Am I the only one who thinks Wes is the Bob Ross of mechanics? Instead of painting happy trees, he calmly tackles the most frustrating tasks with nothing more dramatic than a contemplative sigh and a wry joke. He’s like the anti-angry mechanic. Never a sharp word or a thrown wrench. Poor broken vehicles come and happy safe vehicles leave. Along the way we all get to see an expert do what experts do. It’s always a pleasure to Watch Wes Work!!
@@mark98070 Right. The SUV taking off into the stack of oil cases and nearly rearranging his biology, was most certainly NOT met with a Gomer Pyle: "Well, Go-o-olley".
Wes, you're a genius. Not only the dropped wrench counting, not only the music, but the ominous cracking sound of turning the tap on your explanation paper, well, that was real cinematic mastery, displayed in this fine video production. This, combined with heavy use of sarcasm sauce, makes this one of the best repair/diag channels out there. In my opinion, of course. Thank you. I appreciate it very much that you put yourself through these hardships, for an honest living and for our entertainment.
If I could add to Mr.APC's wisdom; when faced with the mechanical versions of what cop's used to refer known dipsticks as "frequent fliers", would it be fair and reasonable for there to be an addendum on those bids stating that because of known defects involved in repairs to that make and model, the bid will not cover issues X and Y should they become a part of the repair quote?? BTW, those were nice, very pleasing legs displayed on the porch clip, and your missus has nothing to be ashamed of, either!!!
Where I live there is only one single mechanic who will actually work on a 6.0 or 6.4. He charges $300 an hour and only works 2-3 days a week. Currently there are between 50-70 trucks sitting outside his shop waiting in line. He is in his late 50s and maybe has 10 years left before he closes up shop.
A friend of mine ran into that with the sparkplug replacement on the infamous Ford 5.4 - the quote from a shop surely allowed for the problems on those, and we warned him not to attempt it himself. He opted to not replace the sparkplugs. Truck went to the junkyard yesterday.
Everyone has started a project that somewhere around halfway in they started contemplating what bad choices in life brought them to this dark place. Power on.
I have started to factor those things into my time estimates. Before I start, I go through a mental check of all the ways I could end up fucked, and how long it'll take me to fix the surprise. 😂
I had the same question as a Chevrolet mechanic. They told us in GM school,"We don't build them for being easy to work on. we build them for ease of assembly.
@@tomtheplummer7322 actually I was told Ford rushed Navistar to release the 6.0 before it was ready and made their own modifications. I had IHC Navistar 4300 and 4700 medium trucks with 444 and never had issues like in Ford pickup trucks did . The 7.3 PSD was excellent though. But the transmission s melted in my f450 dump truck I went through 3. Then the dual mass POS clutch went twice in other truck. I switched to GM gas 6.0 LS fleet trucks vans years ago. Now they suck to high tech .
Wes, if nothing else, this is the best example of how to install a helicoil in a crappy spot. Thanks for taking the time to document that instead of glossing over it 👍
This has to be the best and most comprehensive explanation on how to install a heli coil. Treat Injuries, Celebrate, Evaluate life choices. Words to live by!
This is one of your best videos. The illustrations were spot on. I had a good laugh at the don't drop wrench tally. I've used 2 o-rings a. One over finger one over wrench and a short piece of monafilement line tied together to help with the wrench dropping. Saved me a hundred trips to pickup wrench. Thank you for the videos Wes, I enjoy them all.. I'm 72 and retired, but still remember the struggle.
Wes, I know it's a lot of work making these videos, but please never stop. You're easily my favorite mechanic/car youtube channel. I'd offer to edit your videos, but I don't have the skills or the tools for that
I think that’s what I appreciate most about your work ethic, Wes, knowing that when you take on a job you’re going to do everything humanly possible to make it right. Thanks for a great, entertaining video!
That was gold. i just had a super frustrating day working on a roof in the rain and arguing with suppliers about their lousy products. sooo good have a laugh and see someone else dealing with the madness. thanks wes
Wes, your comedic timing, sarcasm and sharp whit is a gift to our industry. I had a good laugh with each of the dropped wrenches. Nice work on this one.
@@WatchWesWork Haha...I guess that was a bit of a "backhanded" compliment. But really, it showcased all of your strengths, not the least of which is the ability to communicate. Oh yeah....and you're a decent mechanic too.
You're tougher than I am... After almost 3 decades of turning wrenches, I'm now semi-retired and absolutely positively will not work on diesels anymore. Been offered good cash by friends but nope I did my time. A salute you Wes 😎
I did contract engineering for White Motors back in the 70’s. Inner fender liners on AutoCars (can you say Matt at Diesel Creek?) and Freightliner trucks were made from hand mock-ups on the truck, and then sent out to have the full size patterns made from them for production. This was pre CAD, and I believe the assembly notes said something like "locate fastener holes at assembly." That was a fun place to work, because you would draw some sort of a plan, then spend the afternoon in the shop trying to make something that resembled the drawing. Once you had a workable model, then you went back and made a finished drawing for the production part.
