Magnetic Oil Drain Plug: Your Underappreciated Friend

[absence]

So, changing the oil yesterday, and found this on the end of my magnetic oil drain plug:

Yep, valve keeper :frown:

Since this could lead to catastrophic engine failure if the valve worked its way into the engine, did this:

to the dealer.

The valve cover has never been off this car. And no one I have spoken to has seen this happen on a FSI. There is a chance its been in the engine for the last 68K and only decided now to make its appearance. Or...

But if it is from one of the valves, and we caught it in time, then that little magnet just saved my engine.

more of this fascinating tale to come.

 

[eurocars]

how random. in for more

 

[U.G.MKV]

WOW! Good catch. Sub'd

 

[freshslate]

damn sounds like an investment that i will be making now. magnetic drain plug, no idea something like that could even happen... thanks for the info dude.

 

[eod69usn]

jebus

 

[Rajini98]

Looks like its time to finally replace my original drain plug!

 

[Bunnspeed]

Jeez. Subd.

 

[VancouverGTI]

Frightening. Enlightening.

 

[GTI4John74]

i also have this magnetic drain plug from ECS Tuning!! Works wonders!

 

[ViRtUaLheretic]

wowzers

 

[Gank]

Yikes!

I had a similar experience with debris in the pan and won't ever run without a magnetic plug again.

 

[NJdubber]

That's crazy, sorry to hear that bro. Report back on any new findings

 

[absence]

well, not such good news...

valve spring broke. valve and head are toast.

not the turn of events I was hoping for.

 

[eurocars]

well, not such good news...


valve spring broke. valve and head are toast.

not the turn of events I was hoping for.

think of it this way, the valve could have dropped costing you an engine too. thankfully it didnt do that. still sucks though

 

[Rajini98]

While the head is off, you could always ask for a complete valve and combustion chamber cleaning. Be a heck of a lot easier if the valves are actually removed.