2004 Powerstroke
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2004 Powerstroke
Hey guys im lookin at buyin a 2004 6.0l PSD with a 114,000 on her. Im wondering what i have to look at on it. I know turbos and injectors have been problems. Is there any way i can check them myself? I was told by a friend to check and make sure it didnt have a chip. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.
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If you haven't already spend some time reading the posts in the tech folder. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/303583-6-0l-diesel-tech-folder.html
Follows are some general recommendations:
· Get an Oasis report and CarFax report - if either points to a history of mechanical problems walk away
· Check for coolant puking
· Look for a truck with no aftermarket performance modifications
· Try to find out as much as possible about the routine maintenance and compare the history to the Ford recommendations - routine maintenance is the key to long term reliability
· Check out post #22 of the following thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/87...uy-6-oh-2.html
Follows are some general recommendations:
· Get an Oasis report and CarFax report - if either points to a history of mechanical problems walk away
· Check for coolant puking
· Look for a truck with no aftermarket performance modifications
· Try to find out as much as possible about the routine maintenance and compare the history to the Ford recommendations - routine maintenance is the key to long term reliability
· Check out post #22 of the following thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/87...uy-6-oh-2.html
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Lane:
Beg, borrow or steal a gauge (insight, scangauge, etc.) that plugs into the OBD II port. Get er good and warm (ect ~ 190) and run er down a level patch of highway for several miles. Check the eot vs. ect. If eot is greater than 15 degrees above the ect the oil cooler and maybe the egr cooler are toast. Walk, have them replace both, or knock off ~ $3K and do it yurself. Plenty of help here for the last option.
Beg, borrow or steal a gauge (insight, scangauge, etc.) that plugs into the OBD II port. Get er good and warm (ect ~ 190) and run er down a level patch of highway for several miles. Check the eot vs. ect. If eot is greater than 15 degrees above the ect the oil cooler and maybe the egr cooler are toast. Walk, have them replace both, or knock off ~ $3K and do it yurself. Plenty of help here for the last option.
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