Masterful editing turning the torture into a ditty was very funny, but man I felt your pain on this one, ouch. You bring a lot of joy to others Wes, if it is any consolation, try to remember that, thanks as alway.
I’m so glad to discover that I’m not the only person who struggles with these types of repairs. Thank you Wes, your videos are awesome 🫶 And the world really appreciates you ❤
I loved the admonition "don't drop the small wrench" followed by the hash marks, where every hash mark means climbing down from the work perch to retrieve the dang thing and climbing back to drop it yet again. Hilarious 'cause we have all been there. Great video and I look forward to your next one.
Wes....you are an internet treasure. I own a 2004 F250 with a six liter.....and I can still watch this with a sense of humor. I live in Texas and my truck is without rust and has 170,000 miles on it. Needless to say....it has had all the major repairs done on it....I still like to drive it....and I always drive with my fingers crossed.
I agree with other posters that you've outdone yourself with the instructional vignette. Personally, I think it's up there with your all time great 'how to' on fixing a scratch on your dishwasher! I'm sure I speak for many in saying you never need to apologise for taking some time off. Hope you did something fun 👍🏻.
I actually like the 6.0 content. Not sure if it's because i enjoy watching others struggle as I have on the 6.0 or bias because i own one 😂(05 excursion). They are pretty robust but can be annoying to work on. The coolant filter mods are due to the egr cooler issues / scare but regular maintenance / non ford coolant seems to help a lot. I bought into it with the BPD oil cooler relocation kit. 6.0s are still pretty common in VA / NC from what ive seen. Hopefully more will come your way 😁
My NC based 6.0 still running pretty well with about 400k miles.. not the best design but can be reliable with a few changes (egr delete, stud kit, etc) and regular maintenance..
Motorcraft Gold coolant was terrible about the additive package beginning to drop out and solidify in the system which in turn clogged the oil cooler. Like everything else on a 6.0, one thing goes south and left unchecked and it can get uglier, and fast.
not a professional mechanic, just a cheap kid that won’t pay someone to do the work. when i helicoil my valve cover bolts i just skip the drill bit. once all the threads are 100% cooked the tap works great w/o. i use a 1/4 drive ratchet and a 1/4 drive socket backwards where the tap sits in the 1/4 square hole on the socket and the specific size (can’t recall the size rn) barely engages on the ratchet’s anvil. makes it so much faster. i also use the helicoil install tool from auto junk and it’s pretty short. eventually the coil will get fucked too but it comes out with the bolt. all you gotta do is get new bolts. hope this helps my fellow 6.0 freaks
Wes, Your humour is priceless 🤣😂😅 listeneing to my laughing out loud every few minutes, my wife asked me, since when car repair videos were this funny. Well, I said to her: "since I watch Wes work - that's when". Keep em coming - nut just for the humour of course, but also for their instructional value! I always sit straight when you are putting pen to paper. That's never lost on this old car and airplane buff... Greets from far away Switzerland!
I live in the UK, we consider 3L to be big so I’d say 6L are vanishingly rare 😂. I don’t think I’ve come across a wheel arch liner that actually fits back in easily (or when it does, half the lip is sticking out elsewhere!). I really enjoyed the cinematic part at the end, thanks for yet another great video Wes
@@jeffreygoss8109 thats fucking stupid, nobody needs that. Out 2L crafters are big workvans that haul a lot of stuff. Vans are easier than pickups anyways
Wes, just to give you some relief, I should bring by my 70s squarebody chevy with a straight six. To give yourself a “challenge” with the valve cover gasket, you can either blindfold yourself, or only use one hand for the job. I once changed the alternator in the dark with no light, entirely by feel. These V8 diesels make me want to “run away, run away!”. Thanks for the video.
Some of the very finest content on TH-cam, I have learned so much from Wes. A true master of his craft which is very rare these days. If I were a customer of Wes I would drive care free! Keep up the great work and long may it continue.
Or have a larger head, so the you need to use different socket when taking bolts out. Does not guarantee right installation. Using aM7 or M8 bolt could be an solution, but hard to say if there is enough space for those in the cylinderhead..
The descent into madness music while doing the heli coil was a nice touch. These diesel videos are really making me satisfied with my life choice to change careers lol.
Watched a recent Diesel Creek video and Matt referred to contacting you on a diesel he was working on, says alot for your knowledge and abilities, pretty impressive. You, Matt and Merlyn king of the dodge cummins out in Arizona are my favorites, always look forward to you videos.
I feel your pain, Wes! I well (and, I suppose, fondly) remember at about age 15 on a creeper under a rusty school bus with the transmission on my chest and struggling to get it to slide into place! Things were much more simple then, but many similarities remain! Enjoy and appreciate your youth and strength and remember "Life is a sight draft dated yesterday"!
