Blown Head Gasket
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From: Lowsyana
It does get very tight in there. I can't speak from actual experience on this, but I've watched two done by Brother-in-law's mechanic(ExFord) for his HotShot company. They just didn't have the time or the manpower to do a full cab-off repair. One that had severe warped heads had to go to Ford and they went ahead and removed the body. Only problems they had after that was the rattles and a couple wiring harness's that got pinched.
Makes sense that Ford wanted to do it Cab-On to keep the labor hours down. Doing it Cab-On looked like it was hard on the knee's and back and the mechanic was a little guy so he fit(grin).
Makes sense that Ford wanted to do it Cab-On to keep the labor hours down. Doing it Cab-On looked like it was hard on the knee's and back and the mechanic was a little guy so he fit(grin).
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I'm not sure what exactly the difference is in the new head gaskets, but they seem to work.
There are no aftermarket heads that I know of. The heads that come from Ford are the same as what you have now.
There are no aftermarket heads that I know of. The heads that come from Ford are the same as what you have now.
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From: SoCali!!
Reidicus,
I have seen over 20 6.0's with the cab off, including my own (pictures of most of them) and 2 with the cab on getting headgaskets done, and I can tell you this: It is quicker to remove the cab and do the job, and I would NEVER attempt to do the job with the cab on. The truck is basically an engine stand with the cab off, access is incredible, no chiropractor visits and, if it is done correctly, no squeaks, pinched wires, etc. The trucks getting done with the cab on were a complete NIGHTMARE, and just about any tech who has done them both ways will never do them with the cab on again. I have personally dissected both the first design gasket and the 'revised' gasket (yes I cut up a brand new one, as I used an aftermarket gasket) and showed them to many people, including FoMoCo and Navistar guys, and the difference must be in material, as they look identical. The Hypermax '500' non-machine gasket is an awesome piece, I have had great success with these and studs combined, running up to 34 lbs. of boost.
Tim
I have seen over 20 6.0's with the cab off, including my own (pictures of most of them) and 2 with the cab on getting headgaskets done, and I can tell you this: It is quicker to remove the cab and do the job, and I would NEVER attempt to do the job with the cab on. The truck is basically an engine stand with the cab off, access is incredible, no chiropractor visits and, if it is done correctly, no squeaks, pinched wires, etc. The trucks getting done with the cab on were a complete NIGHTMARE, and just about any tech who has done them both ways will never do them with the cab on again. I have personally dissected both the first design gasket and the 'revised' gasket (yes I cut up a brand new one, as I used an aftermarket gasket) and showed them to many people, including FoMoCo and Navistar guys, and the difference must be in material, as they look identical. The Hypermax '500' non-machine gasket is an awesome piece, I have had great success with these and studs combined, running up to 34 lbs. of boost.
Tim
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Thats good to hear, I've already decided to go with Hypermax '500' (non-machiened) gaskets and ARP head bolts. Now the problem is finding someone who has experience and has done this job before.
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From: Lowsyana
Holy Cow!...Whatever you do... Don't allow a mechanic to perform this repair with the Cab-On! I have seen the light...Huge mistake on my part...I should have never responded about something I have never done and will never do myself.
Reidicus...Good luck with finding a cheaper price on getting this done. I still think $8K is way too much and even $5K is a bit much and I would stay on the path of someone that can do the job. I personally wouldn't invest $8K in a vehicle with that kind of mileage and $5K is pushing it as well. There are some good specials right now with FORD. Ever thought about taking it into the dealership that wants to charge you the $8K and trading it in(grin).
Reidicus...Good luck with finding a cheaper price on getting this done. I still think $8K is way too much and even $5K is a bit much and I would stay on the path of someone that can do the job. I personally wouldn't invest $8K in a vehicle with that kind of mileage and $5K is pushing it as well. There are some good specials right now with FORD. Ever thought about taking it into the dealership that wants to charge you the $8K and trading it in(grin).
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Originally Posted by LVEILLON
Holy Cow!...Whatever you do... Don't allow a mechanic to perform this repair with the Cab-On! I have seen the light...Huge mistake on my part...I should have never responded about something I have never done and will never do myself.
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