Broken plastic ring = leak?

[slurppie]

Maybe I'm over paranoid but I swear I've been hearing more turbo related noise lately so I scoped the pipes looking for anything obvious and came across this on the front turbo. Thoughts on if this ring can lead to a leak?

 

[MightBeASynth]

I would say in crack or aberration in the charge air piping can cause a leak esp when under boost.

 

[ZSHO]

YUP = Leak.  Z    http://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/2013/ford/taurus/sho-trim/3-5l-v6-gas-engine/engine-cat/air-intake-scat   

  Z

 

[slurppie]

Thanks gents - Still have factory powertrain warrant + ext. warranty so I'll let the dealership play with this one. Not to mention, looks like my PTU vent is leaking again.

 

[SHOdded]

How many miles on your SHO and has PTU fluid been changed?

 

[slurppie]

49k miles and I haven't had any luck finding someone local to change it. I would attempt it if i had the space/time.

sent from my speak n' spell using tin cans and string

 

[SHOdded]

A) Lincoln-only dealer, and B) BG shop most likely options.  Dealer, you may have to talk directly to the trans tech for results.

These guys might be who you need:

Honest 1 Auto Care - Marietta
Distance: 9 miles

1391 East Cobb Drive
Marietta GA USA 30068
Telephone: (770) 635-2487

Just tell them to do a 3x drain/fill of the PTU with short "exercises" in between (any gear but P and N), if there's no drain plug available.  Show them a copy of the HOWTO if you need to.

 

[slurppie]

Thanks buddy. I've already had the vent/vent tube replaced once - would be nice to know why it keeps puking. I've monitored PTU temps which seem to hover around 190 degrees after having a little fun.

sent from my speak n' spell using tin cans and string

 

[SHOdded]

Certainly doesnt seem hot enough to cause an issue.  You sure theres no trans fluid leaking in there?  Thats the other reason for the vent leak.  Thst would mean a seal or seals need to be replaced.

 

[slurppie]

Certainly doesnt seem hot enough to cause an issue.  You sure theres no trans fluid leaking in there?  Thats the other reason for the vent leak.  Thst would mean a seal or seals need to be replaced.

Anything is possible and would explain why it keeps happening.