Hey All,
Like many owners of Ford AWD vehicles I began to experience the PTU vent "puking". I changed the fluid a few times prior to getting the part to make sure the old sludge was removed and to keep it topped off.
I ordered and installed the updated Vent Assembly, PN: AG1Z-7034-A. I ordered it online for around $58 shipped and installed it in about 2 hours (including frequent breaks to check on the baby). I was not able to locate any pictures on line or uploads of the install instructions included so I am posting them here. See attachments as well for pages included with the part.
I was able to successfully install the updated vent without removing the PTU from the vehicle. I put the car up on 4 jack stands and with a little luck was eventually able to pry the old vent out with a flat-head screwdriver. A short handled one is a must as there are some wiring harnesses in the way with longer ones.
Once the old vent was out, I installed the new vent in the same hole (after blindly cleaning the area the best I could). The new vent hose adapter would not go in all the way without some force - so I rigged up a few long extensions and a socket on the end and was able to tap it in fully using a rubber mallet on the end of the extensions.
Routing the hose / new vent was easy and new unit zip-tied next to the brake fluid tank.
Below are a few pictures of the parts included with the kit - and of the old vent once removed.
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So far so good - I have not noticed any more fluid on the ground in my garage. No performance change noticed but my car was behaving normally even when it was spewing out the vent.
I'll try and post back with updates in a week or two.
Thank you for posting this info. I noticed you posted this on ebof a few days ago but I couldn't view it because my login info was no longer valid.
Am i correct in assuming all this Vent does is prevent the PTU fluid from puking on the case and instead accumulates it into the tube?
Nice to have the alternative, and to see it successfully done :thumb:
Quote from: glock-coma on October 10, 2016, 10:11:07 PM
Thank you for posting this info. I noticed you posted this on ebof a few days ago but I couldn't view it because my login info was no longer valid.
No problem. I saw that EBOF was kinda dead so I wanted to re-post it somewhere with more traffic haha
Quote from: 8nutz8 on October 10, 2016, 10:15:14 PM
Am i correct in assuming all this Vent does is prevent the PTU fluid from puking on the case and instead accumulates it into the tube?
I assume that in the event that fluid would normally exit out the vent, it instead has about 1.5 feet of hose to travel instead. I have not noticed any fluid come out of the new vent however. I plan to continue to flush the PTU at least two more times prior to winter as well.
Quote from: SHOdded on October 10, 2016, 10:18:43 PM
Nice to have the alternative, and to see it successfully done :thumb:
For sure - I am an amateur DIY person so I was not comfortable removing the PTU to replace it / or the vent. I also can not currently afford a new PTU installed by a shop / dealer. Hopefully this allows the PTU to last a while longer :)
Please do make an intro thread for yourself here:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/board,14.0.html (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/board,14.0.html)
I see this is not your first hi powered/turbocharged ride, definitely post pics of 'em in your intro thread!
Will do as soon as I find my pictures haha
Also an update: So far so good, no PTU fluid has leaked from the extended vent and no new fluid on the top of the case. Car drives, repsonds, and shifts like it did when I bought it.
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Time for another update lattyd :) Have you done any more fluid changes, any leaks, etc? TIA!
Might have to make a little project of this. Mine isn't leaking, but it seems to be worth the $50 for added security. Anyone know if this part applies to all of the PTU's?
I'm paranoid, so on my XSport, when I extended my vent hose, I also added a hose clamp where it attaches to the PTU.
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Quote from: SHOdded on January 06, 2017, 06:06:18 AM
Time for another update lattyd :) Have you done any more fluid changes, any leaks, etc? TIA!
Sorry for the lack of updates guys, had a huge project at work between late October and February. I'm happy to report that I've had no leaks or issues. Unfortunately due to the project I have been unable to swap the fluid again since the install of it.
I've put between 2500 and 3000 miles on the car since the install.... I live about a half mile from my office :p
Quote from: MiWiAu on January 06, 2017, 02:08:56 PM
I'm paranoid, so on my XSport, when I extended my vent hose, I also added a hose clamp where it attaches to the PTU.
That is a good idea. Since mine has been stable for a while now I may do that as well.
Quote from: pmezo33 on January 06, 2017, 11:07:33 AM
Might have to make a little project of this. Mine isn't leaking, but it seems to be worth the $50 for added security. Anyone know if this part applies to all of the PTU's?
