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Old Jan 9, 2018 | 10:17 PM
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Dealer checked out my car this morning, looks like it needs a PTU. Wonder if my driving habits have anything to do with it?
What is PTU?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2018 | 10:39 PM
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What is PTU?
Power transfer unit. Bolts to the side of the transmission and contains a ring and pinion that sends power to the driveshaft which drives the rear wheels.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2018 | 05:19 AM
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Good morning and have a productive hump day MN
 
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Old Jan 10, 2018 | 05:20 AM
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Good evening, guys!



Power transfer unit. Bolts to the side of the transmission and contains a ring and pinion that sends power to the driveshaft which drives the rear wheels.
Sounds expensive. Hopefully they get it done right.


How are your wrists?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2018 | 07:23 AM
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Old Jan 10, 2018 | 07:51 AM
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Good morning, guys! Looks like the last warm day for awhile,
I hope everyone enjoys it!

Originally Posted by wildstang
Sounds expensive. Hopefully they get it done right.


How are your wrists?
Me too, sounds like they've done a few of them. I'm happy that they're not trying to half-*** the fix. I asked why a leaking seal necessitated replacement of the entire component, and was told that they've seen enough of them to know that an internal failure causes the seal. This would be about $1,500 out of warranty, so I'm happy that I caught it in time.

Wrists are a little better, but still a problem. Using a keyboard and mouse are about the worst thing for them, and I haven't found any kind of ergonomic solution for it. I pass the mouse from left to right, and alternate with a touchpad sometimes, and get by.
 
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Good morning Jim.
Good morning Jay
 
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Good morning everyone!

It's Hump Day!
 
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Originally Posted by Tom
Good morning, guys! Looks like the last warm day for awhile,
I hope everyone enjoys it!



Me too, sounds like they've done a few of them. I'm happy that they're not trying to half-*** the fix. I asked why a leaking seal necessitated replacement of the entire component, and was told that they've seen enough of them to know that an internal failure causes the seal. This would be about $1,500 out of warranty, so I'm happy that I caught it in time.

Wrists are a little better, but still a problem. Using a keyboard and mouse are about the worst thing for them, and I haven't found any kind of ergonomic solution for it. I pass the mouse from left to right, and alternate with a touchpad sometimes, and get by.
That sucks about the wrists. Good about the warranty item
 
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Old Jan 10, 2018 | 08:22 PM
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Old Jan 11, 2018 | 05:17 AM
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Good morning and have a cold tasty beverage on this thongtastic thirsty Thursday MN
 
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Good morning Jim & MN. Looks like winter's back.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2018 | 07:16 AM
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