PTU blew.. (confirmed PTU now)

SHOdded · August 29, 2018, 01:34:50 AM

PTU is all mechanical, no electronic controls and no clutches on that guy. But have not heard/read of any gearing differences, so couldn't say. They operate on similar principles, ie, intelligent AWD as Ford calls it, but physical unit sizes are different based on which model they are installed into.

SHOme · August 29, 2018, 07:05:43 AM

The PTU is significantly cheaper than a trans. If you never changed the fluid it is likely that. My PTU fluid in my 2014 had begun to thicken at 30k. I change it every 20-25k now and use amsoil severe gear. Got 104k on her and no issues yet. I'm knocking on wood:)

Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

TopherSho · August 29, 2018, 12:57:00 PM

Verdict is PTU, a "inspector" for the warranty is coming to look at it in the next 48 hours. My fingers are crossed a little bit.. HOPEFULLY the car will be on the lift still where nothing will show of the meth kit ..

SHOme · August 29, 2018, 01:48:58 PM

Quote from: TopherSho on August 29, 2018, 12:57:00 PM
Verdict is PTU, a "inspector" for the warranty is coming to look at it in the next 48 hours. My fingers are crossed a little bit.. HOPEFULLY the car will be on the lift still where nothing will show of the meth kit ..

Do yourself a favor and get the trans serviced while it's there.

Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

SM105K · August 29, 2018, 02:20:14 PM

Quote from: TopherSho on August 28, 2018, 07:39:00 PM
OMFG .. THE SMELL .. WTH??? Seriously do they take urine and feces from demons, dead cats, meth and cram them into these units?

this is the most awful thing I've ever smelled and I've taken apart a supercharger when I was dumb..

THIS! The fluid in the Eaton M90 was the worst.

lamrith · August 29, 2018, 02:25:57 PM

PTU is best news it could be, they are relatively inexpensive all things considered. I opted to not get extended warranty because replacing turbo's and PTU was less than I would pay on an extended coverage warranty.

Crossing fingers for you that they cover it. They are a known weak point regardless of tune, so hopefully be straightforward process. From what I have read here they will hopefully replace it with the '13+ version so you can do flushes on your own moving forward.

TopherSho · August 29, 2018, 08:19:55 PM

Quote from: sm105k on August 29, 2018, 02:20:14 PM
Quote from: TopherSho on August 28, 2018, 07:39:00 PM
OMFG .. THE SMELL .. WTH??? Seriously do they take urine and feces from demons, dead cats, meth and cram them into these units?

this is the most awful thing I've ever smelled and I've taken apart a supercharger when I was dumb..

THIS! The fluid in the Eaton M90 was the worst.

Even the refill oil I ordered was pungent ..

TopherSho · August 29, 2018, 08:21:07 PM

Quote from: lamrith on August 29, 2018, 02:25:57 PM
PTU is best news it could be, they are relatively inexpensive all things considered. I opted to not get extended warranty because replacing turbo's and PTU was less than I would pay on an extended coverage warranty.

Crossing fingers for you that they cover it. They are a known weak point regardless of tune, so hopefully be straightforward process. From what I have read here they will hopefully replace it with the '13+ version so you can do flushes on your own moving forward.

Yeah that seems a stellar idea!

polskifacet · August 30, 2018, 11:02:17 PM

Mine fell apart and i put it back together with silicone and loctite 92k and still ripping, changing the oil is critical.

TopherSho · August 31, 2018, 11:51:24 AM

It has been covered. But they protested heavily citing the meth kit.

ZSHO · August 31, 2018, 11:54:12 AM

Quote from: TopherSho on August 31, 2018, 11:51:24 AM
It has been covered. But they protested heavily citing the meth kit.

Congrats! I guess your last resort is to Blame the previous owner! Z

TopherSho · August 31, 2018, 12:31:06 PM

Quote from: ZSHO on August 31, 2018, 11:54:12 AM
Quote from: TopherSho on August 31, 2018, 11:51:24 AM
It has been covered. But they protested heavily citing the meth kit.
Congrats! I guess your last resort is to Blame the previous owner! Z

maybe next time! Hopefully this is the last major repair. if i can go without another big bang for a few years maybe e85 will be a little more wide spread and i can ditch the meth and go e30 instead. then there will be no visible mods for them to zero in on.

bpd1151 · August 31, 2018, 12:43:11 PM

So much for hoping they wouldn't find it. Despite how well hidden you believed it to be.

Problem is now, is that in the event of future repairs, is that it has been noticed, and is highly likely that it has been documented quite extensively in their database(s), so no matter which dealer you may choose to return to for future repair(s), this will follow you around like an albatross.

Be prepared for constant, uphill battles from this point forward. On nearly everything.

Good luck.

irondoor19 · August 31, 2018, 01:56:21 PM

DO THE PTU Drain Plug Install when they are done at 20K more miles
then you will be golden till the trans or motor blows...

SHOme · August 31, 2018, 01:59:02 PM

Let me know if you ditch the meth. I'm interested in putting it on.

Quote from: TopherSho on August 31, 2018, 12:31:06 PM
Quote from: ZSHO on August 31, 2018, 11:54:12 AM
Quote from: TopherSho on August 31, 2018, 11:51:24 AM
It has been covered. But they protested heavily citing the meth kit.
Congrats! I guess your last resort is to Blame the previous owner! Z

maybe next time! Hopefully this is the last major repair. if i can go without another big bang for a few years maybe e85 will be a little more wide spread and i can ditch the meth and go e30 instead. then there will be no visible mods for them to zero in on.

Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk