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Sump Drane Plug

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Willgo1

Just got it firing!
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Newton Abbot
California Ev 2005 hydraulics tappet.
Have just finished MY first full oil & filter change
Nice of the manual to not point out the 4 long bolts holding the sump? :angry:
It's Ok learnt long ago if it isn't moving find out why. I did.

My question is about the drain plug
Looks very fancy thought it might be a magnetic one, but no. After cleaning it and blowing it off with an air line, from the nipple like part in its centre there started to come out something that looked like gauze, more blowing and it all come out. I am now left with 3 small metal plates loose inside the drain Plug?
So have I blown out something that should be there and just what is it supposed to do Please.
Regards
Bill
 
The plug is slightly magnetic. What you blew out should be there. The end piece can be removed so you have nothing that can come out and end up where it shouldn't be. Earlier models (V700, Ambassador, and Eldorado) just had the plug without the magnet. You can order a new plug if you want the magnet. In the future, just wipe off the end of the plug with a rag if you get a magnetic plug.
 
Thanks for the answer I have now pulled off the nipple and put to one side it and the little plats.
I have replaced the drain plug out them.
I feel a magnetic plug really comes into its own during the first few thousand mills, after that is just nice to have.
I will look out for a PROPER magnet and see if I can incorporate it in the drain plug as I am not impressed with the Guzzi set up.
Thanks for the help
Regards Bill Dag
 
Hi mate just noticed where you're located, are 3 Cross Motorcycles still going down your way? As I recall they used to do alot with Guzzis and Ducatis way back when so maybe they might be able to help-or maybe not as it's a long time since anyone I know has dealt with them so all their Italian experts might have left or retired by now! ;)
 
I guess they're not as far down that way as I thought then, must admit it's ages since anyone I knew had any dealings with them-right back in the 80's when my mate bought his Le Mans down there in fact!!!
 
You may want to replace drain plugs with Dimple brand magnetic plugs. Super strong magnets! They also make magnets to put on the exterior of oil filters. A bit pricey, but there for the life of the bike, of course! :D
 
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