6.0L Power Stroke Engine and DrivetrainDiscussion of the 6.0L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 2003-Up Super Duties and Excursions. No gas engine discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain that pertain to all models. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 6.0L Power Stroke engine.
Well, the temp guage is not going up after I drive for 10-15 miles.
Dealer said it could be the oil cooler? He asked me to check the antifreeze level. It was OK.
He tells me he's never had to change the thermostat on a 6.0 but estimated $200 to do it.
Is this something I can do myself? I am pretty handy with tools.
Oh, buy the way, my heater in the truck isn't putting out like it should either.
traildog.
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Rear main engine seal replaced @ 13,500 miles. Engine pulled for Bed Plate Leak @ 28,500 miles, hasn't leaked a day since (57K now)
2005 F350, 4X4, FX4, DRW, CC, Lariat PKG, Tow Boss, bone stock.
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Rear main engine seal replaced @ 13,500 miles. Engine pulled for Bed Plate Leak @ 28,500 miles, hasn't leaked a day since (57K now)
2005 F350, 4X4, FX4, DRW, CC, Lariat PKG, Tow Boss, bone stock.
$200 seems pretty steep seeing how the thermostat is easy to get to. the thermostat cost me $30 at the dealership.
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2008 F 250 Black, FX4 super crew lariat, 8 inch lift 38 inch Kumho venture tires. Rear air bags, all stock.
2004 F 150 Black FX4 super crew with Grey leather interior on 6" lift with 35x12.5x17 tires on Weld racing wheels. 5.4 litre with Gibson stainless headers and cold air intake.
Sold:2000 F 250 6 inch lift 7.3 litre, 6 speed manual.
2004 F 350 Short wheel base dually 6.0
2004 F 150
Changing the thermostat is relatively easy, but I had to remove one fuel line and one of the bolts could only be turned about 1/16th of a turn at a time...I did it and the belts at the same time. Shroud removal is no problem at all. Regards,
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6/03 6.0 F550 with Hillsboro Flat Bed
3/05 6.0 F350 SRW
It was the thermostat after all! I did have to pay the $100 deductable, but, it was well worth it to save my Saturday!
traildog
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Rear main engine seal replaced @ 13,500 miles. Engine pulled for Bed Plate Leak @ 28,500 miles, hasn't leaked a day since (57K now)
2005 F350, 4X4, FX4, DRW, CC, Lariat PKG, Tow Boss, bone stock.
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