I used to work in a shop that almost exclusively worked on 6.0, 7.3 and 6.6 duramax’s for almost 6 years. I can without a doubt tell you that almost every other 6.0 that came into the shop had stripped out valve cover bolts. This was back in 2010 times. They were still fairly new. We tried everything to fix the holes without helicoils and there’s really not a better way that would hold up to multiple uses. Those bolts were the bane of my existence. We eventually just have the customer the option to either fix it, or we would silicone the gaskets and let it ride with whichever bolts it had left.
It makes me so happy that I already have a Cummins in my 2005 F350 instead of the original six uh oh. It is SO easy to work on, relatively speaking and looks like it came from the factory that way (after I corrected all of the janky wiring and hose routing done by the installer).
Great video. I always enjoy your visual aids and humour. Glad to see you and Mrs. Wes made it to IOLA and spent time with Mortske. If you regret that truck wait for the Plow/Sanding trucks coming in the near future.
Wes, thanks for sharing your pain. I think all Ford engineers should have to watch these videos, and maybe spend a week in your shop. Keep up the good work!
I've said if before, you always teach as much as entertain and this video was no exception. My advice for the stripped out bolts on this engine would be to put a large neon sign out front: 6.0 Powerstrokes-No Trespassing.
I sold my 20 year old diesel F350 a few years back and I have no regrets. Wallet is thicker than ever and maintenance on my current vehicle is so much quicker and easier. Thanks for the video sir.
Nailed the edit, really funny despite the anguish of Navi-Cat Vietnam helicopter injection. I look at you, the only "auto" tech I watch, and my cousin who did it for many years before switching to watercraft(s) and I say to myself "how do you not have a stack of corpses?" I work not too distantly from you over in Michigan. Service truckin and shop mechanic, I hate what emissions has done to semi's and equipment. Then I get a nice warm comforter and a cool pillow to wrap me and lay on as I watch you diagnose, repair, and explain the world's worst engineering graduates' disasters. You explain so well, all walks can follow you. A suit and tie guy has probably impressed a lady by "diagnosing" his uptown rig or hers after watching you. Not that those types ever would, but they'd tell the wrecker driver their two cents, and reassure the girl they knew the issue. All said, I pick up useful tips from you all the time. I wish and hope for you a bunch of 1950's cars and up to 1998 semi's as future work, with an unlimited supply of nos parts and knowledgeable parts people to pull those parts for you. Every dealership who pedals out work should know your channel, and anyone who isn't too up their own ass to learn on the wrenching side should watch you. I appreciate you having the patience to turn out customers and video, edit and educate. Most people or at least some who watch will never know how miserable it is. Especially rust belt, and plow trucks dripping ever so slowly but most inconveniently in your eye, or ear, with dirt and some salt. Anyway you cover all corners, so happy I found you those however many years ago. Appreciate your willingness to dive deeper and show your thought process and explain. Best of the best. Deserve every nice thing you hear and about 10 million subs and again, maybe some 220 Cummins, E6 Mack, 3306, 3406 Cat's DDEC II Detroit's or 8v92's, well you get the point. No can or cannot bus, just linkage. Thanks again, good lord that's a rant. Sorry for the novel lol
Wes, you take a day whenever you want, your CORE watcher will ALWAYS wait for your content, because it's always good. Have you turned into a "storm chaser'? Lol
I'm gonna sound like a broken record...but your Video's are by far the best repair Video's out there. Your sence of humor is unrivaled. Just the chart on the wrench dropping had me falling out of my chair with laughter. Stay Blessed ❤
Wes, I also have a topside creeper. I drilled holes in between the existing ones to gain alternate heights also. Works well. I agree on the steps. Great video man! I generally don’t work on diesels and watching your struggles reaffirms my decisions to turn them away most of the time!
I really appreciate and enjoy your videos. It really makes me not mind doing some simpler tasks when I see all the crap you go through on some of these vehicles. About 17 years ago I used to work at LAFD shops and we had a huge fleet of 6.0 powerstroke van chassis ambulances and a few pickups. Cabs had to go in the air for almost everything! At least the van chassis had a doghouse inside that gave a little more access.
Who else started to have the biggest grin form on their face like out of the Grinch who stole Christmas (the cartoon version) at the 12:47 mark. I was in tears with the little wrench around the sacrificial drill bit on the diagram with Wes' big hands making the slightest little turns. 😂
That was an epic video. I loved the dripping sarcasm about dropping tiny wrenches and general life choices. I need to add that 75% of FORD 6.0 PowerStroke trucks are still on the road. The other 25% made it home.
Thanks again for entertaining me. You remind me I'm not the only one challenged, as a rule, by so many projects. And your attitude is admirable. Thanks for all the time you put into making the videos You are 4given 4 being late.
Nice work as always, Wes. I groaned when you talked about the stripped bolt (but LOL'd at the bandaid and beverage). If you're having any trouble getting to sleep at night, read up on the history of the 6.0 and the reason for the coolant filter will be clear. It's the best mod you can make to those.
