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Had my first problem with the 6.0 yesterday. Was going on freeway when the truck started surging, lost power and white smoke pouring purfusley out the tailpipe. Pulled her over, shut her down, restarted and no problem. Went immediately to the Ford dealer, they claimed that the EGR valve was stincking so they replaced it. Had no other problems since we got her home.
To me it seems that the EGR is to simplistic of an answer, however, I am not a service tech so who am I to say. I would like to hear others thoughts on this matter.
Thanks,
Chad
To me it seems that the EGR is to simplistic of an answer, however, I am not a service tech so who am I to say. I would like to hear others thoughts on this matter.
Thanks,
Chad
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they just replaced my EGR at 42000 miles- same symptoms- no problems since
something about a diesel engine eating its own poop just aint right..... you can bet the bank the EGR valve is going to be a regular service item for a long time to come.
in my case about every 40,000 miles or so
Frank
something about a diesel engine eating its own poop just aint right..... you can bet the bank the EGR valve is going to be a regular service item for a long time to come.
in my case about every 40,000 miles or so
Frank
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Originally Posted by bf250
i don't know, i disconnected mine and so no problems from it will happen.
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SO when disconnecting the egr, did you actuall reomve it or just unplug the wire to it? It's the thing infront of the filters right? Does disconnecting it throw a check engine light? Notice a difference in drivability? Thanks
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i dont agree with disconnecting the egr but when some people do disconnect it then it is told that you disconnect it when the truck is off. it will set a code but unless it is a california truck the light will not come on.
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white smoke?
Mine poured black smoke the two times my EGR went bad.
I was considering getting one for a spare until I saw the price. Hope somebody comes out with a cheaper aftermarket version by the time my warranty expires.
I was considering getting one for a spare until I saw the price. Hope somebody comes out with a cheaper aftermarket version by the time my warranty expires.
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Originally Posted by ABFord
SO when disconnecting the egr, did you actuall reomve it or just unplug the wire to it? It's the thing infront of the filters right? Does disconnecting it throw a check engine light? Notice a difference in drivability? Thanks
there is a whoel slew of posts on this egr thing, i think its just an over talked thing, if you disconnect on a 2005 or newer a check engine light will come on, i did it from day one with my truck. just unplug the wire and in the tech folder, i think there is a step by step way of removing it all together. and no, i didn't notice a difference in drivability nor should anyone expect to.
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From: Northern Arizona
Originally Posted by BowTieHatr
it is a easy replacement part but they are expensive. fuel quality and idle time causes alot of issue. also removing lead from the right foot occasionally can however cause issues as well
I always get my trucks Diesel fuel from a high-volume station.
I always use Stanadyne or Diesel Kleen on every fill-up since it was new.
Since I tow my trailer at least once per month and almost always over the Grapevine, the engine gets a good workout so I believe the EGR gets 'blown clean' as well.
The engine gets shut off instead of idling for more than 5 minutes.
Do you feel that the EGR can be 'blown clean', or kept somewhat cleaner, with a good run while towing or using a heavy throttle foot up a long grade?
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it depends on how far the carbon is. if you drive these trucks hard regularly, there is a VERY good chance you will never have a sticking turbo, or a stooped up egr cooler, or plugged egr valve due to the heat and backpressure. the other day i had a construction truck that admitted they let the truck idle excessively on a daily basis. i had to replace the egr cooler and intake manifold due to the amount of carbon that was there. yes the truck had 110,000 miles but it should not have been like that so early.
so yes i beleive adding lead to the right foot every so often will make these trucks perform better.
so yes i beleive adding lead to the right foot every so often will make these trucks perform better.