pulling the heads 6.0
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pulling the heads 6.0
I have replaced the oil cooler and turbo,
How much work is it to pull the heads when you get that far in?
I would expect exhaust manifolds and head bolts, what else?
Can this be done without pulling the cab, I have studs?
How much work is it to pull the heads when you get that far in?
I would expect exhaust manifolds and head bolts, what else?
Can this be done without pulling the cab, I have studs?
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Is it puking?
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It is a fair amount of work... I just finished the job on my truck. It can be done quite easily without pulling the cab. you will need an engine lift to pull the heads and re-install. They are HEAVY. Using an engine lift made it a breeze. When reinstalling the heads you hold the studs in place in the head with elastics it worked great. By the time you remove the heads clean and inspect and re-install probably 8-12 hours you first time...
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new oil cooler kit $225 and used stock turbo $400 both from ebay.
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Yeap still puking and loosing lots of water ,
had headgaskets and studs done 2 years ago ,
i did egr cooler delete, and new oil cooler few months ago.
new rad cap last month, now I'm back to the heads again.
I've been quoted $2500 -$4000 for the job.That's not in the budget for a 218K mile engine.
P.s truck runs great except for the water problems.
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Yeap still puking and loosing lots of water ,
had headgaskets and studs done 2 years ago ,
i did egr cooler delete, and new oil cooler few months ago.
new rad cap last month, now I'm back to the heads again.
I've been quoted $2500 -$4000 for the job.That's not in the budget for a 218K mile engine.
P.s truck runs great except for the water problems.
had headgaskets and studs done 2 years ago ,
i did egr cooler delete, and new oil cooler few months ago.
new rad cap last month, now I'm back to the heads again.
I've been quoted $2500 -$4000 for the job.That's not in the budget for a 218K mile engine.
P.s truck runs great except for the water problems.
Also, you use the phrase "loosing a lot of water". I assume that is a mixture of antifreeze and water and not just pure water?
DSMMH
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Yeap still puking and loosing lots of water ,
had headgaskets and studs done 2 years ago ,
i did egr cooler delete, and new oil cooler few months ago.
new rad cap last month, now I'm back to the heads again.
I've been quoted $2500 -$4000 for the job.That's not in the budget for a 218K mile engine.
P.s truck runs great except for the water problems.
had headgaskets and studs done 2 years ago ,
i did egr cooler delete, and new oil cooler few months ago.
new rad cap last month, now I'm back to the heads again.
I've been quoted $2500 -$4000 for the job.That's not in the budget for a 218K mile engine.
P.s truck runs great except for the water problems.
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Yes I did the oil cooler, It's not hard but it does take a little time 8-10 hours the first time.
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Matt at Spartan did the head gaskets, I drove 250 miles to take him the truck, because I wanted it done right the first time. He said he checked them for straightness, so maybe I have a cracked head.
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It certainly sounds like HGs. Not sure who did the original stud/HG job but before you tear into it I would get an Exhaust Gas Test kit to verify if there is exhaust gas in the coolant.
Also, you use the phrase "loosing a lot of water". I assume that is a mixture of antifreeze and water and not just pure water?
DSMMH
Also, you use the phrase "loosing a lot of water". I assume that is a mixture of antifreeze and water and not just pure water?
DSMMH
What else could cause it to puke?
Mostly water now, I have to add about a gallon water ever 4-500 miles.
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Since Spartan in the sponsor of this forum we will assume he does good work!
Could the engine be over heating because of poor coolant circulation? Maybe the coolant pump is toast... Are you able to monitor coolant temperature? Overheating will cause puking too.