Mix some Lavender Oil & Permethrin to get rid of the Flies. Spray the outside of your shop with it mostly but you can use it on your clothing & spray your doors inside with it too. Works pretty good. About once a week or so
I worked for one of our local ambulance services and we had 4x4 fords with the 6.0. We blew 4 turbos on each of them. I think that engine was made by gremlins. Our local ford dealer refused to work on them. We had to have them shipped 165 miles to have someone work on them. I think the builder made them to screw with the mechanics minds. Great work and videos Wes keep it up.
Should you have this issue again (and you probably will), try the solid SS thread 'self-tapping' inserts. They are available from different companies in flange and non-flange options. To install them in a tight location, you can use a short bolt and a nut to lock the insert at the end of the bolt and of course a little red locktite wouldn't hurt. Just be careful you get it started straight. In regards to your service platform, slit a piece of rubber fuel line and silicone it over the sharp edge. That corner looks like a set of stiches waiting to happen. Have a great day and thanks for the great video.
Am I the only one who thinks Wes is the Bob Ross of mechanics? Instead of painting happy trees, he calmly tackles the most frustrating tasks with nothing more dramatic than a contemplative sigh and a wry joke. He’s like the anti-angry mechanic. Never a sharp word or a thrown wrench. Poor broken vehicles come and happy safe vehicles leave. Along the way we all get to see an expert do what experts do. It’s always a pleasure to Watch Wes Work!!
I think Car Wizard is the Bob Ross. Wes is more like the Al Borland… eminently competent, midwestern nice, but scathing dry sarcasm underneath it all.
Personally I think he edits all those niceties out before posting.
@@mark98070 Right. The SUV taking off into the stack of oil cases and nearly rearranging his biology, was most certainly NOT met with a Gomer Pyle: "Well, Go-o-olley".
@@mark98070 I agree there's no way he's not dropping f bombs every few seconds.
Wes, you're a genius. Not only the dropped wrench counting, not only the music, but the ominous cracking sound of turning the tap on your explanation paper, well, that was real cinematic mastery, displayed in this fine video production. This, combined with heavy use of sarcasm sauce, makes this one of the best repair/diag channels out there. In my opinion, of course.
Thank you.
I appreciate it very much that you put yourself through these hardships, for an honest living and for our entertainment.
Very well said!
I noticed the sound when he was turning the wrench in the paper and didn't think much of it 😂
@@digi3218 The subtlety of it is Oscar worthy.
haha it was just the tap rubbing on the paper
please stop worshiping TH-camrs
You don't have to say no on the jobs, you just bid them at 3x the rate and customers will decide whether they want quality work.
That's right. Make those customers a deal YOU can't refuse.
If I could add to Mr.APC's wisdom; when faced with the mechanical versions of what cop's used to refer known dipsticks as "frequent fliers", would it be fair and reasonable for there to be an addendum on those bids stating that because of known defects involved in repairs to that make and model, the bid will not cover issues X and Y should they become a part of the repair quote??
BTW, those were nice, very pleasing legs displayed on the porch clip, and your missus has nothing to be ashamed of, either!!!
Where I live there is only one single mechanic who will actually work on a 6.0 or 6.4. He charges $300 an hour and only works 2-3 days a week. Currently there are between 50-70 trucks sitting outside his shop waiting in line. He is in his late 50s and maybe has 10 years left before he closes up shop.
Ah yes. We call that the F U price...
A friend of mine ran into that with the sparkplug replacement on the infamous Ford 5.4 - the quote from a shop surely allowed for the problems on those, and we warned him not to attempt it himself. He opted to not replace the sparkplugs. Truck went to the junkyard yesterday.
Wes, this might be your best video yet. The editing, comic timing, and bitter sarcasm is beautiful. Absolute perfection.
“The difficult we’ll do right now, the impossible may take a little while…”
Thanks, Wes for taking us along- you are one amazing guy.
You outdid yourself with the instructional narration and video footage - thanks for once again not cutting corners on the job when it gets tough!
That was superb!
Everyone has started a project that somewhere around halfway in they started contemplating what bad choices in life brought them to this dark place. Power on.
I have like 3 and a half.
Yeah about halfway into my marriage I was questioning my life choices
@alandoesstuff.1254 I agree. It burns me up when I'm forced to dwell in a dark place for too long, hence my screen name.
@@carpenter5575 LMAO
I have started to factor those things into my time estimates. Before I start, I go through a mental check of all the ways I could end up fucked, and how long it'll take me to fix the surprise. 😂
Ford engineers make me question my career decision everyday as a Ford mechanic. Keep up the good fight Wes. You are a humble mechanic and entertainer
I had the same question as a Chevrolet mechanic. They told us in GM school,"We don't build them for being easy to work on. we build them for ease of assembly.
They used to be good before Triton V8 and 6.0 disaster era .
