnet is almost useless, except for anything that may brush against it.

All magnets are certainly not created equal..

So a "Rare Earth Magnetic Drain Plug" is on the way from the link c2vette provided.. Thank You Sir...

Money back if it won't hold a 1-5/16" combo wrench.. That's a powerful magnet..

I will of course test this after it's arrival, & provide an up-date..
Old Apr 9, 2010 | 01:24 AM
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Update

OK, got new Magnetic Drain Plug with the "Rare Earth Magnet"

& Yes the magnet is strong enough to hold my 1-5/16" combo wrench in the air.. So it passed my test.

& No, I have no connections to the seller..
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