Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

Don't have it done at a dealer. Take it to a diesel shop that specializes in powerstrokes and have them bullet proof it. Vision Diesel is a local company that does such work.

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

Where did you go for the quote? If it was at a dealership, they can be on the expensive side. A locale performance diesel shop may be able to get you a good rate on the work and offer better parts than Ford OEM; you are going to want to upgrade your head bolts for ARP head studs as well. I am very familiar with the 6.0 liter woes.

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

Source Automotive in Portland also does very good work on Ford diesels.

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

If it needs new heads, which is probable, that bill is going to skyrocket. Been there done that.
Pitch the 6.0

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

Call Rob at Northwest Fleet Service in Hubbard. Specializes in Powerstroke diesels.

Reasonable and knows the 6.0 Powerstroke well. Google the name for his website.

 

Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

Call Rob at Northwest Fleet Service in Hubbard. Specializes in Powerstroke diesels.

Reasonable and knows the 6.0 Powerstroke well. Google the name for his website.

X2 on this guy!

Also, get a parts list and purchase them yourself from this site (10% over cost for online orders):

http://parts.autonationfordwhitebearlake.com

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

That can be a great motor if the right mods are done. You have a blown HG, it's not the end of the word. Get studs and delete the EGR while she's opened up. You will be much happier in the long run. I agree on finding a reputable diesel shop. Those motors are different animals when modified.

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

That can be a great motor if the right mods are done. You have a blown HG, it's not the end of the word. Get studs and delete the EGR while she's opened up. You will be much happier in the long run. I agree on finding a reputable diesel shop. Those motors are different animals when modified.

Simple Man is spot on. I had this done on my '04 at Johnson Engine Service in Salem. He specializes in 6.0's and works on the State Police rigs and some of the ambulance companies. Blown head gaskets on 6.0's don't usually indicate destroyed heads. Get the head studs installed (in lieu of original stretch bolts) and the EGR delete. You should have a dependable motor after that.

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

This is a very very expensive repair. This how I started out January 2013 with a $5.000 auto bill on my 2004 Pick up sorry to report the whole body has to be removed/lifted from the frame to get at the engine. They went ahead and added a new head bolts so it wouldn't happen again. I feel for you/ Auto Max done the work in Canby .Good luck

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

Tiny,
Give me a call if you want. I may be able to help.
Dave 503-357-3114

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

There was a very clean 6.0 Ford at an RV dealer in Bend that I checked out. I had heard that they have head problems. I called a reputable shop here in Bend and they told me that if the head gasket wasn't blown yet it would be about $5000 for a stud kit and EGR delete, if the head gasket was blown the heads were probably warped and it would cost $10,000. I passed. $4000 probably isn't out of line. They made it sound like they install studs not new head bolts so you might want to check on that. Also some years the cab has to come off to work on the engine.

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke


My 1st question to everyone who calls my shop is..."what makes you think you need a head gasket? How did you or the shop diagnose this problem? You want to make sure you are performing the proper repair. As far as the estimate goes, you really have no exact estimate until the engine is dissembled and inspected. You do not have to remove the body to replace the 6.0 diesel engine.. We just did one recently...
My advise on any shop you talk with is ask them:
1. Who is working on your truck and what are his/her qualifications
2. What brand or quality of the parts they are going to use
3. WHAT IS THE WARRANTY FOR THIS REPAIR & WHAT DOES IT COVER..ie parts, labor, towing, car rental
Hope this may help...Good luck..

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

It's a damn shame Ford had problems with the 6.0. I had a 2005 F-350, the best truck I ever owned--------except for the engine. Cost me thousands in repairs (oil cooler, turbo). and I wasn't going to swallow another $4,000 bill when the head gaskets went. We had bought Ford trucks since 1970 but after that experience I don't know that I will ever buy another Ford truck again. I have a 2012 Dodge 2500 now, not as well made as a Ford but I have absolutely no issues with it.
My advice would be when you get that 6.0 fixed get rid of it, they are pieces of junk!!

