ohh no.......
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,589
Likes: 20
Running those tunes and OEM head bolts........it is just a matter of time.
You can tell if it is head bolts or EGR cooler with a Combustion Leak Tester from UVIEW. Cost about $50 of the net. Best $50 I spent on my 6.0. You sample the air in the coolant tank and if the fluid in the tester turns green, it is more then likely HGs. If no exhaust gas is present then it is probably the EGR cooler. If you get the EGR cooler replaced, be sure to rebuild the oil cooler or another EGR cooler will be in you near future.
Before I put studs in, I had a restricted oil and EGR cooler that was causing mine to puke. But I had no exhaust gas in the coolant tank. Six months later the puking got worse and I found a small amount of exhaust gas in the coolant. I elected to change the EGR cooler and install ARP studs but not to change the HGs since the amount of exhaust gas was so small. After the stud install, I still had some minor puking but no exhaust gas in the coolant. So I rebuilt the oil cooler. No more puking.
DSMMH
You can tell if it is head bolts or EGR cooler with a Combustion Leak Tester from UVIEW. Cost about $50 of the net. Best $50 I spent on my 6.0. You sample the air in the coolant tank and if the fluid in the tester turns green, it is more then likely HGs. If no exhaust gas is present then it is probably the EGR cooler. If you get the EGR cooler replaced, be sure to rebuild the oil cooler or another EGR cooler will be in you near future.
Before I put studs in, I had a restricted oil and EGR cooler that was causing mine to puke. But I had no exhaust gas in the coolant tank. Six months later the puking got worse and I found a small amount of exhaust gas in the coolant. I elected to change the EGR cooler and install ARP studs but not to change the HGs since the amount of exhaust gas was so small. After the stud install, I still had some minor puking but no exhaust gas in the coolant. So I rebuilt the oil cooler. No more puking.
DSMMH
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,123
Likes: 35
From: N. Fort Worth, tx
why would you think an egr cooler failing could be a cause of exhaust gas in the coolant bottle?
The egr cooler flows exhaust gas around the coolant ports in the cooler. so if you have a leak it would be pushing exhaust gas into the cooler wich has coolant in wich goes back to the coolant bottle.
that my thought process whats your?
and to the op you can use a cooling system pressure tester, a vacuum tester and a pvt to figure out what the issue is. also you would need to know the eot/ect split temps. You can also try to fill the cooling system and see if you have a concern at at all or if it was just a part of the maintace that was missed and never toped off.
The egr cooler flows exhaust gas around the coolant ports in the cooler. so if you have a leak it would be pushing exhaust gas into the cooler wich has coolant in wich goes back to the coolant bottle.
that my thought process whats your?
and to the op you can use a cooling system pressure tester, a vacuum tester and a pvt to figure out what the issue is. also you would need to know the eot/ect split temps. You can also try to fill the cooling system and see if you have a concern at at all or if it was just a part of the maintace that was missed and never toped off.
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,328
Likes: 0
why would you think an egr cooler failing could be a cause of exhaust gas in the coolant bottle?
The egr cooler flows exhaust gas around the coolant ports in the cooler. so if you have a leak it would be pushing exhaust gas into the cooler wich has coolant in wich goes back to the coolant bottle.
that my thought process whats your?
and to the op you can use a cooling system pressure tester, a vacuum tester and a pvt to figure out what the issue is. also you would need to know the eot/ect split temps. You can also try to fill the cooling system and see if you have a concern at at all or if it was just a part of the maintace that was missed and never toped off.
The egr cooler flows exhaust gas around the coolant ports in the cooler. so if you have a leak it would be pushing exhaust gas into the cooler wich has coolant in wich goes back to the coolant bottle.
that my thought process whats your?
and to the op you can use a cooling system pressure tester, a vacuum tester and a pvt to figure out what the issue is. also you would need to know the eot/ect split temps. You can also try to fill the cooling system and see if you have a concern at at all or if it was just a part of the maintace that was missed and never toped off.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 589
Likes: 0
From: N.Y.
I need to bring it somewhere and see what the exact problem is before I do anything.. If it is the HG's i will do the complete delete and all that at once.. If I just need the delete I will be extremley happy but im going to need to figure somehting out quick!
Can I hurt anything by driving it?
Can I hurt anything by driving it?
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 589
Likes: 0
From: N.Y.
I made an appointment with my local Ford dealer to have the truck gone through by their Diesel Tech. Im dropping it off Wednesday night and picking it up Thursday mid-day. I will keep everyone posted..
My dilema is that I already know there is some type of problem... If its the EGR cooler its going to be like $1500... If its the HG's its going to be like $4,000... I guess Im going to have to get with the dealer and see what the results are
My dilema is that I already know there is some type of problem... If its the EGR cooler its going to be like $1500... If its the HG's its going to be like $4,000... I guess Im going to have to get with the dealer and see what the results are
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 406
Likes: 0
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 589
Likes: 0
From: N.Y.
can someone please explain to me the differences in EGR delete kits and the pro's and cons of each? Im seeing kits as low as $300 and as high as $900...
I want to do this right and do it once... I also need some insight on head gaskets, studs and if there are any kits out there that have everyting I will need to do it all.
My truck will be at the dealer Thursday and I want to be ready to order whatever will be needed as soon as I get the results..
Thanks,
-Rob
I want to do this right and do it once... I also need some insight on head gaskets, studs and if there are any kits out there that have everyting I will need to do it all.
My truck will be at the dealer Thursday and I want to be ready to order whatever will be needed as soon as I get the results..
Thanks,
-Rob
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 434
Likes: 0
can someone please explain to me the differences in EGR delete kits and the pro's and cons of each? Im seeing kits as low as $300 and as high as $900...
I want to do this right and do it once... I also need some insight on head gaskets, studs and if there are any kits out there that have everyting I will need to do it all.
My truck will be at the dealer Thursday and I want to be ready to order whatever will be needed as soon as I get the results..
Thanks,
-Rob
I want to do this right and do it once... I also need some insight on head gaskets, studs and if there are any kits out there that have everyting I will need to do it all.
My truck will be at the dealer Thursday and I want to be ready to order whatever will be needed as soon as I get the results..
Thanks,
-Rob
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 589
Likes: 0
From: N.Y.
well I just called the Ford Dealer. They told me they found #4 injector down and having issues when cold. They told me they are re-flashing the FICM and keeping the truck again aver night to see if its any better. If not im going to need an injector.
Would it be best to replace that 1 with a stock replacement (if need be) or is there an aftermarket set I can go with thats comparible or "better"
I will keep everyone posted on the EGR and HG things as well.
Would it be best to replace that 1 with a stock replacement (if need be) or is there an aftermarket set I can go with thats comparible or "better"
I will keep everyone posted on the EGR and HG things as well.
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 434
Likes: 0
well I just called the Ford Dealer. They told me they found #4 injector down and having issues when cold. They told me they are re-flashing the FICM and keeping the truck again aver night to see if its any better. If not im going to need an injector.
Would it be best to replace that 1 with a stock replacement (if need be) or is there an aftermarket set I can go with thats comparible or "better"
I will keep everyone posted on the EGR and HG things as well.
Would it be best to replace that 1 with a stock replacement (if need be) or is there an aftermarket set I can go with thats comparible or "better"
I will keep everyone posted on the EGR and HG things as well.