Is there anyone in North Carolina that you can recommend to do a Head Gasket job around Raleigh NC?? my truck is loosing a little coolant and has the white residue around the degas tank so I am sure that it is time.. truck runs absolutely perfect though.. i had the egr cooler deleted last summer and a new oil cooler installed at that time.. looking for someone other than the dealership.. Thanks

 

I think i can help u I have a Friend that works at the Ford Dealership that does this on the side and is very Reasonable and does Great work

 

There is a VERY talented mechanic in Winston Salem

 

Who is the guy in Winston bismic?

 

Met a guy who owns a Diesel Shop in Raleigh. Seemed pretty cool. I have not needed any work done that I couldn't do, but seemed like a good dude and had a pristine '04, meticulously maintained. So that was a good sign.

I don't recall the name but PM me if interested and I will look for his business card tomorrow. FYI, no affiliation - met him when shopping for an enclosed car trailer, his friend was selling one.

Matt

 

give rudy's a call http://www.rudysdiesel.com/

 

On Powerstoke.Org (6.0L forum) contact Scuffy828

or

Trucks Unlimited
12716B Old US Highway 52
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
(336) 764-5657

 

If you're in North Carolina there's no one else to go see other than Scott. I'm driving from the Arkansas/Oklahoma border in Sept. for him to work on my truck.

 

thanks for your help so far... I think i have found a guy to do this for me.. he recommended the black onyx gaskets , probably because they are cheaper.. I am wondering what your thoughts are on this? Thanks

 

IMO use the OEM head gaskets and pass on the Black Onyx.

 

where is the best place to get the oem headgaskets? also the blue spring for the fuel pressure.. thanks

 

Black onyx head gaskets will be fine... I have a somewhat large build truck and that is what was used and no problems... are you gonna get arps? do the banjo bolt mod and a reg return... the spring I do not know about where to get I have a full fuel system in mine...

 

Another option to throw out there (but closer to Charlotte) ..

Kenny Tripp (former Ford Diesel Tech)
704-965-8445
TrippTrucks
1445.5 Cherry Rd
Rockhill, SC 29732

 

I have heard that the Black Onyx gaskets are harder to position due to the coating. As in most things - if properly done, I am sure they are fine. It seems to all depend on the quality of the installation job ....

 

can i purchase the stock gaskets without the bolts? i am having a hard time finding them..