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Hi guys, I have an 03 6.0 with 59,000 miles that sometimes has a nasty odor in the cab when i start it, the odor goes away after a while, but I once read on here that it has something to do with the EGR, but I can not find the post, any help is apprciated cause it makes me sick,
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From: Milky Way Galaxy
Does this sound about right?
Exhaust Smell in Cab:
If an exhaust smell is present in the cab, inspect for leaks at the exhaust manifolds. Ford's procedure calls for warming up the truck to operating temperature, then shutting off the engine, remove the EBP sensor and use a smoke machine to feed smoke into the exhaust system. Inspect each exhaust port, manifold flange and Y-pipe joint for smoke leakage. I find using a length of hose as a stethyscope while the engine is running works well to pinpoint exhaust leaks. If a leak is found at the exhaust manifold, replace only the manifold gasket that is leaking(I think this should read INSTALL a gasket, since originally there are no gaskets at the manifolds). Gasket P/N 5C4Z-9448-A.
TSB 05-13-9.
Exhaust Smell in Cab:
If an exhaust smell is present in the cab, inspect for leaks at the exhaust manifolds. Ford's procedure calls for warming up the truck to operating temperature, then shutting off the engine, remove the EBP sensor and use a smoke machine to feed smoke into the exhaust system. Inspect each exhaust port, manifold flange and Y-pipe joint for smoke leakage. I find using a length of hose as a stethyscope while the engine is running works well to pinpoint exhaust leaks. If a leak is found at the exhaust manifold, replace only the manifold gasket that is leaking(I think this should read INSTALL a gasket, since originally there are no gaskets at the manifolds). Gasket P/N 5C4Z-9448-A.
TSB 05-13-9.
Last edited by EnviroCon; Apr 17, 2006 at 06:33 PM.
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From: Milky Way Galaxy
Actually, I checked my Warranty Guide and the exhaust manifold is covered under the emissions warranty, which would mean that you shouldn't have to pay anything.
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From: waynesville, mo.
there has been issues with the y pipe going bad. it is very difficult to see back there, but you can get under the truck and run your hand up the pipes while someone else starts it. feel for exhaust leaks. do this when cold, 2 reasons---leak quits when hot---pipes get very hot, ya might get burned
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