Not sure if the 2013+ PTU's had a different vent assembly or not. For some reason I remember reading that the new ones had the updated vent from the factory... but that may be wrong.
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Since we have the PTU Out of the 2011 Car, and
installing a 1/8" Magnetic Drain Plug, And Also a New vent assembly
(that we are Going to Fab Up from Scratch, Along with Top Relocation
(Ease of Re-Filling). Will up date the Cost & Install when it finished
I was having Brain Fade, 1/4" Drain Plug With magnet: Got it on Ebay 11.53 Delivered
Pending results from jimmyducati, I believe you will be the first to install a drain plug in a SHO PTU. Good luck :)
Quote from: SHOdded on May 11, 2017, 05:25:14 PM
Pending results from jimmyducati, I believe you will be the first to install a drain plug in a SHO PTU. Good luck :)
What do you mean?
I was responding to irondoor19s comment a little further uo.
Ok:: Breather / Fill for PTU, On the Cheap
5 Ft of 1/4" Gas Line (4.00 Approx) at Auto Zone
Breather Filter (I like this one - on Ebay) 9.50 Delivered
1 - 5/8" Hose Clamp @ the PTU (.50 ) about
Drain and Fill in Minutes, using Pump Filler, So Much for no PTU Drain
Quote from: irondoor19 on June 05, 2017, 02:11:51 PM
Ok:: Breather / Fill for PTU, On the Cheap
5 Ft of 1/4" Gas Line (4.00 Approx) at Auto Zone
Breather Filter (I like this one - on Ebay) 9.50 Delivered
1 - 5/8" Hose Clamp @ the PTU (.50 ) about
Drain and Fill in Minutes, using Pump Filler, So Much for no PTU Drain
!? It doesn't need to be pressurized ?
Sorry for that "buttdial" post. Finally got to a computer to delete it
Quote from: Linemonkey on June 05, 2017, 06:27:20 PM
Sorry for that "buttdial" post. Finally got to a computer to delete it
I spent the whole day trying to make sense of it. LOL.
Quote from: SHOdded on June 05, 2017, 06:29:10 PM
Quote from: Linemonkey on June 05, 2017, 06:27:20 PM
Sorry for that "buttdial" post. Finally got to a computer to delete it
I spent the whole day trying to make sense of it. LOL.
I'm just an idiot lol
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Quote from: TopherSho on June 05, 2017, 04:12:04 PM
Quote from: irondoor19 on June 05, 2017, 02:11:51 PM
Ok:: Breather / Fill for PTU, On the Cheap
5 Ft of 1/4" Gas Line (4.00 Approx) at Auto Zone
Breather Filter (I like this one - on Ebay) 9.50 Delivered
1 - 5/8" Hose Clamp @ the PTU (.50 ) about
Drain and Fill in Minutes, using Pump Filler, So Much for no PTU Drain
!? It doesn't need to be pressurized ?
AS FAR as we know it does not need to be pressurized
Quick Update 7/1/17 I changed the PTU fluid again. Had about 5,000 miles since i changed it / performed vent update.
Looks pretty good. No metal shavings or "hair" on the magnetic plug. Also the oil was still pretty thin by 75w140 standards - nothing close to the sludge I pumped out originally. It was still pretty black though. I put in Redline fluid this time to see how that fairs.
A good update :)
Sorry to resurrect, but do any pics exist of where the factory vent is located? Looking to do mine tonight and thus is on my list to add.
Quote from: FiveLeeter918 on July 07, 2018, 01:36:05 PM
Sorry to resurrect, but do any pics exist of where the factory vent is located? Looking to do mine tonight and thus is on my list to add.
Usually by the brake booster/master cylinder.
It connects to the front strut tower brace.
Quote from: FiveLeeter918 on July 07, 2018, 01:36:05 PM
Sorry to resurrect, but do any pics exist of where the factory vent is located? Looking to do mine tonight and thus is on my list to add.
If you still need a PIC LMK! Since we have the same application! Z
I did what is know as the pigtail, the little metal tube coming out of the ptu known as the vent, I put gas line on the vent tube secured with a hose clamp, ran it up to the brake booster and zip tied it, put the breather cap back on the end. I could tell I was a little low on ptu fluid after changing it because the tube hummed and I could smell it since I took off my cowl trim ....in a fit of anger....since replaced since the smell then came in the registers and into the car.....Have not changed it through the tube by sucking it out yet....I used Amsoil....my go to lube-heh heh