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.
The thing is, the engine is canted so that virtually any leak on the engine will end up on the bellhousing. So to find it, the truck needs to be leaking or it needs to have had dye in the oil so the leak can be traced to its origin. Why don't you take the truck for one of those 15 minute drives that ends at the dealer and let them look at it while it is leaking??
last time i took it in the drip was there and they did run dye thru it and at first they thought it was coming from the head but then they said it was the oil filter housing. When I checked again yesterday, the oil filter housing was clean but in the area around the head was dirty. We thought that maybe it was still some left overs so we cleaned everything off and then I will drive it again, if it shows up again then back to the dealer.
DG....6L under warr. oil leaks are covered. I assume u paid PT $100.ded + cost of reflash? FMC says when diag. leaks..add dye/light test to help pinpoint leaks. Some obvious one's dont take dye test. Many place's can leak oil.
I dont understand...bandaid fix on CAC tube?...what problem did o/f cause?...turbo lag, how much lag? What was reflashing for? Way you explain o. leak...repairs done..ok for week. You drive it 15 min. oil leaking, wierd for sure. If oil actually dripping & like TR said..why not drive it right back to dealer? Yeah I know maybe cant etc etc, your choice. Are you ok with going back to same dealer?
It still is under full warranty I only have 30,000 miles on the truck. I had to pay because it was my fault, they said they had 4 hours in it but only charged me for 1 hour (cleaning) and the 85.00 for the reflash. They said they reflash would help with MPG and my turbo lag issue. The lag did not happend until they replaced the boots, it seems like it justs takes longer to get up to speed and I don't have the take off power I used to. Also the psi is running around 20 consistenly and it never used to do that. I will go back to the same dealer, maybe if I give them a BJ with will fix it right this time
...maybe if I give them a BJ with will fix it right this time
Hell, if that doesn't turn them into a friendly dealer, I don't know what would!!!
If you're ever in Texas....
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2004 F-350 CC DRW LB FX4 4x4
Oxford White/Arizona Beige
King Ranch
Herrin Hauler bed
4.10 Trac-Lok
Reman'd 6.0L @43,956 miles
Reman'd Turbo @54,814 miles
DG...Your certainly thinking. If your 6L made more boost (at least 22/25psi) & just normal t. lag before CAC tube replaced & now only 20 psi, appears something wrong with how boot installed or ? Reflashing sounds wierd cause dont know about mpg, but your power loss was before, not after repair. Better luck on next visit. hmmmm?
btw..being under full 3yr/36K mi. warr. is good. Keep taking back until its fixed. Based on reports here (+mine) can take numerous trips to dealer.
It still is under full warranty I only have 30,000 miles on the truck. I had to pay because it was my fault, they said they had 4 hours in it but only charged me for 1 hour (cleaning) and the 85.00 for the reflash. They said they reflash would help with MPG and my turbo lag issue. The lag did not happend until they replaced the boots, it seems like it justs takes longer to get up to speed and I don't have the take off power I used to. Also the psi is running around 20 consistenly and it never used to do that. I will go back to the same dealer, maybe if I give them a BJ with will fix it right this time
And if they dont start biting!!
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The 6.0l motor has surpassed Hot Chicks as the greatest Money reducing Agent known to Mankind.
2004 F-250 Lariat late build 4X4 CC/LB auto,fully loaded with sunroof, power slider and backup sensors , White with 12" ICON lift, 6 superduty valved bilsteins, flip steering, 38" MTZs on 20x12 chrome Fuel Hostage wheels, stock gears, superlift truspeed, fumoto, high idle mod, large case high amp alternator, floating traction bars, airraid intake with elbow, 4" turbo back, studded, powerslots with hawk pads, billet grill, 55 watt HIDs 6000k heads and fogs, clear corners, 7" Eclipse AVN6620BT NAV w/ back up camera, massive JL stereo 300/4 and 500/1, 2 12s behind back seat, amp research steps, sirius, '08 diff cover, redhead steering box,, coolant filter kit, hush panels and door seal mod, quad pod with boost, EGT, water temp, and fuel pressure gauges
DG,I would ask for the 85.00 back for the reflash,you did'nt authorize and it is pobably a TSB for the truck.They reflased one of my rescues and it was a slug on takeoff.For the oil leak it is probably the bedplate.All 3 of ours have been in for that and other leaks.They probably don't want to get involved in it.The Ford Dealer closest to me hunt pecked for a oil leak 5 different times on the same unit.That is why I finally got Ford to authorize us to do my own warranty work.As for the wrong oil filter the burden of proof is upon them!!!!You should take the matter up with dealership GM.Okay I,am done Ranting about Six Leakers and some of the incomptent dealer techs and they know who they are!!!