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

It's a damn shame Ford had problems with the 6.0. I had a 2005 F-350, the best truck I ever owned--------except for the engine. Cost me thousands in repairs (oil cooler, turbo). and I wasn't going to swallow another $4,000 bill when the head gaskets went. We had bought Ford trucks since 1970 but after that experience I don't know that I will ever buy another Ford truck again. I have a 2012 Dodge 2500 now, not as well made as a Ford but I have absolutely no issues with it.
My advice would be when you get that 6.0 fixed get rid of it, they are pieces of junk!!

Thats not totally true
My business partner has one and has had the mods done. His had same problem 6.0 blown head gasket ,and pulls a 38foot 5th wheel with it and it does a good job .
now that the mods have been done . I bought a 2003 dodge 5.9 Deisel 22mpg hwy 16mpg pulling our 5th wheel . Good luck which ever way you decide to go

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

What coolant were you running in your truck? Did you still have the Gold colored stuff that Ford puts in?

Most of the research I have done into this problem with 6.0 usually points to the Gold coolant.

Andrew

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

MOST would agree that if the mods are done you will have a strong running and reliable truck.

Yes my 6.0 needed ~$4k worth of repairs...but my friends 7.3 needed a new trans to the tune of $3500...so pick your poison?

ARP head studs, coolant filter system, updated head gaskets, oil and egr cooler (or egr delete) should do the trick and usually does.

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

MOST would agree that if the mods are done you will have a strong running and reliable truck.

Yes my 6.0 needed ~$4k worth of repairs...but my friends 7.3 needed a new trans to the tune of $3500...so pick your poison?

ARP head studs, coolant filter system, updated head gaskets, oil and egr cooler (or egr delete) should do the trick and usually does.

My 7.3 is far from perfect brother, relays and glow plugs and wiring harness, alternator, fuel bowl leak, high pressure oil line rupture....the list goes on and yes two torque converters and finally a $3500 tranny. But I still have factory headlight bulbs fromm 1999, LOL! Oh and a broken trac arm bracket again and again. I put 10k into a 15k truck, my ratio is off. You put 4k into a 50k truck.

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

I'm far from a mechanic, but my 2004 f- 250 ford diesel crew cap cost me a small fortune every year it been something. I purchased it new off the lot paid cash/ that was my first mistake at 98,000 miles some internal pump went was blowing water out of the exhaust thought I was driving a chew ,chew train there was so much smoke, but that was under warranty (barely) they advised ford dealership paid $6.000 at 128,000 miles the same thing happened again the same internal pump went. I was up in Burns on a deer hunt It was a 6 mile walk back to camp. It cost me $4.000 and change for that repairs at the Burns Ford Garage. Then the torque converter went 2 years ago that was close to 3 grand then last year head casket $5,000 sure wish I had a crystal ball what ever its worth if someone got the 6 liter diesel I find it a new home. if I ONLY NEW. I got so much invested I can't unload it.

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

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Spells FORD. Can't believe all the horror stories. I had one Ford. One too many....... It was gas.

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

Fix
Or
Repair
Daily

Spells FORD. Can't believe all the horror stories. I had one Ford. One too many....... It was gas.

:yeahthat:
I can believe the horror stories.I lived it
Mine about broke me.Two transmission rebuilds at 3500 bucks apiece, brakes,a rear differential, transfer case,oil cooler and many other expensive repairs.Then carrier failed and I had had it with that 7.3.Thousands for a new engine,not.The only thing left is a big oil stain in the driveway.

Good luck with your trucks.

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

It looks like this is problem is going to cost north of $4,000 to repair. Any thoughts on how to bring that price down?

I'm thinking about options.

Do it myself-nope not a mechanic
Pay a mechanic on the side-it is a pretty big project to do in a garage

Any ideas.

Thanks

Broc Ross=Ross Diesel and Automotive, Deer Island. Get a bid, you'll probably be pleasantly surprised.

GD

 

Re: Head gasket blown on 6.0 powerstroke

6.0L head gaskets are about as common of a procedure as changing oil anymore.