Blame Navistar International Harvester for at least half. 😏🤷♂️
Remember kids: DFM stands for "design for manufacturing", not "design for maintenance".
@@tomtheplummer7322 actually I was told Ford rushed Navistar to release the 6.0 before it was ready and made their own modifications.
I had IHC Navistar 4300 and 4700 medium trucks with 444 and never had issues like in Ford pickup trucks did .
The 7.3 PSD was excellent though.
But the transmission s melted in my f450 dump truck I went through 3.
Then the dual mass POS clutch went twice in other truck.
I switched to GM gas 6.0 LS fleet trucks vans years ago.
Now they suck to high tech .
Wes, if nothing else, this is the best example of how to install a helicoil in a crappy spot. Thanks for taking the time to document that instead of glossing over it 👍
I don't have enough thumbs for how many thumbs I want give! The ending with family time and that background music was surreal.
Wes don't stress over video release times , just upload when ready. The best things in life are worth waiting for!
This has to be the best and most comprehensive explanation on how to install a heli coil. Treat Injuries, Celebrate, Evaluate life choices. Words to live by!
I so feel your pain but honestly, this video was GOLD.
Well done lad.
That montage was absolutely brilliant. Thank you, Wes for taking the time to put such effort into your videos, it really shows in the end product.
Love the Explanation montage 😂 best part is celebrating 😂
This is one of your best videos. The illustrations were spot on. I had a good laugh at the don't drop wrench tally. I've used 2 o-rings a. One over finger one over wrench and a short piece of monafilement line tied together to help with the wrench dropping. Saved me a hundred trips to pickup wrench. Thank you for the videos Wes, I enjoy them all.. I'm 72 and retired, but still remember the struggle.
Wes, I know it's a lot of work making these videos, but please never stop. You're easily my favorite mechanic/car youtube channel. I'd offer to edit your videos, but I don't have the skills or the tools for that
Neither do I!
@@WatchWesWorkhahaha 😂😂
@@WatchWesWork😂😂😂
I think that’s what I appreciate most about your work ethic, Wes, knowing that when you take on a job you’re going to do everything humanly possible to make it right. Thanks for a great, entertaining video!
Exactly I dont know why people tell wes to do his job worse. I wishI had had my internship with someone like wes.
I just wish there was a WES Mechanic Certification, it would make it much easier for me to select a repair shop.
That was gold. i just had a super frustrating day working on a roof in the rain and arguing with suppliers about their lousy products. sooo good have a laugh and see someone else dealing with the madness. thanks wes
Wes, your comedic timing, sarcasm and sharp whit is a gift to our industry. I had a good laugh with each of the dropped wrenches. Nice work on this one.
The little "how to" part showing the helicoil was brilliant made me understand what you were doing. Well done Wes 😊
This was by no means your most complicated or even most interesting repair, but for many reasons it was one of your best!
Thanks?
@@WatchWesWork Haha...I guess that was a bit of a "backhanded" compliment. But really, it showcased all of your strengths, not the least of which is the ability to communicate. Oh yeah....and you're a decent mechanic too.
You're tougher than I am... After almost 3 decades of turning wrenches, I'm now semi-retired and absolutely positively will not work on diesels anymore. Been offered good cash by friends but nope I did my time. A salute you Wes 😎
Hands down, your narration and editing are superior. If TH-cam awarded best mechanic teleplays and video editing, you would never lose.
Absolutely worth the wait. Education and humor at its finest. Wes is an icon in this TH-cam era.
You are officially the PowerStroke whisperer! They are all headed your way.
I did contract engineering for White Motors back in the 70’s. Inner fender liners on AutoCars (can you say Matt at Diesel Creek?) and Freightliner trucks were made from hand mock-ups on the truck, and then sent out to have the full size patterns made from them for production. This was pre CAD, and I believe the assembly notes said something like "locate fastener holes at assembly." That was a fun place to work, because you would draw some sort of a plan, then spend the afternoon in the shop trying to make something that resembled the drawing. Once you had a workable model, then you went back and made a finished drawing for the production part.
Masterful editing turning the torture into a ditty was very funny, but man I felt your pain on this one, ouch.
You bring a lot of joy to others Wes, if it is any consolation, try to remember that, thanks as alway.
I’m so glad to discover that I’m not the only person who struggles with these types of repairs. Thank you Wes, your videos are awesome 🫶 And the world really appreciates you ❤
I loved the admonition "don't drop the small wrench" followed by the hash marks, where every hash mark means climbing down from the work perch to retrieve the dang thing and climbing back to drop it yet again. Hilarious 'cause we have all been there. Great video and I look forward to your next one.
The knowhow, explaining, the comedic timing and the editing are just great. Keep on being yourself and keep up the good work
Wes....you are an internet treasure. I own a 2004 F250 with a six liter.....and I can still watch this with a sense of humor. I live in Texas and my truck is without rust and has 170,000 miles on it. Needless to say....it has had all the major repairs done on it....I still like to drive it....and I always drive with my fingers crossed.
