Studs or stock ??
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Thanks for all of the replies. The dealer phoned today to tell me that both heads need to be replaced (under warranty). They dont lift the cab to do the repair, so they want 5 hours labor to do the job. The whole thing will cost appx 1150.00, but I hear its money well spent.
Thanks again,
Tom
Thanks again,
Tom
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tomfrey, Ford Service Departments lift the cab for this type of repair as standard operating procedure.
Have you spoken face-to-face with the Certified 6.0 Technician at the dealer and asked about this? Don't ask the Service Writer, you've got to speak directly with the Technician regarding this. I would be very surprised if they pull the motor out the front of the truck instead of lifting the cab. They just do not leave the engine in the frame for head and gasket replacement.
Have you spoken face-to-face with the Certified 6.0 Technician at the dealer and asked about this? Don't ask the Service Writer, you've got to speak directly with the Technician regarding this. I would be very surprised if they pull the motor out the front of the truck instead of lifting the cab. They just do not leave the engine in the frame for head and gasket replacement.
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It was the service writer who told me this. He said that the they dont remove the cab due to squeeks and rattles down the road, and something about blind nuts that sometines break off. He said that the stock heads come off with the motor in place but that they could not get the new studs in place. As you can tell, I dont know much about the process. The dealer agreed to do the stud work, and told me where to get a set for 680 bucks- I got a set for 420 delivered !
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Originally Posted by tomfrey
It was the service writer who told me this. He said that the they dont remove the cab due to squeeks and rattles down the road, and something about blind nuts that sometines break off. He said that the stock heads come off with the motor in place but that they could not get the new studs in place. As you can tell, I dont know much about the process. The dealer agreed to do the stud work, and told me where to get a set for 680 bucks- I got a set for 420 delivered !Tom
Also you said in your previous post they are replacing the heads which is fairly common as well, if the heads are warped very much they cannot be machined flat and must be discarded and replaced.
So go for the ARP studs, new gaskets & new heads and you should be good to go for a very long time.
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Originally Posted by adambomb
so after you get new heads, gaskets, and studs do you have to worry about "breaking in" your engine because of the new part?
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ok just to check here.......it is possible to to a headjob and headbolts without removing the engine, just a PITA......? However, u are going with the studs soooo how r they gona get the studs installed if the engine isnt "exposed" in one way shape for form?....
Just wonderin, as being a self professed half assed mechanic, if i can put studs in without removing the cab or engine.....itll be done as a christmas present haha.
Just wonderin, as being a self professed half assed mechanic, if i can put studs in without removing the cab or engine.....itll be done as a christmas present haha.
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KR 04, here's a previous thread on that issue: www.ford-trucks.com/forums/670640-headgaskets-studs-without-removing-the-cab.html
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Originally Posted by adambomb
so after you get new heads, gaskets, and studs do you have to worry about "breaking in" your engine because of the new part?
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Originally Posted by King of the Road 04
ok just to check here.......it is possible to to a headjob and headbolts without removing the engine, just a PITA......? However, u are going with the studs soooo how r they gona get the studs installed if the engine isnt "exposed" in one way shape for form?....
Just wonderin, as being a self professed half assed mechanic, if i can put studs in without removing the cab or engine.....itll be done as a christmas present haha.
Just wonderin, as being a self professed half assed mechanic, if i can put studs in without removing the cab or engine.....itll be done as a christmas present haha.
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Definitely have them put ARP headstuds in!!!
My 05 had a cracked egr cooler and leaking headgaskets from towing my 26' toyhauler trailer.
My dealer only charged me $100 extra for installing studs (which I bought) and my dealer doesn't lift the cab either, They pull the engine.
My 05 had a cracked egr cooler and leaking headgaskets from towing my 26' toyhauler trailer.
My dealer only charged me $100 extra for installing studs (which I bought) and my dealer doesn't lift the cab either, They pull the engine.
Last edited by GregsSD; Dec 13, 2007 at 01:11 AM.
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