Looking into another 6.0
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Looking into another 6.0
Hey Guys quick question
The past two pick ups I've had have had the 6.0 and knock on wood I've had pretty good luck with them and with the help of the forum have saved a ton of money.
I do own a business and I run gas powered E series Vans, I'm now looking into maybe getting a van with the 6.0.
My question is how much more difficult is it to work on a 6.0 in a van (E-350) vs the pickup?
The past two pick ups I've had have had the 6.0 and knock on wood I've had pretty good luck with them and with the help of the forum have saved a ton of money.
I do own a business and I run gas powered E series Vans, I'm now looking into maybe getting a van with the 6.0.
My question is how much more difficult is it to work on a 6.0 in a van (E-350) vs the pickup?
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oh boy, I have a feeling the vans are a PITA to work on.
the one I'm looking at is a E350, and when its warmed up it won't re-start until it gets cold again. I had the same problem with my F350, on that the fix wasn't to bad. So this is why I'm wondering just how much of a PITA they are.
the one I'm looking at is a E350, and when its warmed up it won't re-start until it gets cold again. I had the same problem with my F350, on that the fix wasn't to bad. So this is why I'm wondering just how much of a PITA they are.
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Well on that note... and thank you for your replies... I may just pass on the diesel and stay with the gas engines in the vans
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I own a 2004 E350 extended van and purchased it used.
Other than a severely dirty cooling system, it's been running great since last September.
Here is a list of what I have done since owning the van:
Blue spring upgrade.
Coolant filter.
2008 transmission pan.
FICM repair (PO ran the battery down and one battery connector was broke)
Oil change.
In the process of replacing brakes, rotors, and ball joints.
The EOT-ECT is about 8 degrees. The vans run hotter because the engine compartment is really cramped.
When I decide to replace the HPOP and everything inside that goes with this (stand pipes, dummy plugs, oil cooler, egr cooler, etc.) the labor is about $1000 extra if you do everything at once. The $1000 is the penalty for owning a van. LOL!
Other than a severely dirty cooling system, it's been running great since last September.
Here is a list of what I have done since owning the van:
Blue spring upgrade.
Coolant filter.
2008 transmission pan.
FICM repair (PO ran the battery down and one battery connector was broke)
Oil change.
In the process of replacing brakes, rotors, and ball joints.
The EOT-ECT is about 8 degrees. The vans run hotter because the engine compartment is really cramped.
When I decide to replace the HPOP and everything inside that goes with this (stand pipes, dummy plugs, oil cooler, egr cooler, etc.) the labor is about $1000 extra if you do everything at once. The $1000 is the penalty for owning a van. LOL!
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I own a 2004 E350 extended van and purchased it used.
Other than a severely dirty cooling system, it's been running great since last September.
Here is a list of what I have done since owning the van:
Blue spring upgrade.
Coolant filter.
2008 transmission pan.
FICM repair (PO ran the battery down and one battery connector was broke)
Oil change.
In the process of replacing brakes, rotors, and ball joints.
The EOT-ECT is about 8 degrees. The vans run hotter because the engine compartment is really cramped.
When I decide to replace the HPOP and everything inside that goes with this (stand pipes, dummy plugs, oil cooler, egr cooler, etc.) the labor is about $1000 if you do everything at once. The $1000 is the penalty for owning a van. LOL!
Other than a severely dirty cooling system, it's been running great since last September.
Here is a list of what I have done since owning the van:
Blue spring upgrade.
Coolant filter.
2008 transmission pan.
FICM repair (PO ran the battery down and one battery connector was broke)
Oil change.
In the process of replacing brakes, rotors, and ball joints.
The EOT-ECT is about 8 degrees. The vans run hotter because the engine compartment is really cramped.
When I decide to replace the HPOP and everything inside that goes with this (stand pipes, dummy plugs, oil cooler, egr cooler, etc.) the labor is about $1000 if you do everything at once. The $1000 is the penalty for owning a van. LOL!
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1000 isn't bad at all. I've done all the work myself on the F350, Everytime I think van.. and replacing the HPOP, etc I'm thinking the engines gotta get pulled out.
Its a very clean van at $6000 with 190K, so it does give me room for the repair it needs... just hesitant though
Its a very clean van at $6000 with 190K, so it does give me room for the repair it needs... just hesitant though
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I meant an extra $1000 because it's a van. Once you remove things it's not that hard to work on. Find a mechanic that works on ambulance diesels. Everything else is easier.
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I guess I did get a really good deal.
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