Being a newbie, I am loving finding this forum, and looking forward to learning all there is to know on the 6.0.

I just bought a 2003 f350 with a 6.0. I'm super happy with the truck, but clearly it has issues. When I first looked at it, it had pervasive coolant leaking, stemming from the reservoir cap. Upon further inspection, it has foamed coolant in the reservoir. I have read a little on various threads that have indicated the issues with the oil cooler ect.... I am planning on changing out the oil cooler, and adding a coolant filter ect.

Are there other problems that could cause the fluid (coolant spill, foaming coolant, oil in coolant), that I should look into, or any possible damages because of this...

If anyone has any online sites they recommend purchasing parts from, or has any other links and info to help me out, "I'm all ears".

 

Sounds like you're on the right track. A "milkshake" in the degas bottle points to a ruptured oil cooler.

I'd recommend the Ford oil cooler. You'll find aftermarket options with larger coolant passages but because there is limited space under the oil cooler cover they have fewer passages and don't cool the oil as well as the factory part. The less expensive options on eBay are often Dorman or other inexpensive brands and there have been problems with the gaskets crumbling shortly after install. Quality of the cooler it's self is also suspect. Bullet Proof Diesel sells a (rather expensive) kit to relocate your oil cooler to the front of the truck where the oil gets cooled by air instead of coolant. You may want to look at that also.

Here's a good place to get genuine Ford parts:
How to get the best price from Tousley's-
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-shipping.html

It's common to replace the EGR cooler when doing the oil cooler but in your case the '03 models have a strong EGR cooler and the original unit should be fine unless you want to delete it completely. Check local emission testing requirements first. IPR makes a nice delete kit.

One of the biggest hassles in that job is getting the coolant system cleaned up. Non-sudsing detergent for a dishwasher works pretty well, also simple green, purple power, or any of the citrus based cleaners do a fair job. If the budget allows, it's a great time to replace radiator and heater hoses as they can often deteoriate quickly after exposure to the oil/coolant.

God luck and welcome to FTE!

 

Good write up!
Troubleshooting coolant loss (white residue around cooling system components(degas)) - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

 

Thank you. Loads of diagnostic advice in that thread.

 

Welcome to FTE We have years of advice and information in the Tech Folder, also the guys here in the forum are always willing to help answer any question you have.

 

Yes indeed but don't overlook the good advice from Rusty. He's right on the mark!

 

He posted on another thread that he decided to back out of this deal on the truck. Seller said it had a leaking trans cooler and wanted to up the price after repairs. I didn't bother to ask if the milkshake was peanut butter or strawberry lol.