Pete K

I appreciate the vote of confidence! After all of the online research, there still does not appear to be a definite, known cause for this problem. Some feel it may be a tolerance stacking problem. I sure hope that in this day and age, some computer program would not have caught that possibility during R&D. Although I have never built a transfer case, I have done 500 plus race auto transmissions, so I am confident I can figure it out, once I get inside, assuming the PTU case casting is sound, and machined properly. Once I figure out the inner diameter of the bore the seal rides in, and the outer diameter of the axle (where it rides in the seal), there is no real reason we cannot try to find a viton seal that will work. Ford or other. I am assuming a bushing supports the axle shaft, but it could very well be a bearing. If it is a bearing of good quality, there may not be a whole lot we could do with it to improve.

After all of the horror stories I have heard amount multiple problems replacing this seal, I intend to replace mine myself, if lowering fluid level does not stop the seepage. If I do it, I will do a photo documentation, including using a bore gauge to size the bushing, and using the mic to measure the axle shaft (where it rides on the bushing). As I understand it there are zero internal PTU parts available from Ford, except for the leak prone seal. If that is true, I will try to find an aftermarket bushing to work, should bushing failure or poor bushing tolerance be an issue.

Momma always said "god helps those who help themselves", so I dove under it with the shop manual. For those that are curious: There is a pipe plug in the PTU directly above the "Y" in the exhaust. Removing this plug with a typical 3/8 drive ratchet allows checking the fluid level. Ford suggests taking a Zip-Tie, and bending it at a right angle, and trimming the short leg of the zip tie (after bending) to 1 3/4 inch.With vehicle level (I put it up on 4 ramps for convenience), insert the short leg of the zip tie down the fill hole. Fluid level should be between the bottom of the dipstick (1 3/4" below fill hole) and 1 1/2" below fill hole. On my car, it is overfilled by more than 1/2 inch, and I suspect this can be contributing to seal leakage. Because there is no drain plug, I have to pick up a suction gun to draw the level down. For those that are low on fluid, Ford recommends their synthetic 75w-140 gear lube (for topping it off, or replacing fluid).

Thanks for the info When I return, I am going to put the Edge up in the air, and figure out whats involved to check fluid, replace it if needed, and take a close look at how involved the seal replacement is.

My 07 Ford Edge, owners manual, and shop manual are 2000 miles away, as I am on a business trip. I have to ask what is probably a simple question. The auto trans and PTU share the same ATF fluid correct? In other words, if I have the famous PTU leak, (and I do have a slight leak), keeping tabs on it (fluid level) via the trans dipstick is all I need to do? Not pull pipe plugs on the side of the ptu like an old transfer case? Thanks, PK

Anyone?

I just picked up another one for work. It is a factory refurbished nuvi 750 with the 2009 maps installed. $139 shipped to my door. Nice unit. My wife has one too. Nice wide screen.

I have seen them on e-bay for approx $90 for the kit.

I guess it would depend on condition and shipping. What shape is the one you have? Where are you located? Any pics available?

I guess it would depend on condition and shipping. What shape id the one you have? Where are you located? Any pics available?

I do, thank you! :happy feet: My daughter tried to swipe them, and put them on her new bicycle.

Title says it all. I am looking for the orange rear spoiler on the top of the rear window for an 07 Edge. Please shoot me an e-mail on my blackberry, as I travel constantly, and cannot check this site on the road. peter.kane@nora.com

I could not be more pleased! Thanks Angelo!

Angelo, I did reply to your e-mail, and am interested. If you did not get my reply, check your junkbox, as I did reply the same day. PK

Bump for you. I am looking for a chromie.

If you are removing Orange handles to install the chrome, I would be interested in buying them.

I am looking for the orange mirror covers, and orange door handles. Please shoot me an e-mail on my blackberry, as I travel and cannot check this site on the road. peter.kane@nora.com

I bought this full set of oem 07 Edge seat upholstery take offs. Seller had a customizing business, and removed them to install leather covers. They were described to me in the ad as Tan. They are not tan, but are medium light stone cloth. I matched them up to my 07 sales brochure. All covers for the front and rear seats, along with the rear armrest, and seatbacks are included. Headrests are NOT part of the package. $75 for everything shipped to the lower 48 states Please e-mail my blackberry, as I travel quite a bit. Peter.Kane@nora.com

I may be interested in the sub, amp and enclosure for my 87. I have no idea what they are worth. Let me know what you are looking to get.

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Thank you. I appreciate the link.

Could you post the part number for me?

How did the repair turn out?

It is a nice match for the silver console trim as well.