armyguy1993 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Today I went to the DIY shop on base to attempt my PTU fluid change. Soon as I got her up on the lift and checked underneath I noticed an oil leak by the turbo. I took some pictures and attached them. Anyone know where this is leaking from? Also, It looks like my PTU was either changed at one point or someone did flush it before based off the markings on it. What do you all think? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Looks like something with the turbo, either seals or the line. SHOdded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOdded Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 That is a lot of markings on the PTU. The typical PTU only has the green marking on the fill plug. Not sure what happened here. Did you happen to get a part number off of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armyguy1993 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 That is a lot of markings on the PTU. The typical PTU only has the green marking on the fill plug. Not sure what happened here. Did you happen to get a part number off of it? Did not get a part number off of it yet. I am certain the PTU had previous work done though. Way to many markings on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I would agree here with the others, in that there are WAY TO MANY markings on that PTU for it have rolled off the production line like that. Even my PTU, which is factory (still to this day) has never presented the markings yours currently does. SHOdded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armyguy1993 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I would agree here with the others, in that there are WAY TO MANY markings on that PTU for it have rolled off the production line like that. Even my PTU, which is factory (still to this day) has never presented the markings yours currently does. Wish I would have done an inspection before buying this. I have all the previous paperwork and nothing showed it being at the dealer for anything related to the PTU. I could have my Dad's friend run the VIN on it (he works at a Ford dealer) and see if he can get a history on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) Think that would be a good idea. But if the previous owner did have the fluid change, remember Ford still insists that the PTU must be removed from the car for the change....So if the fluid was changed, there is a good chance the PTU was removed, especially if it is a hardcore "only do it by the Ford way" dealer. Also remember, most dealers haven't seen a lot of SHO's and may not have a lot of knowledge about how things really are with them. Edited February 26, 2017 by mjhpadi SHOdded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armyguy1993 Posted March 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 *UPDATE* Dealer called me and informed me that the Turbo was indeed leaking. Car should be ready for pickup tomorrow. As for the suspicious marks on the PTU, I still have no answer for that. Good thing I have the extended warranty though. SHOdded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Updates are almost always pleasing yo read. Especially when they are positively based. Glad to hear you're get'n your baby back. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk armyguy1993 and SHOdded 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOdded Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Called it! Looks like something with the turbo, either seals or the line. armyguy1993 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 If you haven't had an update about the PTU, I wouldn't be too concerned. Just plan on having th fluid changed in the near future. Can't have fresh fluid in it too often. I know Bamsho replaced his twice last year. And that's not a bad thing! armyguy1993 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosscav Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Sorry to chime in late on this one but I had a similar issue of oil buildup around the rear turbo. The dealer said that the charge pipe was leaking so they replaced that. When I asked if the gaskets in the turbo should be replaced they insisted that it was just the charge pipe and that some oil presence in the compressor side of the turbo is normal.I know we've talked about this a million times before, about how Ford says its good to have some oil there and how we shouldnt run catch cans, but Im getting skeptical... Also, as an aside, I wish there was a way to get more air on the rear turbo. The front one gets all the fresh breeze coming through the grille. If I were the rear turbo I'd be jealous! SHOdded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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