Same here but no major repairs. ... 2004 6.0 F350 FX4. 500k Mike's and still running string. Valve covers have maybe been off 4 times.
Oh man that hit's a little close to home "and i always drive with my fingers crossed." me too man, me too, 2004 6.0 f250 xlt
I agree with other posters that you've outdone yourself with the instructional vignette. Personally, I think it's up there with your all time great 'how to' on fixing a scratch on your dishwasher!
I'm sure I speak for many in saying you never need to apologise for taking some time off. Hope you did something fun 👍🏻.
Ever since I was a little kid I've been enthralled with taking shit apart. It's the going back together (correctly) that always gets me. Lol.
Just found your channel today. I like the way Wes works. Entertaining easy to watch and he doesn't go on and on on needless details. Thanks
Never any need to apologise Wes, good things come to those that wait..
I remember changing valve cover gaskets on my 75 Chev small block in about 3 1/2 minutes. So much for progress.
That is a nasty and horrifying repair to have to do, and you did very well, Wes!
The "bandage" made me laugh too hard. This was an amazing video Wes, thanks for bringing us along
It’s nice to see that they’re people like you do a job correctly still, love your work Wes 🤙
I actually like the 6.0 content. Not sure if it's because i enjoy watching others struggle as I have on the 6.0 or bias because i own one 😂(05 excursion). They are pretty robust but can be annoying to work on. The coolant filter mods are due to the egr cooler issues / scare but regular maintenance / non ford coolant seems to help a lot. I bought into it with the BPD oil cooler relocation kit. 6.0s are still pretty common in VA / NC from what ive seen. Hopefully more will come your way 😁
My NC based 6.0 still running pretty well with about 400k miles.. not the best design but can be reliable with a few changes (egr delete, stud kit, etc) and regular maintenance..
Motorcraft Gold coolant was terrible about the additive package beginning to drop out and solidify in the system which in turn clogged the oil cooler. Like everything else on a 6.0, one thing goes south and left unchecked and it can get uglier, and fast.
Careful! You're rapidly becoming the go-to 6.0 guy!
Man, I feel bad that your pain provides me so much joy! The editing was gold :)
I am impressed with your patience on these engines
Wes your before and after face showed us the stress you had fixing this job more than a 1000 words can do.
not a professional mechanic, just a cheap kid that won’t pay someone to do the work. when i helicoil my valve cover bolts i just skip the drill bit. once all the threads are 100% cooked the tap works great w/o. i use a 1/4 drive ratchet and a 1/4 drive socket backwards where the tap sits in the 1/4 square hole on the socket and the specific size (can’t recall the size rn) barely engages on the ratchet’s anvil. makes it so much faster. i also use the helicoil install tool from auto junk and it’s pretty short. eventually the coil will get fucked too but it comes out with the bolt. all you gotta do is get new bolts. hope this helps my fellow 6.0 freaks
That helicoil install is the stuff of nightmares, holy crap.
Wes, Your humour is priceless 🤣😂😅 listeneing to my laughing out loud every few minutes, my wife asked me, since when car repair videos were this funny. Well, I said to her: "since I watch Wes work - that's when".
Keep em coming - nut just for the humour of course, but also for their instructional value! I always sit straight when you are putting pen to paper. That's never lost on this old car and airplane buff... Greets from far away Switzerland!
Coolant filter is to help catch all the casting sand that comes out of the block and plugs the oil cooler
Is there casting sand coming out of it 18 years later?
@@lolatmyage 100000% yes especially after any type of service that disturbs the system
@@countryboysteve Car's like "pocket sand!!!" lmao
Lmao that was by far the greatest helicoil install I've ever seen.
I live in the UK, we consider 3L to be big so I’d say 6L are vanishingly rare 😂. I don’t think I’ve come across a wheel arch liner that actually fits back in easily (or when it does, half the lip is sticking out elsewhere!). I really enjoyed the cinematic part at the end, thanks for yet another great video Wes
In america we keep going bigger. The modern ford engine is a 6.7. Then they cry bloody murder when diesel goes up.
@@jeffreygoss8109 thats fucking stupid, nobody needs that. Out 2L crafters are big workvans that haul a lot of stuff. Vans are easier than pickups anyways
The model before the 6.0l was the 7.3l. Plus the big 3 made massive v8/v10 gas engines in that 8l+ range.
Letstalkaboutcars i have a 0.898 liter 3 cyl. And under the bonnet its as cramped as this one.
@@henkoosterhof5947 gotta love the engineers.
"too good for your own good" means you can charge appropriately. 👍
a work ethic like yours is worth worth every penny.
Wes, just to give you some relief, I should bring by my 70s squarebody chevy with a straight six. To give yourself a “challenge” with the valve cover gasket, you can either blindfold yourself, or only use one hand for the job. I once changed the alternator in the dark with no light, entirely by feel. These V8 diesels make me want to “run away, run away!”. Thanks for the video.