Hell, if that doesn't turn them into a friendly dealer, I don't know what would!!!
If you're ever in Texas....
Things are supposed to be bigger in Texas!
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2006 Ford F250 Powerstroke crewcab with 30,000 miles. 6" rough country lift with 4 link suspension, 20" Mickey Thompson wheel with simulated bead lock, 35" Mickey Thompson Tires with sidebitter. ARP Head Studs.
DG,I would ask for the 85.00 back for the reflash,you did'nt authorize and it is pobably a TSB for the truck.They reflased one of my rescues and it was a slug on takeoff.For the oil leak it is probably the bedplate.All 3 of ours have been in for that and other leaks.They probably don't want to get involved in it.The Ford Dealer closest to me hunt pecked for a oil leak 5 different times on the same unit.That is why I finally got Ford to authorize us to do my own warranty work.As for the wrong oil filter the burden of proof is upon them!!!!You should take the matter up with dealership GM.Okay I,am done Ranting about Six Leakers and some of the incomptent dealer techs and they know who they are!!!
My dumbass did authorize the reflash because they told me it would give me better MPG than 10 which is what I am getting now plus some other promises that didn't carry out. I wish I would have spent 85,000 to become a diesel mechanic instead of a freaking accountant. I had told them about the bedplate but since it is so labor intensive I don't think they want to do it. Plus I am a stupid female who doesn't know anything, I just change my own oil and my own fuel filters. I haven't done anymore since I am new to the whole diesel thing, give me a blowermotor and I am good.
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2006 Ford F250 Powerstroke crewcab with 30,000 miles. 6" rough country lift with 4 link suspension, 20" Mickey Thompson wheel with simulated bead lock, 35" Mickey Thompson Tires with sidebitter. ARP Head Studs.
another way to check for a mystery oil leak
-degrease motor
-let dry
-baby powder the monster
-find the wet spots
ps. may need a diaper
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FEBRUARY 2004 F350 CREW DUALLY,60K, 6.0L/6 SPEED/3.73/2WD,
EGR SPOOL, INSULATED WRAP CAC,BUTTERFLY DELETE,ACCUFAB INLET ELBOW,MUFF TUBE,BED COVER,BREATHER VENT MOD,OB1308 BY-PASS FILTER BASE,upgrade fuel return pressure spring 30# increase, velvet ride shackles, tranny cooler/filter,COOLANT FILTER,redline wetterbetter,1704A SUPERCHIP, SCHAFFERS 9000, 22MPG EMPTY @ 55MPH in cruise. Last fill up calculated @ 18mpg Hobbies- sticking my head out the window like a dog and hauling ass on the scooter rain or shine
2004 F-350 CC DRW LB FX4 4x4
Oxford White/Arizona Beige
King Ranch
Herrin Hauler bed
4.10 Trac-Lok
Reman'd 6.0L @43,956 miles
Reman'd Turbo @54,814 miles
This will get out of hand real quick but I can't resist.......too bad I have a small mouth....hahah
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2006 Ford F250 Powerstroke crewcab with 30,000 miles. 6" rough country lift with 4 link suspension, 20" Mickey Thompson wheel with simulated bead lock, 35" Mickey Thompson Tires with sidebitter. ARP Head Studs.
This will get out of hand real quick but I can't resist.......too bad I have a small mouth....hahah
I won't go there....
__________________ Fred
2004 F-350 CC DRW LB FX4 4x4
Oxford White/Arizona Beige
King Ranch
Herrin Hauler bed
4.10 Trac-Lok
Reman'd 6.0L @43,956 miles
Reman'd Turbo @54,814 miles
We cleaned off the filter housing and I took it for a 100 miles trip on Friday and when I came home the drip was back on the bell housing, I check the filter housing and it was dry as a bone so the oil filter issue is not the problem anymore. I called the dealer and they told me that they are at my mercy now, I told them that I just wanted the leak fixed. So she goes back into the shop but not until the 16th. So hopefully third times a charm, I still think the leak is coming from the passenger side head or the bedplate.
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2006 Ford F250 Powerstroke crewcab with 30,000 miles. 6" rough country lift with 4 link suspension, 20" Mickey Thompson wheel with simulated bead lock, 35" Mickey Thompson Tires with sidebitter. ARP Head Studs.
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, amp research steps, sirius, '08 diff cover, redhead steering box,
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