Thoughts on Oil drain valve.

[wai]

I like the simple things as well and know what you mean. Just offering the solution, should he end up installing one, that's all.

No problem. Just do a search for sump drain valve and see what comes up. Knowing my luck, if I installed one the lever would end up in a position where it could not operate, and then trying to get it in the right position I would end up stripping threads, and it would not be the threads on the valve!

[GTiPilot]

I have one, no ground clearance problems and the N series is great for attaching a hose (also no clearance problems). changing is easy and you can do it with the engine/oil boiling hot so it all runs out. I too like the idea of a magnetic drain plug but have opted for a rare earth neodymium magnet on the end of the oil filter, keeps any magnetic filings in the end of the filter and you can cut it open with a bandsaw after changing to se if its picked up anything - best of both worlds

[Redliner]

I have one, no ground clearance problems and the N series is great for attaching a hose (also no clearance problems). changing is easy and you can do it with the engine/oil boiling hot so it all runs out. I too like the idea of a magnetic drain plug but have opted for a rare earth neodymium magnet on the end of the oil filter, keeps any magnetic filings in the end of the filter and you can cut it open with a bandsaw after changing to se if its picked up anything - best of both worlds

Thanks for the info.
I ordered and received one. When I get my car back, (next Friday) I'll install at the first oil change.

[Transporter]

I too like the idea of a magnetic drain plug but have opted for a rare earth neodymium magnet on the end of the oil filter, keeps any magnetic filings in the end of the filter and you can cut it open with a bandsaw after changing to se if its picked up anything - best of both worlds

Yes, that's what I use on the spin on filters. Just make sure that the magnet(s) stay attached without moving, especially when you're removing the filter, otherwise all the magnetic debris caught on the other side of the metal canister will drop of and beacuse tehy're now magnetic, they will stick to engine movig parts causing excessive wear.

[Polo GTEye N9]

I have one, no ground clearance problems and the N series is great for attaching a hose (also no clearance problems). changing is easy and you can do it with the engine/oil boiling hot so it all runs out. I too like the idea of a magnetic drain plug but have opted for a rare earth neodymium magnet on the end of the oil filter, keeps any magnetic filings in the end of the filter and you can cut it open with a bandsaw after changing to se if its picked up anything - best of both worlds

Ordered mine and waiting for Fumoto part number 14mm-1.5 F-106N Plus adapter:ADP-106 14mm-1.5
Cheers Al

[Catfish]

I have one, no ground clearance problems and the N series is great for attaching a hose (also no clearance problems)

Did it fit witout the adapter?

Cheers

[Redliner]

Yes, that's what I use on the spin on filters. Just make sure that the magnet(s) stay attached without moving, especially when you're removing the filter, otherwise all the magnetic debris caught on the other side of the metal canister will drop of and beacuse tehy're now magnetic, they will stick to engine movig parts causing excessive wear.

Any links to the magnets that you guys are using.
About to run a motor in. Would be a good time to buy one.
Thanks.

[Transporter]

The ebay is your friend.

[Polo GTEye N9]

Howdy Folks
Just fitted my Fumoto Drain Vavle Part number 14mm-1.5 F-106N with Plus adapter:ADP-106 14mm-1.5.
This was my first self service engine doing a oil and filter change on the Polo as well. I can see the Fumoto Drain Vavle making future services easy and pretty much mess free. Apart from a stubborn VW filter removal it was straight forward. That filter dropped oil all over the place!
I will be looking on EBay for those rare earth neodymium magnet to fit on the end of the oil filter as well....
I went to reset the service odo according to a post on this forum and fail! Do not know what I am doing wrong?
Cheers Al

[Jmac]

Howdy Folks
Just fitted my Fumoto Drain Vavle Part number 14mm-1.5 F-106N with Plus adapter:ADP-106 14mm-1.5.
This was my first self service engine doing a oil and filter change on the Polo as well. I can see the Fumoto Drain Vavle making future services easy and pretty much mess free. Apart from a stubborn VW filter removal it was straight forward. That filter dropped oil all over the place!
I will be looking on EBay for those rare earth neodymium magnet to fit on the end of the oil filter as well....
I went to reset the service odo according to a post on this forum and fail! Do not know what I am doing wrong?
Cheers Al

Why? ok from a tech point of view, you use a method to stop oil going all over your block, as simple as this the oil filter box opened up wil act as a shield to let the oil flow into your oil catcher, and then your sump plug whcih you should change and torque to spec should be very straight forward. no special tool needed apart from common sense. As for the dash its not set up for the home reset but it can be , good luck with that, i would rather use the correct software. And not from a business point of view i dont care really, too busy fixing broken ones

[Catfish]

Did it fit witout the adapter?

Cheers

Bump on this from the other day - for GTiPilot or Polo GTEye N9.

Will the valve go on fully WITHOUT the adapter?

Thanks

[Polo GTEye N9]

Bump on this from the other day - for GTiPilot or Polo GTEye N9.

Will the valve go on fully WITHOUT the adapter?

Thanks

See for yourself. I do not think so!

[Polo GTEye N9]

Why? ok from a tech point of view, you use a method to stop oil going all over your block, as simple as this the oil filter box opened up wil act as a shield to let the oil flow into your oil catcher, and then your sump plug whcih you should change and torque to spec should be very straight forward. no special tool needed apart from common sense. As for the dash its not set up for the home reset but it can be , good luck with that, i would rather use the correct software. And not from a business point of view i dont care really, too busy fixing broken ones

Right again Jimmy!
Expertise and experience no substitute for that mate. Thanks for the advice and tip. As always it is welcome. Cheers Al

[GTiPilot]

Hi, yeah sorry you do need the adapter to bring it out a bit otherwise you'd never be able to screw it in. Just doing an oil change at the moment actually. Just hold a bottle over the nipple, open the tap and close it again just before the empty bottle is full and repeat with the next bottle. No mess at all

[Jmac]

Right again Jimmy!
Expertise and experience no substitute for that mate. Thanks for the advice and tip. As always it is welcome. Cheers Al

I swear by the deflector mate. Its less to clean up.
Cheers
Jmac