Head gaskets...?
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Head gaskets...?
Hey fellas. I'm just inquiring about the '05 and '06 6.0 trucks blowing head gaskets. I know some do not do it, but I'm curious as to which trucks are more prone to it, whether they be stock or modified. I know the reason for some is due to the head bolts ('05?) being too short and stretching over time. So maybe you guys can tell me if all 05-06 trucks are destined to have it happen. One guy told me it happens at higher miles (70K-100K). I DO know that programmed trucks are more likely to have these problems, so I stay away from tuners. I may be looking into a used 6.0 truck within a year or so to replace my 7.3, so I'd like to rid myself of the worries that accompany most potential 6.0L buyers. If I get a 6.0L truck, it'll probably have 50K-60K already on it, provided I can find the right one. My options are auction and private sale. Dealerships are too expensive for me. Any precautions or advice you guys can give me would be appreciated!!
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You are right about avoiding trucks with tuners. If you didn't put it on then there is no way to tell how it was driven so it is best to steer clear of them. As for the head gaskets it seems most of the 05 and 06's have been fine. Not many of them have blown. I think you will be alright just when you find one that you like be sure to get an Oasis report. Any dealer can get it for you or if you can get the vin one of our resident techs may help you out. This will tell of all the service visits the truck as had at a FORD dealer.
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The more we find out about International Engine quality or lack of...it doesn't matter if you have a tuner or not. Pulling a heavy trailer or tuned, a warped or improperly torqued head straight from the factory will only be resolved by pulling the heads, correctly machine the surface and add head studs.
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Originally Posted by NavyPowerstroker
I thought the heads were none serviceable heads. I thought you would have to get new ones if they were warped.
I am not sure why Ford says not to do it (valve clearance issues I would speculate, or maybe they just want to sell more parts) but we have ALWAYS done more sucessful work by decking and have never had any piston/valve clearance or raised compression issues.
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Originally Posted by DD1684
Hey fellas. I'm just inquiring about the '05 and '06 6.0 trucks blowing head gaskets. I know some do not do it, but I'm curious as to which trucks are more prone to it, whether they be stock or modified. I know the reason for some is due to the head bolts ('05?) being too short and stretching over time. So maybe you guys can tell me if all 05-06 trucks are destined to have it happen. One guy told me it happens at higher miles (70K-100K). I DO know that programmed trucks are more likely to have these problems, so I stay away from tuners. I may be looking into a used 6.0 truck within a year or so to replace my 7.3, so I'd like to rid myself of the worries that accompany most potential 6.0L buyers. If I get a 6.0L truck, it'll probably have 50K-60K already on it, provided I can find the right one. My options are auction and private sale. Dealerships are too expensive for me. Any precautions or advice you guys can give me would be appreciated!!
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Originally Posted by PSD 60L Fx4
I am not sure why Ford says not to do it (valve clearance issues I would speculate, or maybe they just want to sell more parts) but we have ALWAYS done more sucessful work by decking and have never had any piston/valve clearance or raised compression issues.
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From: Hendersonville, NC
Originally Posted by BowTieHatr
ford states anymore that .003 inch warpage and the heads are trash.
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From: Bossier City, LA
Originally Posted by PSD 60L Fx4
We have found that decking the heads (up to .010, anything over goes in the trash) is preferable to replacing them because a replaced head is just as susceptible to warping as any other. Once they have been warped and resurfaced, they will not warp again.
I am not sure why Ford says not to do it (valve clearance issues I would speculate, or maybe they just want to sell more parts) but we have ALWAYS done more sucessful work by decking and have never had any piston/valve clearance or raised compression issues.
I am not sure why Ford says not to do it (valve clearance issues I would speculate, or maybe they just want to sell more parts) but we have ALWAYS done more sucessful work by decking and have never had any piston/valve clearance or raised compression issues.
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From: Bossier City, LA
Originally Posted by CanadaGuy
Don't you think that machining the heads will raise the compression too much?
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Originally Posted by PSD 60L Fx4
I am not sure why Ford says not to do it (valve clearance issues I would speculate, or maybe they just want to sell more parts) but we have ALWAYS done more sucessful work by decking and have never had any piston/valve clearance or raised compression issues.
