2.3L ('02-'11) PCV Oil/air separator plate?

[jlkuehl]

My DD, a 2006 Ranger 2.3 duratec with M5OD trans, has developed a crack in the PCV plate (air/oil separator?). Looking through various sources, the part seems to be NLA, but there are several companies that make an aluminum replacement. Pretty much everywhere I look, the aluminum ones state "does not fit Ranger". I've thought of buying a used one, but I've had so many issues with used parts in the parts, especially when it comes to plastic parts that are subject to engine heat. Does anyone know if the Radium Engineering (or similar) can be used on the Ranger? The bolt pattern looks to be the same, the only difference I can see is the PCV port points out instead of up. I know I could epoxy or JB Weld my existing plate, but my preference is to replace it, rather than just put a band-aid over it.

 

[pjtoledo]

ford parts shows 2003 thru 2010 for that part -6A785
MSRP of $42, includes the PCV & collar,.
my 2005 had the original when I pulled it this spring at 367,500+ miles

the pic in your post looks exactly like mine. the "out" is the pcv valve that is inserted into the "up" port on the separator .

 

[jlkuehl]

Thanks! I'll have to talk to my Ford stealership again, they could get the gasket, pcv valve and retainer, but told me the plate was NLA (of course they also messed up on the airbag recall...helps to actually plug it all the way in) I changed the PCV valve at around 100k miles, and noticed the plate leaking when I replaced the starter at just under 200k. It looks like there's a crack in it now, as the leak is coming from a little bit forward of the PCV port, and starts a bit over half way down the plate. My guess is one of the metal inserts in the holes must have slipped out and I didn't notice it, eventually causing the plate to crack. It's not a really bad leak, but better to get it taken care of now instead of letting it go.

 

[Bill]

The whole assembly is available. I replaced mine a few months ago. The part number is 4L5Z-6A785-AA

https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/engine/other-engine-parts/separator-assy-oil-6290451-1?pdp=y