Boy. That was an expensive control arm job. Congrats on the new vehicle.
Wait till its 10 years old and cracks
Pennsylvania
Your local parts store should carry the o-rings. All of mine do. They're a very common o-ring that fits a lot of different models.
Im just gonna order the whole kit and change the filter baskets and caps out again might as well. In case those baskets caught any dirt that may have got by when I ran the new pushlock fuel lines.
Think it will last 10 years or just the power train warranty? I think I'll be looking for a pan when the first fluid change is due.
Just because it's plastic and its exposed to the elements and heat etc im being generous with my estimate. Are you sure its plastic and not magnesium or aluminium. Because a plastic pan for the transmission sounds like a really bad idea unless its actually polymer like a glock then I can see some structural integrity.
Definitely plastic. It does look like it might have fiber reinforcement like a Glock. I was able to push up in slightly when checking it out. Definitely a plastic of some sort and not any kind of metal. The oil pan on the engine is aluminum and doesn't look that big. I'm wondering if it's a modular design like on the 4.0 SOHC and I couldn't see the rest of it. Makes me wonder where all the 5.7 quarts of oil are being held if not in the pan. I can't see Ford going through the expense of a dry sump on a regular vehicle for public consumption.
I could see a semi dry/wet sump for the only reason of reliability mostly oil for start up like that kia cadenza when the filter cartridge retains extra oil at the top of the motor so there is no lifter tap and excessive wear on startup and cooler oil for shut down with the turbo. How many people know to let your turbo motor idle for a lil to cool down the egts so you dont cook oil on the bearings. But this is merely speculation on part. Im sure Im most likely wrong.
Saskatchewan would enjoy having you. Especially if you have a spot for a front plate and put one like mine on.
