6.0 Liter Ford Powerstroke Cab Removal for Head Gaskets
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- This video is the will show disassembly to remove the cab from the chassis on a 2007 Ford Powerstroke. In previous videos, I replaced the EGR & oil coolers only to find the head gaskets have failed.
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I discovered a way to remove the 6.0 heads without removing the cab. Loosen one motor mount, lift that side up with a jack until the head clears enough to remove that head. Then do the same for the other side. Done!! No more bleeding brakes, power steering , ac lines and undoing all those wire harnesses and emergency brake line and radiator parts.
No shit?
I'm hoping I don't have a head gasket blown. But if I do I appreciate your videos. You make cab removal look easy!
thanks for the video first time doing a head gaskets on a 6.0 was wondering what i was getting into followed your video and it was so easy thanks for taking the time to show us how its done.
@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
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.
I bet the owner was thrilled to hear the head gaskets were gone along with the egr cooler and all that.
to remove the cab its about an hour for guys who do it all the time about 3 for a first timer, but you will save a shit ton of time with the cab off in my opinion, also get a much cleaner repair, the extra money for the cab is worth it
Makes it real easy to under coat the truck too for those of us in the rust belt
You can do the heads with cab down but u have to pull hvac box and take the 2 nut s loose on trans mount so u can jack up trans to tilt engine so the back head bolt on drivers side can be removed
@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!
I used this Video series as basis for the head gasket replacement on my 05 PSD. I found this series invaluable. Thank you very much for being out there posting the videos!!!
next will be the high pressure oil pump, injectors, FICM, oh and when you do the headgasket be sure to adress the TTY problems. cheers
Head gaskets also fail due to restriction in the oil cooler. The head gaskets will not just reseal with studs. The gaskets have a bonded seal and comes apart.
@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!
Very good mechanic! Great job
I have a 2008 F350 with the dreaded 6.8L.. It actually runs pretty good but the roller follower snd lash adjusters need changing.. The manual says to remove the engine mounts on the passenger side and loosen the mounts on the driver side, remove the exhaust at the cats and lift the motor to get the passenger side valve cover off.. My Lord! Might it be easier to remove the cab bolts on the passenger side, loosens the cab bolts on the driver side and then jack up the cap just a couple inches and maybe pull it over to the passenger side an inch or so.. Seems you won't have to disconnect much of anything and get the room you need to get that back end of the passenger side valve cover out..Am I being naive? Thanks for sharing your videos..
That 1/4in. MAKITA works overtime compared to other tools.
@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.
Sure looks like hes had to do this job quite a few times. Wish I knew about all the problems with the 6.0 before I bought my used 05 a few weeks back. Damn!!!
We are replacing a motor in a 2007 powerstroke. We have located a used 2005 motor. Will it be a straight swap? Your videos are great and I'm sure they will be extremely helpful! Thank you!
great vid, But i would like to hear the tech talking a lil bit on how where to place wiring and misc whatnots and potential snag points
The cab does not have to be removed to replace the head gaskets. It is a tight squeeze to rear the LR head bolt though and the head are heavy to just carry off.
@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!
Lots of early miss conceptions on these motors. Early problems were miss diagnosed so dealers started throwing turbos, injectors etc. not knowing that there was other problems. Yes they have issues but i've had five of them and very few problems. Not a ford design completely more of international. Also due to emissions created much more heat and this was the problem basically
Greg Lewellen I think this Engine has European origin but I'm not sure
@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!
@jboydmv90
Sorry it took a while, I've been having some computer problems that created the delay. Thanks for waiting!!!!!
Do you have to take off the cab for head gaskets? In other words are you able to do it in your driveway?
Is it absolutely necessary to remove the cab to replace the head gaskets? I've heard there is a way to undo the engine mounts and slide the engine down and then the heads will come off that way.
I have an 05 and was wondering if I could replace my head bolts with studs and not take the heads off, replace gasket, and have the heads checked? I currently have no problems, I just want to replace bolts so I dont have problems in the future. Thanks! and awesome vid's
just how did, and in what way did these head gaskets fail?
Thank you
Excellent video.
Does the A/C system Have to be evacuated? Or could the compressor just be unbolted from the brackets and set off to the side?
good lord you work fast!
when having a head gasket problem of course its cause of the head studs stretch but does the gaskets really get damage, or can you just put ARP studs in one at a time to seal them up again with out taking heads off using OEM gaskets? ive heard of peaple doing that. do you think that would work?? i know to do it the right way i always like doing things the right way but because money is tight right now i guess i might have to bite the bullet if its possible if not then ill just continue saving $
Man am I glad I got rid of my 2006 6.0 diesel.
I own a 2005 F350 King Ranch 6.0 with duel alternators, I removed my cab to replace head gaskets and after lowering the cab I have a 2 wire connection with a black and a blue wire which comes out of the harness between the oil temp switch and the oil pressure switch, I can't for the life of me find what it plugs into. Can you help me out???
I know it makes life easier to pull the cab to do the heads but how much time do you think it adds?
You forgot the shift cable ,,and the ground wire that runs from passenger side head to firewall above havoc box
R.I.P. it's so hard to watch these videos now...
He passed away? That's too bad, another fellow diesel technician, diesel tech Ron passed away this may in a car wreck.. two more awesome people gone from this world that truly understand these engines..
