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What fluid did you put in the PTU? LWSP right?
EcoBoost PTU, RDU, Trans drain plugs
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What fluid did you put in the PTU? LWSP right?
Zpak
Es Aich Oh!
Yes
FiveLeeter918
Ortiz Performance Sales
looks great ZPak! Gonna do my Trans fluid and hopefully PTU tomorrow. Got some extractors to get the drain plug out, damn thing was stripped out by previous owner.
Brandon Arwine
New Member
I am interested for sure. Do you send them with how to instructions? Like what tools I will need to drill and tap the holes etc. New to this forum so only had the sho for a month. Really paranoid about the ptu now after hearing horror stories. Just let me know thank you
Ecoboost_xsport
SHO Member
I typically don't send them with instructions as there are a ton of posts on this forum (and other forums like EBPF) and YouTube that show how to do it better than anything i could type out. The photos on those posts can explain better where to do it. But I could write a small description of what tools and so forth.
I would still recommend using the resources here though. Lots of very good ones as multiple folks have done it.
Let me know if you want a set and I will PM you the PayPal info.
Some of you know that I've recently installed a set of these on my vehicle. They are super easy to use once installed. Just gauging interest on putting these for sale as a set for all three. If you've already drilled and tapped your RDU and PTU gor 1/8 NPT, these can be installed on your next fluid exchange. Trans already has a drain plug that is 1/8 NPT.
These are ideal for a few reasons. Main one is, once installed, you never have to break that NPT seal ever again. It can get sketchy after a few times of taking off and on and wondering if its sealed up properly.
No worries with that. All 3 are galvanized steel with brass twist cap that seals with an o-ring. And although I doubt the cap would ever come off, I'm also including enough adhesive backed heat shrink to ensure it doesn't spin off. Just cut it with a razor at your next change and replace it with more the next go around. I'm only including enough for the first installment, the rest is on you. But it's just a few bucks for enough to last a few changes.
Let me know what you guys think. I could get these kits put together in a short period of time if there's enough interest. I kinda need like 10 ppl interested to be worth the time, fyi.
Was thinking $30 shipped to be reasonable. I'm not making a ton of money, just figured those interested may want these kits as it's hassle-free.
Thanks.
I am in too!
Ecoboost_xsport
SHO Member
OMG, I'm just now seeing your post...sent a DM...apologies...
Ecoboost_xsport
SHO Member
I've sold out of my last set of drain plugs. I am doing another batch order for them, but need to get a bit more interest as I have to order in bulk.
I am having to increase the plug set price by $15 ($45 shipped, instead of $30). I'm doing this for a few reasons:
1) I'm up-sizing the drain hole diameter from 1/4" to 5/16". They will still have 1/8 NPT fitting but the drain cap will be slightly larger. Previously I was milling them out to that diameter and took me a lot of setup time.
2) I was actually losing money at the $21.50 unshipped price...it was unsustainable.
The fittings are galvanized steel fittings, but I am now also offering fittings that are identical dimension-ally, but in 316 stainless. These fittings are super pricey for me so the cost goes up quite a bit ($75 shipped), but they are definitely the cats-meow...super corrosion resistant. Might be of interest to those in very corrosive environments (coastal regions or those that get a lot of roads salts during the winter). I know it won't interest many, but just making the offer available. I will be switching to them personally when I do my next fluid change. These fittings will be pre-treated with PTFE sealant tape on the NPT side meant for stainless steel fittings as well.
I am having to increase the plug set price by $15 ($45 shipped, instead of $30). I'm doing this for a few reasons:
1) I'm up-sizing the drain hole diameter from 1/4" to 5/16". They will still have 1/8 NPT fitting but the drain cap will be slightly larger. Previously I was milling them out to that diameter and took me a lot of setup time.
2) I was actually losing money at the $21.50 unshipped price...it was unsustainable.
The fittings are galvanized steel fittings, but I am now also offering fittings that are identical dimension-ally, but in 316 stainless. These fittings are super pricey for me so the cost goes up quite a bit ($75 shipped), but they are definitely the cats-meow...super corrosion resistant. Might be of interest to those in very corrosive environments (coastal regions or those that get a lot of roads salts during the winter). I know it won't interest many, but just making the offer available. I will be switching to them personally when I do my next fluid change. These fittings will be pre-treated with PTFE sealant tape on the NPT side meant for stainless steel fittings as well.
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Zpak
Es Aich Oh!
Now if you could somehow add a magnetic insert it’d be game over. Ha!
Ecoboost_xsport
SHO Member
Man, I was toying with the idea of some sort of small rare earth magnet rod that would insert into the hole (giggity) but it would need to be permanently part of the cap...I got no way to really do that as I'm no manufacturer lol...but yes, that would seal the deal.
Wizard of Ahhhs
Member
Still have any of those stainless sets laying around?
Ecoboost_xsport
SHO Member
I don't have any stainless ones around at the moment. I'm actually pretty surprised about the popularity of them. I stocked up on the galvanized ones thinking more would get those but it turns out it's the other way around, lol...
I may just start stocking stainless sets only going forward.
But I have quite a few of the galvanized sets. It will be a bit before I get more stainless ones in stock. If you'd like to wait a few weeks, I can get you a set when I have a few more takers (they come in bulk) or if you'd like a galvanized set, I can get a set on the way to you by tomorrow.
Thanks again for the interest and if anyon elese is interested in a stainless set, hit me up, the more interested, the sooner I can get them together...
I may just start stocking stainless sets only going forward.
But I have quite a few of the galvanized sets. It will be a bit before I get more stainless ones in stock. If you'd like to wait a few weeks, I can get you a set when I have a few more takers (they come in bulk) or if you'd like a galvanized set, I can get a set on the way to you by tomorrow.
Thanks again for the interest and if anyon elese is interested in a stainless set, hit me up, the more interested, the sooner I can get them together...
Wizard of Ahhhs
Member
I think with as much salt and stuff they use around me, it would be wise to go with the stainless. I'd have no problem waiting for more takers. Ill try to keep an eye on this post for when they arrive. Thanks man.
Ecoboost_xsport
SHO Member
Sounds good, I will reach out to you as well if I can get some kits together sooner
Ta2dResqr
SHO Member
I am interested in a Stainless set. Please let me know as soon as they are available. Can I also add a 6" stick of the 4:1 to the pack?
Thanks
Ecoboost_xsport
SHO Member
I've had some additional interest so I'll place an order and keep you updated.
I'm pleasantly surprised as to the popularity of the stainless vs the galvanized ones. A bit bummed as I've got plenty in stock of those though, lol.
Ta2dResqr
SHO Member
Since I am in Ohio and they love salt, I figure stainless is the way to go.
Ecoboost_xsport
SHO Member
Nice. Just FYI, the galvanized ones are zinc-coated so there is some corrosion resistance. Not as good as stainless, obviously, but not a complete rust magnet, lol.
