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Thanks wwwperfa-znow. Interesting piece on the update. However, if you pull the PTU to put the kit on, at that point, shouldn't you just put a new one in anyway? how much is the PTU itself (part price) Here is another piece. The MKX sat for a few days, then I moved it about 20 feet to get another car out of the driveway. The engine and tranny never heated up. It was sitting in that same spot for a day or so, with no leaks. Also, there are a lot of references about heat from the exhaust accelerating the breakdown of the fluid. Has anyone tried foil tape to reflect the heat away? Thanks everyone for this rescource.

Interesting stuff on this thread. I just bought a 2007 Lincoln MKX with 146k. The car is immaculate, purrs like a kitten, and runs, shifts perfect. Well, almost. The day I bought it, I had my mechanic change all of the fluids. The Transfer case (PTU) had a grey creamy sludge on the fill plug. I took it for a drive about 60 miles each way, and noticed a burning oil smell when I got out of the car. I opened the hood after a minute or two, and didn't see any smoke or anything. On the way home, I stopped and immediately opened the hood and saw a tiny bit of smoke come up from behind the engine for about a half second and stop. I noticed small drops of black oil where I parked it, about the size of a quarter. The wierd thing is, I checked the driveway of the woman I bought it from, and it was totally clean. It seems to shift and drive fine at all speeds. After reading this post, I am wondering if just flushing it a few times would do the trick, or if I should have the seals replaced, or go right for the new transfer case (PTU). I imagine this car has already had the case replaced, since they seem to go out at 60-90k. Jlkansascity, did yours leak from the seals, or out the vent? I am hoping I can squeek out having to buy a new PTU. Any advice would be appreciated.