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
I recently blew a turbo on my 05 6.0 and was going replace it with an aftermarket and am going to go ahead and put head studs in. I've heard from more than one person that if I don't have head gasket problems I can just pull old studs out and put new ARP studs in without taking head off is there any truth to this or do I need to remove heads??? I would greatly appreciate your feedback on this matter
Two issues not mentioned in the video....the special tool for removing the transmission cooling lines from the transmission cooler on 05-07 trucks. Also, there are two additional cab mount bolts on my 06 behind the front seats.
at this point this far torn down, how much more is there to replacing the rear main seal?
How did u lower rear seat?
@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!
Great video man! Thanks!
@srmastertech : I have never heard of such a thing. just how hot did this engine get?
@mrblonde108
The engine size of the 6.0lit is bigger than a 7.3.
do i have to ttake cab off of 2006 ford 6.0 to change head gaskets
Do you need to evacuate the ac?
I will never understand why automakers started tucking the motor under the dash. Go look at some older chevys and Fords and see all the room!
is the 6.0 engine bigger than a 7.3??
Impressive
slapping head gaskets on these engines is not the fix
This video is simply to get the cab off, not 100% specificly ford head gaskets. What you do once you get the cab off is your deal, not ours. Examples:
*head studs
*head gaskets
*injectors
*head replacement
*etc...
Thank you!!!!!
Yo, i got a 6.0 that have got some problems after i went to a "EU Control" here in Norway, they figured out to run the engine to te rev.lim under a exhaust test and that was so brilliant that it resulted in the engine to vibrate and coff while driving down the road, the engine also coff alot when it's just standing there on idle. i think they blew a injector or two, have you any knowlegde on this? it would be awesome for an answer!
Thanks!
My dad and I are doing injectors as we speak, and we are taking the cab off, and the replacing all 8 injectors with factory ones, so they are reliable:) a local diesel shop will tell you exactly what's wrong because they have a "computer" that plugs into a port, and reads out things.
I reccomend doing this list while the cab is off:
*head gaskets, and studs
*injectors of your choice
*powermaxx turbo
*coolant filter
*clutch (if a manual)
And anything else personal preference
I'm going to bulletproof it :) no reason to joke around with the 6.0, it's a great machine, and it's rare here with a 6.0 in Norway, and with 500hp now it outruns standard salooncars EASY, but not recommended here when the roads are shit :P
+Articit92 Buy a dodge
A guy would have to be a lottery winner of millions to afford a vehicle such as this...Ford and their better ideas...yeah right !
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!
edm I've done it in cab without removing mounts and a/c.
well you don't have to pull cab for that...pull tranny, remember to take out ur dipstick made that mistake once. unbolt and pull torque converter, pull flywheel and bam there's your rear seal. the new seals require a special tool to remove and another to insert and they're $200+ each...not hard just a PITA.. i did mine in my driveway, but i also had a catastrophic STC failure and had to anyways
ARP head studs
well in a sence the reason auto makers have to do such crazy things is because people want better emissions, better fuel milage ect... so they have to build smaller engines with all this extra crap hanging off them which makes them so freaking big!, just wait soon Ram and Gm will be pulling cabs soon, look at what you gotta remove to take a duramax out now a days!! it's coming just wait...
@ganti2
Thanks man!!!!!
ford really messed this one up
Damn ford
@danfarmman
I try!
Why he doesn't talk?
@Mebob2001
I will let you know when I get it. Since your getting into the trade, follow me on Facebook as senior master technician!
Yeah same thing just happend to my dad for his f 350 08. it's gonna cost 7000 dollers for fucking head gaskets
APR or ARP what ever there called lol
What a piece of garbage , imagine the necessity of a complete cab removal ! to do a valve job etc.!!!! Imagine what a shop would charge for this. These trucks are junk.
+Bobby John Your face is junk.
+Jonathan Schell You must be a FORD owner.
Hmm... a 1.5 hour job to have a completely wide open engine bay with boat loads of room to work on it? Seems like a pretty damn good desighn to me..
You just said it , what owner has the equipment / place / know how to completely remove the cab from their truck. Making it a necessity to PAY BIG for ALL the labor to have a shop do it and the work needed after the cab is removed. Also crossing their fingers that the work is done correctly. Someone needs to design a tilt front end for these trucks like commercial trucks have. By the way what would be the cost to just R&R cab be??
+Bobby John that's what makes the 6.0 a mechanics special, low cost to buy a nice truck with great power and a couple grand to make it very reliable. The engine was designed by international for a school bus so ford did the best they could to fit it. Cab removal is about 1.5 hrs and putting it back on is around 2-3, so at 100$ labor that's around 400$. Idk what labor is these days but after cab removal it makes the rest of the work a lot quicker. A tilt front end would be nice though like on semis.
Why is he so rough with shit
I’ll trade
This master mechanic can't spell chassis. Hilarious
Sloppy like how instead of removing the power wire with a panel popper he just rips it off
why do they design such crap these days
when having a head gasket problem of course its cause of the head studs stretch but does the gaskets really get damage, or can you just put ARP studs in one at a time to seal them up again with out taking heads off using OEM gaskets? ive heard of peaple doing that. do you think that would work?? i know to do it the right way i always like doing things the right way but because money is tight right now i guess i might have to bite the bullet if its possible if not then ill just continue saving $