Thinking about a new to me truck with 6.0
#1
04-09-2013, 10:37 AM
#3
04-09-2013, 11:35 AM
That's a pretty uninformed and simple minded statement to make, there's no way of us knowing anything about the truck that he's looking at, so you're just blindly guessing based on a generalized history of the motor.
OP, it'll depend on the condition of the truck. 200k isn't "high mileage" for really any Super Duty, the chassis itself it pretty tough and those miles aren't excessive for a small diesel, and it's inside the service life of the transmission. If it's been well maintained then it could be a great buy, if it's been beat on you'll might be looking at extensive repair work. There's no way we can tell you because we can't see the truck; it's 10 years old so all sweeping 6.0L-generalizations aside, this buy is 100% about how that individual unit has been treated.
Follow this thread, do the homework on that unit, and figure out if it's in good shape or not:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...used-6-0l.html
Even if it's in rough shape, the absolute worst case scenario of a complete block-up rebuild and a new trans is probably still less than then the 1st-2nd year depreciation hit on a new 6.7L. I'd pick up a trashed 6.0L if the price was right and rebuild before going into the common-rail mess they're selling now. Plus if you factor in that 7.3Ls are selling at a premium price, the lower initial cost of a 6.0L gives you some build-in repair money to work with. You can eventually make the truck incredibly reliable, and if you price that into the purchase you can still get a great deal on a 6.0.
OP, it'll depend on the condition of the truck. 200k isn't "high mileage" for really any Super Duty, the chassis itself it pretty tough and those miles aren't excessive for a small diesel, and it's inside the service life of the transmission. If it's been well maintained then it could be a great buy, if it's been beat on you'll might be looking at extensive repair work. There's no way we can tell you because we can't see the truck; it's 10 years old so all sweeping 6.0L-generalizations aside, this buy is 100% about how that individual unit has been treated.
Follow this thread, do the homework on that unit, and figure out if it's in good shape or not:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...used-6-0l.html
Even if it's in rough shape, the absolute worst case scenario of a complete block-up rebuild and a new trans is probably still less than then the 1st-2nd year depreciation hit on a new 6.7L. I'd pick up a trashed 6.0L if the price was right and rebuild before going into the common-rail mess they're selling now. Plus if you factor in that 7.3Ls are selling at a premium price, the lower initial cost of a 6.0L gives you some build-in repair money to work with. You can eventually make the truck incredibly reliable, and if you price that into the purchase you can still get a great deal on a 6.0.
#4
04-09-2013, 12:48 PM
Willbd,
Bryan is right on. Check the maintenance records first.
Second, has the egr cooler, oil cooler, head bolts, and original oil pump been upgraded?
These are some of the biggest issues from early 6.0's, also a compression check? Has the coolant been changed regularly? Lot's to research first.
If all still good, get these things replaced before too long knowing the mileage is not bad for this guy.
Good luck.
Bryan is right on. Check the maintenance records first.
Second, has the egr cooler, oil cooler, head bolts, and original oil pump been upgraded?
These are some of the biggest issues from early 6.0's, also a compression check? Has the coolant been changed regularly? Lot's to research first.
If all still good, get these things replaced before too long knowing the mileage is not bad for this guy.
Good luck.
#5
04-09-2013, 01:00 PM
#6
04-09-2013, 01:39 PM
You dont need to do a "rebuild" to a 6.0 right when you buy it. If you bring along a gauge and monitor a few vitals (oil temp, coolant temp, ipr/icp, etc) you can easily tell the condition of this truck. yes, it may need 5k eventually but its certainly not a rebuild, just head gaskets, studs, egr delete/bulletproof, oil cooler
#7
04-09-2013, 06:03 PM
That's a pretty uninformed and simple minded statement to make, there's no way of us knowing anything about the truck that he's looking at, so you're just blindly guessing based on a generalized history of the motor.
OP, it'll depend on the condition of the truck. 200k isn't "high mileage" for really any Super Duty, the chassis itself it pretty tough and those miles aren't excessive for a small diesel, and it's inside the service life of the transmission. If it's been well maintained then it could be a great buy, if it's been beat on you'll might be looking at extensive repair work. There's no way we can tell you because we can't see the truck; it's 10 years old so all sweeping 6.0L-generalizations aside, this buy is 100% about how that individual unit has been treated.
Follow this thread, do the homework on that unit, and figure out if it's in good shape or not:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...used-6-0l.html
Even if it's in rough shape, the absolute worst case scenario of a complete block-up rebuild and a new trans is probably still less than then the 1st-2nd year depreciation hit on a new 6.7L. I'd pick up a trashed 6.0L if the price was right and rebuild before going into the common-rail mess they're selling now. Plus if you factor in that 7.3Ls are selling at a premium price, the lower initial cost of a 6.0L gives you some build-in repair money to work with. You can eventually make the truck incredibly reliable, and if you price that into the purchase you can still get a great deal on a 6.0.
OP, it'll depend on the condition of the truck. 200k isn't "high mileage" for really any Super Duty, the chassis itself it pretty tough and those miles aren't excessive for a small diesel, and it's inside the service life of the transmission. If it's been well maintained then it could be a great buy, if it's been beat on you'll might be looking at extensive repair work. There's no way we can tell you because we can't see the truck; it's 10 years old so all sweeping 6.0L-generalizations aside, this buy is 100% about how that individual unit has been treated.
Follow this thread, do the homework on that unit, and figure out if it's in good shape or not:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...used-6-0l.html
Even if it's in rough shape, the absolute worst case scenario of a complete block-up rebuild and a new trans is probably still less than then the 1st-2nd year depreciation hit on a new 6.7L. I'd pick up a trashed 6.0L if the price was right and rebuild before going into the common-rail mess they're selling now. Plus if you factor in that 7.3Ls are selling at a premium price, the lower initial cost of a 6.0L gives you some build-in repair money to work with. You can eventually make the truck incredibly reliable, and if you price that into the purchase you can still get a great deal on a 6.0.
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