REPLACING 6.0 ENGINE
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REPLACING 6.0 ENGINE
I HAVE 2 6.0 TRUCKS, ONE OF WHICH HAS CRACKED HEADS AND IS LEAKING DIESEL INTO THE COOLANT. SINCE IT IS A 2003 WITH 350,000 MILES; I WANT TO JUST REPLACE THE ENGINE COMPLETELY...ANY ADVICE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
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Is everything else in such good shape that you really want to replace the engine? It may be a better deal to find a lower mileage truck. I have seen some 2006 6.0's going for 25k or so. Also I have seen some 2003's w/ 150k go for 12k or so, which is at least what a new engine will cost you.
What shape are the injectors in, .... and the turbo?
What shape are the injectors in, .... and the turbo?
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THE TURBO AND INJECTORS HAVE WELL OVER 100K SINCE REPLACING THEM. MY DIESEL SHOP SAYS THEY CAN PUT IN A LOW MILEAGE(50K) ENGINE FOR $6,500 TOTAL COST WITH A WARRANTY. I APPRECIATE ANY THOUGHTS ON THE SUBJECT, AS I WANT TO MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE.
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I know my opinion doesn't carry the weight that cheezit's does, but that's a pretty screaming deal.
Is there anything (experts?) that should be done to the engine before it goes in-stuff that's way easier on a stand versus in the truck?
Is there anything (experts?) that should be done to the engine before it goes in-stuff that's way easier on a stand versus in the truck?
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I don't know where you're located, but if you have salt on the roads in the winter, while the engine is out take the oil pan off and have it kevlar coated 
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$800 to replace it on an installed engine and mine looks like crap ... I can almost put my finger through it.
Cheaper if you do it yourself but it looks like a right pain for anyone but a seasoned wrencher.
.$800 to replace it on an installed engine and mine looks like crap ... I can almost put my finger through it.
Cheaper if you do it yourself but it looks like a right pain for anyone but a seasoned wrencher.
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