Debating Options - what should I do?
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Just wanted to provide an update. I spoke with Elite Diesel today and got an idea of what I'm in for if I decide to keep the truck. New headgaskets, studs, and EGR delete kit installed $4890. They also recommended an SCT tuner for an extra $500. Also, if the oil cooler is bad tack on another $300. All in all, I'm looking at somewhere between $5500-$6000 to fix it right. Ouch!
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The 6.0 puke coolant when towing, dont ask me why but they just do, usually the dealer will put a sticker on the coolant resovoir displaying the new max and min, my 05 6.0 has this sticker on it, so it could simply just be that, or your heads are going bad, if the sticker isnt on the resovoir fill it up about an inch to and inch and half from the bottom, about half way to max on the resovoir.
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Yeah i guess my new high is below the old low though, never had mine puke, i pull long dual axle trailers with house demo waste, and tractors, but i live in florida, and well its not very hilly, the only hills were i live are bridges.
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if you can do the test, and can take the heads to a shop, and have a buddy who is inclined to help, you can probably spend the 2000 on parts and do it yourself. It just takes time and questions on this board and, well, save 3000 for a rainy day. IDK if I had to, be without a truck for a week or two, perhaps you can do it. Especially if you know a ford tech and he likes BEER.
If I had to thats what I would do to keep my baby.....
If I had to thats what I would do to keep my baby.....
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Just wanted to provide an update. I spoke with Elite Diesel today and got an idea of what I'm in for if I decide to keep the truck. New headgaskets, studs, and EGR delete kit installed $4890. They also recommended an SCT tuner for an extra $500. Also, if the oil cooler is bad tack on another $300. All in all, I'm looking at somewhere between $5500-$6000 to fix it right. Ouch!
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Again, thanks for all the input. I wish it were only matter of the coolant level being too full. Unfortunately, the level is well below the min mark and it still pukes.
The last time I towed a trailer and it puked, I left the truck running. I removed the Degas cap and a lot of steam came out and the coolant in the reservoir appeared to be "boiling", but when I checked the coolant temp with a thermometer it was only 175F. Coolant shouldn't be boiling at 175F. I did a floating ball test and checked the coolant/water ratio and it seemd correct. Is the "boiling" due to the presence of the exhaust gas bubbles? Just curious.
The last time I towed a trailer and it puked, I left the truck running. I removed the Degas cap and a lot of steam came out and the coolant in the reservoir appeared to be "boiling", but when I checked the coolant temp with a thermometer it was only 175F. Coolant shouldn't be boiling at 175F. I did a floating ball test and checked the coolant/water ratio and it seemd correct. Is the "boiling" due to the presence of the exhaust gas bubbles? Just curious.
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I don't know about the boiling thing at 175°. Are you sure it wasn't just flowing coolant? There are two small hoses that continuously pour coolant into the bottle and out the bottom. It's not a dead end bottle like most cars.
Has nothing to do with your problem I guess, but boiling just doesn't seem likely.
Has nothing to do with your problem I guess, but boiling just doesn't seem likely.
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