2011 6.7 dropped #5 cylinder
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2011 6.7 dropped #5 cylinder
while traveling through California my 2011 6.7 suddenly lost power, started making noise and then stalled out.
After finding out that there are zero 24 hour service companies available in the LA area, I was able to get it towed to the local Ford dealer.the next day they told me it had dropped the #5 cylinder and that they would have to tear into it to find out what happened.
While I realize that any thoughts on the situation would be primarily idle speculation, I was curious if anyoen had similar experiences or might have an idea what would cause this to happen at only 125,000 miles.
Any thoughts or comments would be greatly appreciated.
After finding out that there are zero 24 hour service companies available in the LA area, I was able to get it towed to the local Ford dealer.the next day they told me it had dropped the #5 cylinder and that they would have to tear into it to find out what happened.
While I realize that any thoughts on the situation would be primarily idle speculation, I was curious if anyoen had similar experiences or might have an idea what would cause this to happen at only 125,000 miles.
Any thoughts or comments would be greatly appreciated.
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Would it require a new engine if that is what happened?
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Nope, not at all. If just an exhaust valve, the head would have to be pulled. The valve replaced, cylinder head seat ground, and most of the work from there pretty minor.
If however, it's a ring compression issue, then the engine must be pulled.
If however, it's a ring compression issue, then the engine must be pulled.
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Our '11 had 363,000 miles on it when it happened. It was a car hauler it's whole life. The valve dropped into the cylinder and did quite the damage. We replaced the engine.
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Well, the dealer opened up the oil pan and it was full of metal. Pretty well shelled. They are talking long block for around $12,500 plus labor. That is about $5000 less than a crate motor.
Which way shoudl I go with it?
Which way shoudl I go with it?
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REALLY 12,500 plus labor for a long block, Id be asking them why an optional engine is only about 8500. sounds like that dealer wants to make a bundle off you
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These things aren't cheap. We replaced the engine ourselves for $8k ish. That was a reman from Ford with a warranty. We sold the truck shortly after that.
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(edit to add) - Of course, the engine isn't the only factor for the price difference, as there is a different exhaust system and probably some other parts. But my main point is that the diesel engine is not 8500 by itself.
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You need to call Powerstroke Specialty in Buford Georgia and talk to Bill Hewitt ASAP! 770-904-0733
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Haha that would be the last guy I or most people on this forum would call. Not to mention the op's in L.A.