Any Ford Diesel techs?

[killianak9]

I have a 2004 Ford F-250 power stroke 6.0leaker with 167k mi. It either blew an egr valve/cooler or head gasket. Truck over heated and ect temp was 248 degrees. I had a load of about 7k at the time.After I added two gal of coolant it was gone in 60 mi. I have coolant in my tail pipe, starts off with thick white smoke then stops.

About fives years ago I replaced the Egr vavle, cooler and Ficm when the same thing happened at a Ford dealership Truck has original head studs, gaskets and injectors. Unfortunately I'm not in a position to buy another truck (new or used) and hoping if I "bullet proof" this Ill be good
I looking for someone that can build this engine right !
Thanks in advance

[redneck122]

How soon do you need the truck repaired? I can do it, but i'm pretty busy for the next few days

[killianak9]

Not in a big rush, sending pm

[fairrpe86]

If he can't help you out, check out Factory Trained Auto in Arvada, they specialize in Ford Diesel.

[opie011]

If he can't help you out, check out Factory Trained Auto in Arvada, they specialize in Ford Diesel.
I second these guys. They've worked on my last Cummins and always did great work! Can't remember one of the guys names but pretty sure he was or still is sponsored by Magpul for Supermoto I believe.

[ZERO THEORY]

EGR delete should be a no-brainer on the 6.0L. I'd definitely start there.

Performance Wise Diesel on 44th Ave in Wheat Ridge specializes in Power Strokes, by the way.

[killianak9]

Thanks for the info.
I've heard that the only issue with the egr delete kits is that you'll fail the visual inspection if you have one on. There's a plate installed that's seen right on top.I have a sinister diesel delete kit sitting in my garage. Supposedly the better way is to just weld the factory pipe shut and there's nothing different appearance wise. Both of the shops listed above advised against it but I know it makes a difference.

[RCCrawler]

If you wanna do it right and make sure it lasts, toss that 6.0 in the trash and drop a cummins into it.

Many step brother has done a ton of those conversions over the years.

[sportbikeco]

Mine has a bulletproof diesel EGR cooler and tuning that closes the egr.

Add a coolant filter to it, lots of 6.0 problems are from clogged oil cooler and egr, the coolant filter can prevent some of these and it's cheap.


Do you run a tuner?

[ray1970]

The few guys I know with the 6.0 do the EGR delete and install an ARP head stud kit and they haven't had any problems with them.

[killianak9]

Mine has a bulletproof diesel EGR cooler and tuning that closes the egr.

Add a coolant filter to it, lots of 6.0 problems are from clogged oil cooler and egr, the coolant filter can prevent some of these and it's cheap.


Do you run a tuner?

Yes , edge cts.

[killianak9]

The few guys I know with the 6.0 do the EGR delete and install an ARP head stud kit and they haven't had any problems with them.

Yeah that looks like the route I might take once I find exactly the issue is. I'd be a fool to open it up and not do it right the first time!
I got a #3 injector code as well.

[2XS]

You can't just delete the EGR if you still have to do emissions you will fail without it being present. I got harassed for a couple missing bolts on my intake and have my EGR cooler bypassed last time I did emissions on my duramax.

[killianak9]

If he can't help you out, check out Factory Trained Auto in Arvada, they specialize in Ford Diesel.


I second these guys. They've worked on my last Cummins and always did great work! Can't remember one of the guys names but pretty sure he was or still is sponsored by Magpul for Supermoto I believe.

Thanks for the info
I worked with Chris at Factory Trained. Hands down top notch shop and no BS. Had my truck fixed in three days and was a pleasure to work with! Price and work are spot on.
Thanks again .

[OtterbatHellcat]

Glad you got it fixed.

There are so many problems with those garbage engines, if you get in this position again, just get rid of it. I'm sorry for you and everyone else that has one.....Ford and International know they really blew that whole deal that too.

2 cents.

[fairrpe86]

Glad you got it fixed. Chris worked at Brighton Ford for many years before he opened his own shop. He is an all around stand up guy.