6.4 Liter Ford Powerstroke - Coolant Leaks Points - Radiator Removal

[rcdixon76]

Just subscribed and I can't thank you enough for these incredible videos. There's something about watching an experienced, patient mechanic carefully tackle such a complex engine. Gives me a glimmer of hope that I might be able to work on my 6.4 once I'm out of warranty. Best wishes in 2012 srmastertech.

[srmastertech]

@rcdixon76

Thanks for the great complement! Once you peal some of the layers off, you will see it is not all that difficult! Thanks again and welcome!

[k80parcours]

srmastertech, that would be GREAT, thank you!

[k80parcours]

Have you done a video on how to replace the serpentine belt without removing the radiator?

[srmastertech]

@k80parcours

I do have footage I shoot for this. It just didn't record too well because there isn't much room and it is dark in there. I will try to get something up for you!

[peewee20126]

Just wanted to thank you for a excellent video it allowed me to install my new up dated radiator in my own garage. I would not have tackled it myself without seeing your video...Thanks Again

[srmastertech]

@peewee20126

Great to hear my video has helped! Your very welcome!

[SparkZ1420]

EGR on Diesels= The failure of reliability.

[srmastertech]

@SparkZ1420

All thanks to the environmentalism! 

[SparkZ1420]

@srmastertech Thanks EPA.... I still prefer my LB7 Duramax or a 7.3 Powerstroke, the pre-EGR diesels lol

[PWRSTR0KER2008]

Good work Rusty, as usual!

[666smokeskull]

Thanks for all your great videos. I am a mechanic and enjoy your tech videos immensely. You can never know too much. Your soothing voice reminds me of the movie Alone in the wilderness. Great show.

[srmastertech]

@666smokeskull

Thanks for the great comment! Soothing voice huh, ok!

[mtd1982]

If you make a follow-up on this video to reinstall the radiator can you also include replacing the t-stats/hoses?

Thanks and please please keep going with the 6.4 vids!

[srmastertech]

@mtd1982

The video you request is in the editing process now! Part II will show thermostat R&R, the horizontal EGR cooler removal. My video for the thermostats is kinda poor in quality, but it works. I will also show what a hyper-extended thermostat looks like. After the poor quality of during the thermostats, I picked up a GoPro!

[mtd1982]

@srmastertech

Have the radiator/tstat/hoses ready, just waiting on the vid!

[srmastertech]

@mtd1982

it is uploading now!

[Freestylefroese]

6.4 videos are the Best! Keep'em coming

[Kobboss]

thanks rusty

[rdp2370]

Oops sorry forgot to add a huge Thank you for doing all of this for your viewers Rusty!!

[srmastertech]

@rdp2370

Your very welcome!

[rdp2370]

We got to have more "How it's done" 6.4 videos. I love my 6.4 but had excellent luck out of it hope that continues!

[srmastertech]

@rdp2370

I hope your 6.4lit keep running strong and reliable! Just keep a close eye on the fluids levels. You will notice any problems before they become serious!

[Mr42960]

I just had this job performed on my 08 with 27,000 miles on it. Extended warranty only covered the radiator itself, powertrain covered the thermostats, I voluntarily paid for updated hoses, degass bottle and coolant flush. Including my $100 deduct, my cost was $800. Ford knows they had design problems with many, many trucks going through radiators, yet I have to pay 800 for warranty work? Thank you Rusty, for showing me what the technician had to go through to fix my truck. Thermostats !

[srmastertech]

@Mr42960

They way I do my warranty work, I'm not sure how they do things there, but if you came in my shop with an extended warranty, I would have had everything covered by the warranty, including the flush! If the TSB was followed, it would all have been covered the radiator, both hoses. I would cover the flush as related damage.

[floppycock9]

great vid 

[saknk1]

how much for a job like this ?

[svt89]

Cant wait to see part 2 great vid!

[srmastertech]

@svt89 Labor will be around $300, the radiator is the expensive part!

[fatmikey00032000]

this is a 2010 model??!?!?! I cant believe there has been that much failure in 2 years and 80k miles. I hope Ford got it right with the Scorpion. The 6 liter and 6.4 seem like real money pits. Through all the trial and tribulation with the $6.0, and the $6.4.....they should have devised a recall that is a one shot deal that fixes ALL the problems at once and fixed them for good, a one shot deal. Everyone is losing so much money with these trucks. When the tires dont roll, the owner makes 0 money

[srmastertech]

@fatmikey00032000

I do agree with you. I wish Ford had the fix the first time. At least they did get it right with the 6.7 lit. I have not had any concerns with any of my customers.