I'll throw my 68 Camaro v8 & my 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 4.0 in there with your Square Body 6 cyl.
Some of the very finest content on TH-cam, I have learned so much from Wes. A true master of his craft which is very rare these days. If I were a customer of Wes I would drive care free! Keep up the great work and long may it continue.
The montage was a classic!
Wow. The level of patience to hellicoil at an angle in tight space is extraordinary!
You’re very mechanically talented, and your sense of humor is spot on.
The repair bolt is a great idea. To alert the repairer of the bolt it could be anodized red or bright orange.
Or have a larger head, so the you need to use different socket when taking bolts out. Does not guarantee right installation. Using aM7 or M8 bolt could be an solution, but hard to say if there is enough space for those in the cylinderhead..
I feel your pain. I've been teaching high school math for 34 years. There are many days when I think I should just go full time with my handyman work.
I love how you capture the real world struggles, and make me smile a little!!!
The descent into madness music while doing the heli coil was a nice touch. These diesel videos are really making me satisfied with my life choice to change careers lol.
Watched a recent Diesel Creek video and Matt referred to contacting you on a diesel he was working on, says alot for your knowledge and abilities, pretty impressive. You, Matt and Merlyn king of the dodge cummins out in Arizona are my favorites, always look forward to you videos.
Thanks Wes for such a great video! Those Ford 6.0 diesels... the engineers that went on to do great things...
US Army has a repair kit for this issue ... it's called "C4". Bless you Brother.
Watching Wes Work is almost as much fun as listening to Wes Work. Wells done Sir, you never fail.
I especially enjoyed the sequence with the helicoil and the little wrench; good laughs (at your expense).
I feel your pain, Wes! I well (and, I suppose, fondly) remember at about age 15 on a creeper under a rusty school bus with the transmission on my chest and struggling to get it to slide into place! Things were much more simple then, but many similarities remain! Enjoy and appreciate your youth and strength and remember "Life is a sight draft dated yesterday"!
You have a talent for making mundane repairs enjoyable to watch.
Another repair completed properly without any of the disaster causing shortcuts 👌
So much humour in such tight places! And not giving up!! Amazing, and great watching. Cars not built for servicing is a near to theological puzzle.
I’ll never own a 6.0 but your videos are so great it’s like I actually care to learn and watch all of Fords mess. You are helping so many people!
Awesome Wes! Loved the helicoil install for dumbies, then an Escher reference. Lol 👍
I'm guessing that Escher was a fan of perpetual motion machines?
Great video, Wes. I'm reminded how much i love watching people repair cars, rather than me doing it myself.
Love a good powersmoke.
I used to work in a shop that almost exclusively worked on 6.0, 7.3 and 6.6 duramax’s for almost 6 years. I can without a doubt tell you that almost every other 6.0 that came into the shop had stripped out valve cover bolts. This was back in 2010 times. They were still fairly new. We tried everything to fix the holes without helicoils and there’s really not a better way that would hold up to multiple uses. Those bolts were the bane of my existence. We eventually just have the customer the option to either fix it, or we would silicone the gaskets and let it ride with whichever bolts it had left.
A straight 5.9 cummins gives you way more room to work. Nice work Wes. So happy i sold my 6.0 in 2008. :)
It makes me so happy that I already have a Cummins in my 2005 F350 instead of the original six uh oh. It is SO easy to work on, relatively speaking and looks like it came from the factory that way (after I corrected all of the janky wiring and hose routing done by the installer).
Great video. I always enjoy your visual aids and humour. Glad to see you and Mrs. Wes made it to IOLA and spent time with Mortske. If you regret that truck wait for the Plow/Sanding trucks coming in the near future.
It was a good time.
Wes, thanks for sharing your pain. I think all Ford engineers should have to watch these videos, and maybe spend a week in your shop. Keep up the good work!
Ford Engineers should have to watch them 20 times each! And sign a document at the end that says - I will never design something like that again!
What a cluster-fuss Wes! The more you after-market, the more you'll pay for repairs.
Lesson learned on this video right here.
Good old Set of Ignition mini wrenches
I've said if before, you always teach as much as entertain and this video was no exception. My advice for the stripped out bolts on this engine would be to put a large neon sign out front: 6.0 Powerstrokes-No Trespassing.
You are an amazing engineer Wes and *Thank You* for the videos. They are greatly appreciated! 👍
I sold my 20 year old diesel F350 a few years back and I have no regrets. Wallet is thicker than ever and maintenance on my current vehicle is so much quicker and easier. Thanks for the video sir.
What did you switch to?
What did you buy sir if you don't mine?
You deserve more then one adult beverage. Love your videos and your work. Keep on going. Greetings from Germany.
