Another head stud job
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Another head stud job
Well guys, it's my turn. Pulling the top end off this weekend. Studs, bulletproof EGR cooler, oil cooler, fuel spring upgrade, 2 injectors, new fan clutch, Turbo oil supply and drain upgrade, etc, etc. I've followed several others posts through this process. Some smooth sailing and some not so much. I'll let you know how I make out. Plan is to tear down Friday and drive to work Monday. Keep your fingers crossed for me. I'm sure I'll be checking in for advice through the process.
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Goodluck! Take some pictures.
I'd assume you have all the parts already?
Just make sure you have all your tools, clean and organized makes life MUCH easier, also well lighting is always good to have.
Let us know if you need anything
P.s. start soaking your up pipe bolts to the manifolds with PB now.
I'd assume you have all the parts already?
Just make sure you have all your tools, clean and organized makes life MUCH easier, also well lighting is always good to have.
Let us know if you need anything
P.s. start soaking your up pipe bolts to the manifolds with PB now.
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damn my machine shop here in texas is a week behind. lucky you! mine (my brothers truck) are getting surfaced tested and valves and seats. might as well while its there right. good luck take your time dont rush cuz if you do you might miss something and have to go back in it. keep us posted!! and btw seeing that it is an 06 are you doing the stc fitting update? I WOULD if it isnt done already!
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Yep. Got the STC fitting upgrade. I think I'm all set. I believe I have all the bases covered. I'll keep ya posted and take lots of pics throughout the process.
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Motor-Man.........I like your truck. Looks awesome
Thanks,
Motor-Man.........I like your truck. Looks awesome
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Well, I tore into this thing this morning. Not making progress as quickly as I anticipated but i'm working alone. While removing the FICM plugs, one of the plastic pabs one one side of the connector broke off. The other side is still intact. Any remedy for this??
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Update
Well, been at it for 2 days. I got the new head gaskests on, the heads back on (that is really not a 1 man job), and started putting the valve train back in. I broke 2 rocker arm clips (darn those things are delicate). Off to the dealer to get some tomorrow.