I recently purchased an '05 F250 6.0L PSD. Does anyone know of a good diesel mechanic in the Metairie area who can give me a little guidance on it? It has some aftermarket mods. I just need to know what's there and how to maintain it.
First diesel: '05 F250 Crew Cab
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jimdana1942
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Call 1-800-330-5584 on Saturdays between 9-10 AM. It is a call in automotive talk show and they are really good. Just ask them anything about any make, etc., and they will give you some good pointers. It's a Beaumont, Texas show but they love to get calls from out of area locations.
These guys are good.
These guys are good.
i know a guy locally that specializes in the 6.0 diesel engines.. he's a straight shooting no BS, "get it done" kind of guy... him and his wife work together and many oilfield businesses from Morgan City, Houma, Thibodaux, Larose, etc send him their company vehicles for maintanence....
I worked for Ford in 2005. Noone wanted the 6.0's, and I heard nothing but horror stories about them from oilfield workers. When did they fix them/did they ever achieve the reliability status of the 7.3?
CHeck out www.BuiltWithBlood.com Tons of extremely knowledgable people. They may even know who was the previous owner of your truck.
beat the head gasket problem, buy and install head studs. Order an aftermarket EGR system, and get ready to get some new injectors.
My brother ought an 06 King Ranch the other day, I wanted to bash him over the head, and I LOVE my Fords.
My brother ought an 06 King Ranch the other day, I wanted to bash him over the head, and I LOVE my Fords.
Thanks for the info. It has the EGR delete, coolant filtration and after market exhaust. Dealership went and cut the pipe to install a catalytic converter before the sale. 
Don't know what else has been done but it runs really good.
Don't know what else has been done but it runs really good.
This. Companies have been put out of business because of the 6.0. The Powerstroke forum for this motor is like a support group talking each other into not sueing thier beloved ford everyday.
I had a freind in highschool who got a diesel truck and didn't know why it was so hard to start, I showed him the glow plug light and he was good to go. And he had the truck for 3 months before he told anyone about the "problem"!!!
Most any mechanic that is not just out to get your $$ will tell you to get rid of the 6.0 while you are ahead or fork over the serious $$ for upgrades ahead of time ti diffuse the time bomb.
FOrd manual: 6.0: Head issue: remove cab and collect $4k before any actual work begins.
I do know a couple that are still ticking, but know of many that spent a fortune and got rid of them.
If it has EVER had ANY performance upgrades done, been driven hard, etc, bail out NOW or keep $8k in backup at all times and wait for it to die. Or, as suggested above, deal with the head studs and egr now while you can drive it into the shop.
FOrd manual: 6.0: Head issue: remove cab and collect $4k before any actual work begins.
I do know a couple that are still ticking, but know of many that spent a fortune and got rid of them.
If it has EVER had ANY performance upgrades done, been driven hard, etc, bail out NOW or keep $8k in backup at all times and wait for it to die. Or, as suggested above, deal with the head studs and egr now while you can drive it into the shop.
You don't actually need to remove the whole cab to do the job, it jsut makes one part of the job easier, nevermind the fact that you JUST REMOVED THE DAMN CAB. Lifting the cab up about 6 inches is all that's necessary. It's not easy by any means, but it's gonna get done one way or another.
Yeah, one guy told me something like 1/4 of theirs crapped the bed a few months after they bought the new fleet of 'em or something. Injectors.
This is one instance where I would much rather buy the 7.3L and get the older truck with a few more miles maybe. The 7.3L had a reputation as a brick shithouse.
Praesul Presul
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I am a Ford guy through and through - yet this is another reason I am disappointed in Ford. 7.3's were solid engines AND you could still get a MANUAL unlike the current model (unless you live in South America). Other than the current Mustangs and maybe the Raptors, I see NOTHING in Ford's current lineup I like and am actually looking at my first Jeep (although I hoped my first Italian car would be Ferrari)
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