Started by SHO9987, November 18, 2017, 10:04:03 PM
Quote from: TimmyATL on January 25, 2018, 12:38:48 PMYea so the PTU vent is now on the maintenance routine. Vent was clogged cut it open and remove the cotton like material that was in side of it. I used a plastic vacuum connector the same inside diameter as the hoses. Installed the new vent tube in the vent tube that is in the car and ran it up higher to be able to monitor it and service it. I like the idea of a breather filter ( which to me is just a small air filter being used in reverse) I might go and look for a smaller filter kinda like the ones they use on gas powered R/C cars.
Quote from: SHO9987 on November 22, 2017, 03:20:39 PMQuick update:I went to ford to see how much a new vent/filter would cost (approx 21 bucks). One of the service guys there told me the sole purpose of the vent is to obviously release the excess heat and gasses that are created in the PTU to prevent it from over heating and over pressurizing and damaging the seals (hence why ford had to previously replace my PTU seals under warranty, unfortunately they didn't replace the clogged vent while they were at it). I decided to give a mini breather filter a chance. Like I said, I had my transmission shop replace the short tubing with longer 5/16" tubing so I could access the vent easier in the engine bay. From there I trimmed down a universal connector and used a couple of clamps to secure the mini breather filter in place. I kept it tucked in the back of the engine to protect it from any splashing water, the engine cover protects it nicely. I wish I had some hard data to compare before and after temps of the PTU. But I can say for sure the burning smell is gone now which I think is the biggest indicator.
Quote from: jbrown9999 on February 02, 2018, 11:24:15 AMQuote from: SHO9987 on November 22, 2017, 03:20:39 PMQuick update:I went to ford to see how much a new vent/filter would cost (approx 21 bucks). One of the service guys there told me the sole purpose of the vent is to obviously release the excess heat and gasses that are created in the PTU to prevent it from over heating and over pressurizing and damaging the seals (hence why ford had to previously replace my PTU seals under warranty, unfortunately they didn't replace the clogged vent while they were at it). I decided to give a mini breather filter a chance. Like I said, I had my transmission shop replace the short tubing with longer 5/16" tubing so I could access the vent easier in the engine bay. From there I trimmed down a universal connector and used a couple of clamps to secure the mini breather filter in place. I kept it tucked in the back of the engine to protect it from any splashing water, the engine cover protects it nicely. I wish I had some hard data to compare before and after temps of the PTU. But I can say for sure the burning smell is gone now which I think is the biggest indicator. Search as I might I can't find the part number for that filter. You said you got a price, what part number did you use?
Quote from: Bronco2fan on February 03, 2018, 10:50:52 AMI saw that part. I guess the question should be where does it come from? It's not a stock item? The filter is added to the PTU vent? So it's not something that's normally serviced? I know, lots of questions. But you never know unless you ask lol.
Quote from: SHO9987 on February 03, 2018, 07:13:42 PMQuote from: Bronco2fan on February 03, 2018, 10:50:52 AMI saw that part. I guess the question should be where does it come from? It's not a stock item? The filter is added to the PTU vent? So it's not something that's normally serviced? I know, lots of questions. But you never know unless you ask lol.Here is a picture of the PTU with the tubing and OEM vent coming off of it. When looking for this on your own car, it is going to be tucked down almost behind the engine. It's to the left of the battery and underneath all the intake piping. A strong work light will help you locate it. I do believe this can be removed from under the car. I attempted this, but it was too much of a PITA so I took the car to a transmission shop where they put it up on a lift and the task of removing the tubing became much easier.
Quote from: jbrown9999 on February 06, 2018, 08:26:09 PMGot one sent from Ford. Now, I'll need to install it when I change my oil next time. I'll just add it to my "severe maintenance" program.