6.0 Liter Ford Powerstroke Cab Removal for Head Gaskets

[judest91]

i have heard the studs are possible to install with cab on on an 04, is that possible? I did an egr delete as soon as i bought the truck, owner before just replaced cooler and oil cooler. so far no problems. i do alot of work on Peterbilts and other heavy trucks but this is my first powerstroke. Thanks for the great videos

[danfarmman]

good lord you work fast!

[srmastertech]

@danfarmman

I try!

[mrblonde108]

is the 6.0 engine bigger than a 7.3??

[srmastertech]

@mrblonde108

The engine size of the 6.0lit is bigger than a 7.3.

[Mebob2001]

This is a great set of video's, i just bought a 2001 ford exploer sport track with the 4.0L SOHC engine, i was wondering if you have a video on replacing the time chains on one of thos lovly unit's? i know the right head has a chain ont eh abck of it from the balancer shaft thats teh part that gets me, i wondered if tis doable without the special J Tools, Thanks

[srmastertech]

@Mebob2001

Good evening, I don't have a video showing the timing chain cassette replacement on the 4.0lit SOHC. I do know how to perform this, but I just haven't done one since I started my videos. It is a great engine, but to time the engine, you must have all the special tools and even then, it is a very difficult repair for those who are not experienced with this engine. If not performed correctly, engine damage will occur. I will record the next one I do!

[Mebob2001]

@srmastertech Cool man well send me an email when ya do mebob2001@gmail.com, i am accully an an apprentice in canada right now in this trade, so i at least have a godo idea of whats going on, but i still dont think i wanna attempt this, due to the rear timing chain on the back on the right head, it lookes like a pain.

[srmastertech]

@Mebob2001

I will let you know when I get it. Since your getting into the trade, follow me on Facebook as senior master technician!

[MoLovesEverybody]

do i have to ttake cab off of 2006 ford 6.0 to change head gaskets

[srmastertech]

@MoLovesEverybody

If your using stock OEM head bolts, no you do not have to remove the cab. The head gaskets can be replaced with the cab on!

[prozanine]

just how did, and in what way did these head gaskets fail?

[srmastertech]

@prozanine

The truck in the video had the head gaskets fail due to the owner loosening the cap for the cooling system. That cause the engine to run hot and the heat allowed the head bolts to strech causing the gaskets to fail.

[prozanine]

@srmastertech : I have never heard of such a thing. just how hot did this engine get?

[srmastertech]

@prozanine

It's a common problem with these 6.0 liter Powerstroke's. Especially with the factory torque to yield head bolts. That's why you hear a lot about people installing head studs.

[hondatuner88]

How would you say the 6.4 holds up? Or the 6.7? Keep making videos!

[srmastertech]

@hondatuner88

Thanks for leaving a comment! In my opinion, the 6.4lit is junk! The lower end is very weak compaired to the 6.0lit. As for the 6.7lit, this one Ford did right and I love it! They have been very reliable and have no serious problems. The only problems I have seen have been on chassis cab models only.

[hondatuner88]

Just had this done on my 05...what a joke! 3k later it runs but still leaks coolant somewhere! Have you ever worked on the f150 ecoboost yet? Think that's my next truck! And awesome videos BTW!

[srmastertech]

@hondatuner88

Thanks for the great comment. If your still using coolant, theres a problem! Keep an eye on the oil level, it could be entering into the crankcase. It is also possible that you may a EGR cooler that could be leaking. As for the Ecoboost, what an awesome engine. The direct injection is much more efficent. So far, I have only worked on the Ecoboost in class. In the real world, they are working great with no problems at all!

[pbalerig]

Thank you!!!!!

[grasscutter88]

I bet the owner was thrilled to hear the head gaskets were gone along with the egr cooler and all that.

[srmastertech]

@grasscutter88

He was especially distraught to learn that he caused all the damage himself. I can guarantee he will not leave a coolant cap off again!

[jboydmv90]

Its been awhile, ive been waiting for this video.. another great video as always!

[srmastertech]

@jboydmv90

Sorry it took a while, I've been having some computer problems that created the delay. Thanks for waiting!!!!!

[ganti2]

Excellent video.

[srmastertech]

@ganti2

Thanks man!!!!!

[madisonelectronic]

This is money for you of course but if I owned the truck I would find the Ford engineers and hang them on meathooks over my BBQ. Great video as always!

[srmastertech]

@madisonelectronic

Actually you want to go after Navistar, they engineered this disaster! Ford engineers are responsible for the new 6.7 in the 2011 F250's and this one is done right. They have been out for a year now, and I have yet to work on one!