Nailed the edit, really funny despite the anguish of Navi-Cat Vietnam helicopter injection. I look at you, the only "auto" tech I watch, and my cousin who did it for many years before switching to watercraft(s) and I say to myself "how do you not have a stack of corpses?" I work not too distantly from you over in Michigan. Service truckin and shop mechanic, I hate what emissions has done to semi's and equipment.
Then I get a nice warm comforter and a cool pillow to wrap me and lay on as I watch you diagnose, repair, and explain the world's worst engineering graduates' disasters. You explain so well, all walks can follow you. A suit and tie guy has probably impressed a lady by "diagnosing" his uptown rig or hers after watching you. Not that those types ever would, but they'd tell the wrecker driver their two cents, and reassure the girl they knew the issue. All said, I pick up useful tips from you all the time. I wish and hope for you a bunch of 1950's cars and up to 1998 semi's as future work, with an unlimited supply of nos parts and knowledgeable parts people to pull those parts for you. Every dealership who pedals out work should know your channel, and anyone who isn't too up their own ass to learn on the wrenching side should watch you. I appreciate you having the patience to turn out customers and video, edit and educate. Most people or at least some who watch will never know how miserable it is. Especially rust belt, and plow trucks dripping ever so slowly but most inconveniently in your eye, or ear, with dirt and some salt. Anyway you cover all corners, so happy I found you those however many years ago. Appreciate your willingness to dive deeper and show your thought process and explain. Best of the best. Deserve every nice thing you hear and about 10 million subs and again, maybe some 220 Cummins, E6 Mack, 3306, 3406 Cat's DDEC II Detroit's or 8v92's, well you get the point. No can or cannot bus, just linkage. Thanks again, good lord that's a rant. Sorry for the novel lol
Wes, you take a day whenever you want, your CORE watcher will ALWAYS wait for your content, because it's always good. Have you turned into a "storm chaser'? Lol
We need more mechanics like you Wes. Keep up to good work and content 👍👍👍
I'm gonna sound like a broken record...but your Video's are by far the best repair Video's out there.
Your sence of humor is unrivaled.
Just the chart on the wrench dropping had me falling out of my chair with laughter.
Stay Blessed ❤
Best episode ever!! Humor and workmanship on a difficult repair.
Wes, I also have a topside creeper. I drilled holes in between the existing ones to gain alternate heights also. Works well. I agree on the steps. Great video man! I generally don’t work on diesels and watching your struggles reaffirms my decisions to turn them away most of the time!
You're smarter than me!
I really appreciate and enjoy your videos. It really makes me not mind doing some simpler tasks when I see all the crap you go through on some of these vehicles. About 17 years ago I used to work at LAFD shops and we had a huge fleet of 6.0 powerstroke van chassis ambulances and a few pickups. Cabs had to go in the air for almost everything! At least the van chassis had a doghouse inside that gave a little more access.
Another excellent video Wes, thanks, you certainly have patience mate, well done
Who else started to have the biggest grin form on their face like out of the Grinch who stole Christmas (the cartoon version) at the 12:47 mark. I was in tears with the little wrench around the sacrificial drill bit on the diagram with Wes' big hands making the slightest little turns. 😂
That was an epic video. I loved the dripping sarcasm about dropping tiny wrenches and general life choices.
I need to add that 75% of FORD 6.0 PowerStroke trucks are still on the road. The other 25% made it home.
Thanks again for entertaining me.
You remind me I'm not the only one challenged, as a rule, by so many projects. And your attitude is admirable.
Thanks for all the time you put into making the videos
You are 4given 4 being late.
Nice work as always, Wes. I groaned when you talked about the stripped bolt (but LOL'd at the bandaid and beverage).
If you're having any trouble getting to sleep at night, read up on the history of the 6.0 and the reason for the coolant filter will be clear. It's the best mod you can make to those.
I guess. I've seen hundreds running around with no filter doing just fine. But I guess it helps sell parts.
Mix some Lavender Oil & Permethrin to get rid of the Flies. Spray the outside of your shop with it mostly but you can use it on your clothing & spray your doors inside with it too. Works pretty good. About once a week or so
6:04 “Good news for us though, since a lot of the bolts are missing.” 🤣
I worked for one of our local ambulance services and we had 4x4 fords with the 6.0. We blew 4 turbos on each of them. I think that engine was made by gremlins. Our local ford dealer refused to work on them. We had to have them shipped 165 miles to have someone work on them. I think the builder made them to screw with the mechanics minds. Great work and videos Wes keep it up.
Should you have this issue again (and you probably will), try the solid SS thread 'self-tapping' inserts. They are available from different companies in flange and non-flange options. To install them in a tight location, you can use a short bolt and a nut to lock the insert at the end of the bolt and of course a little red locktite wouldn't hurt. Just be careful you get it started straight. In regards to your service platform, slit a piece of rubber fuel line and silicone it over the sharp edge. That corner looks like a set of stiches waiting to happen. Have a great day and thanks for the great video.
Great idea on the repair kit for the stripped bolts. Just make the new bolt a bright strange color to remind you where it goes.