DO NOT REPLACE WITH HEAD BOLTS! Spend the extra bucks and get some H-11 head studs when you do the job. Head studs, EGR delete, and you'll be solid gold dancing.

I think Vision Diesel in Newberg is pretty good. I bought my twin HPOP from them for my 7.3. Never seen their work though. Head gaskets and head checks aren't for back yard mechanics. Source Automotive is getting into the 6.0L market. I'll call and ask for Bill or Rip. Those dudes know their stuff. Especially with the cummins. They just make me mad because they keep helping make my buddies 12V cummins go faster and it eventually caused me to scatter my 7.3L.... hahaha :doh::doh::doh::flag2::flag2::flag2:

 

6.0L head gaskets are about as common of a procedure as changing oil anymore.

DO NOT REPLACE WITH HEAD BOLTS! Spend the extra bucks and get some H-11 head studs when you do the job. Head studs, EGR delete, and you'll be solid gold dancing.

I think Vision Diesel in Newberg is pretty good. I bought my twin HPOP from them for my 7.3. Never seen their work though. Head gaskets and head checks aren't for back yard mechanics. Source Automotive is getting into the 6.0L market. I'll call and ask for Bill or Rip. Those dudes know their stuff. Especially with the cummins. They just make me mad because they keep helping make my buddies 12V cummins go faster and it eventually caused me to scatter my 7.3L.... hahaha :doh::doh::doh::flag2::flag2::flag2:

Ha! Just spend $20,000 and turn that 7.3 into a common rail! Then your buddy will be watching tail lights every time!


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Bad News!!
It appears I need a new motor. Theory at this point is I have a piston in #4 with a hole in it. Probably from hydro lock. 0# compression after replacing the injector.

I don't see putting a motor in it. Does anyone know what salvage value on a 2003 Ford F-250 SD is? I'm not even sure what to do with it. I'm sure not going to throw a bunch of money at it.

 

ouch..bummer luck

I have no idea how much parting it will net you. But there is a TON of good parts on that truck. You could do ok and have $ to put down a good truck

 

If just do a a Cummins conversion on it, best of both worlds.

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I've heard good things a out those conversions. I had heard there is a couple of companies around that specialize in dropping rebuilt 5.9s in Fords. It might be something to look into. I'm sorry about your truck man.

 

wonder if it's possible to get a crate 7.3 ... the ford dealer that used to be in Gladstone had one sitting in the service lobby once upon a time...

If the rest of the vehicle is in decent shape....

 

wonder if it's possible to get a crate 7.3 ... the ford dealer that used to be in Gladstone had one sitting in the service lobby once upon a time...

If the rest of the vehicle is in decent shape....

You can't legally put a 7.3 into a newer truck (6.0). You can physically do it, but licensing and emissions issues would be violated.

 

And next gem around by a chevy!!

 

Dodge and Cummins, just drive um. Like an Energizer bunny they just keep going. 05 Dodge with 350hp, 22-25 mpg, 146K miles and it keeps on ticking. Only had to change out shocks, and two u-joints. Its pulled a 13K fifth wheel across 4 states more than once and is an everyday driver. Might not be the newest truck or the coolest truck but its paid for!!!!

 

There not all that way, my coworker has a 04.5' Cummins and since August he has had to have the tranny rebuilt and just got done rebuilding the motor due to a burnt piston and valve. All of this with only 175k on the truck. Just wanted to point out that all brands have problems and none are exempt.

 

I sure wish Toyota made the diesel finally for you guys that need them.
I am blown away at the issues stated here. I've got 112k on mine, and just change oil and services. I'd be freaking ticked off! For a vehicle all these issues?
I'd run that sucker through the showroom wall. If it was running at the time!

 

a quick search found complete rebuilt long block

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I owned both the 6.0 ltr and 7.3 ltr powerstrokes. My advice to anyone that currently owns one would be to cut your losses and sell it before its too late. Like I did. They will soak you for every dime you have.