Custom PTU Heat shield?

[VADeputy]

Not sure if its been talked about, but has anyone attempted to create a custom heat shield for the ptu to protect from engine heat?

Changed the fluid today and was thinking about it.

Trevor

 

[my2015p71]

How hard was it to change the fluid? What mileage did you do it at?

 

[VADeputy]

Very easy for the piu. There is a video of a guy explaining it on YT. Once you have the new tube ontop the ptu installed, it is as easy as changing the oil. First time was at 70k im at 92k now.

Tip: make sure you stick the tip of the bottle in the tube and let the air "gurgle" its way back up every so often. Or you will blow the tube off the top of the ptu. If you use a funnel you will be there all day. So pressurize the bottle and be patient. Good luck. Message me if you need any help

 

[VADeputy]

Also mine was extremely low on fluid. I think i draind 7oz out and put a little over 16. The extra came out the top of the ptu through the over fill plug thing after i was done though so no big deal if you oved fill it

 

[RhinoQuartz]

Also mine was extremely low on fluid. I think i draind 7oz out and put a little over 16. The extra came out the top of the ptu through the over fill plug thing after i was done though so no big deal if you oved fill it

The PTUs on this gen almost unanimously seem to have been underfilled from factory, for who knows what reason.

 

[Ntrain]

I'm going to be wrapping the downpipes in header heat wrap. Should help some.

 

[VADeputy]

I was thinking the same. As far as heat from the engine it looks like it would be more of a challenge. Ill have to study it some more.

 

[RhinoQuartz]

I'm going to be wrapping the downpipes in header heat wrap. Should help some.

Please post pics and details of materials when you do!!

 

[Rob_I]

Did this ever go anywhere?

 

[peterk9]

FYI, the thread starter and Ntrain haven't been seen here for over a year.

Peter

 

[Rob_I]

Ahh, never checked their activity. Thanks Peter

 

[Ntrain]

Did this ever go anywhere?

Not yet. I want to put a sport exhaust on my 3.5 NA before I do.