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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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Question 2005 f350 overheating

I have a 2005 f350 that is overheating. Under a load I seem to have coolant, leaking down my front driver side spring. I do not hear my clutch fan kicking in but I dont believe that would cause the coolant leak. I am thinking I blew a head gasket.

has anyone used this method to test if there head gasket is blown?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 10:37 PM
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figured out how to post the url
 
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 11:13 PM
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That's the most effective way, But, I would watch diesel tech Ron video he's a lot better. ( Ford Tech).
 
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 11:34 PM
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X-2^^^^^^^Theres Lots better vids out there then Bill

Not Common to Have a External HeadGasket Leak

In that Area Id say its Likley a Cracked Tank Seam or Hose or Venting out the Cap

Is your coolant bottle got white residue on top around the cap??From PUKING
 
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 11:53 PM
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I'm thinking a good flush is in Order and get an OEM Thermostat, when was the last degus bottle cap change.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 12:08 AM
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Near the spring, I believe there is a Y fitting under the degas bottle that could be cracked and leaking.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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6.0 heads dont leak externaly, or not that i have ever seen or heard of
 
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Thanks everyone for your replies... I will flush my coolant and change my coolant filter today. My cap I have not replaced it. I will also do a pressure test today, I hope I don't have a head gasket issue.
 
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