sixturbosix Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I am doing my first set of headgaskets in cab.I have done alot of 6.0l headgaskets cab off. I can tell you already I could probably do them faster in cab but the back strain is not worth it.I have done only two y-pipes in vehicle and it was over a year ago scince I have done one and I remember then I was ready to cut it out before I was through.What are some tips on removing one.I was just told I have to replace another one next week also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Just undo the bolts off the exhaust manifold, and then remove the head. Should be able to get it out fairly easy once you have the heads off. Just put it back in before you put the head on, set it on the tin shield bolted to the HPOP cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I've only ever done ONE set of heads with the cab on, and it was quite some time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixturbosix Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 That is probably the road I will take.Actually heads in cab are not as bad as I thought they would be.My back just won't allow it very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendpowerstroke Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 That is probably the road I will take.Actually heads in cab are not as bad as I thought they would be.My back just won't allow it very often.I'm sure it's worse,My back won't allow it once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixturbosix Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 If I had to do them like this all the time the dealer would need an in house chiropractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselD Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 the y-pipe comes right out with the turbo out and remove the ficm along with the rear bracket. just take care not to bend it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 If I had to do them like this all the time the dealer would need an in house chiropractor. Boy you ain't kiddin! It's just too much climbing up and down and leaning down to work on these engines is added strain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluovlcrta5ed79 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Call me crazy but my back is still ok and I prefer not to mess with the cab and just yank the heater box and go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendpowerstroke Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Call me crazy but my back is still ok and I prefer not to mess with the cab and just yank the heater box and go. Did I just hear a door open?? YOUR CRAZY!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Well you did ask for it Pete! Pulling the cab on pre-2008 trucks is a preference thing. For me it is better all around with the cab off as I can access everything on the engine easily which helps ensure proper assembly. For me it is easier to torque the head bolts - and be sure I got it right. For me it is getting old laying over the radiator working with my ass in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchan68 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Well you did ask for it Pete! Pulling the cab on pre-2008 trucks is a preference thing. For me it is better all around with the cab off as I can access everything on the engine easily which helps ensure proper assembly. For me it is easier to torque the head bolts - and be sure I got it right. For me it is getting old laying over the radiator working with my ass in the air.I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoWilimek Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Originally Posted By: Keith Browning Well you did ask for it Pete! Pulling the cab on pre-2008 trucks is a preference thing. For me it is better all around with the cab off as I can access everything on the engine easily which helps ensure proper assembly. For me it is easier to torque the head bolts - and be sure I got it right. For me it is getting old laying over the radiator working with my ass in the air. I agree. +1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixturbosix Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 The in cab headgasket procedure for me was 2 jobs in 1.My first and my last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Heads in cab sucks... My big ass doesn't like working over fenders or over a radiator. I pull the cab to pull out motors, but for a much more different and frightening reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I pull the cab to pull out motors, but for a much more different and frightening reason. Tell us the story Uncle Aaron - puhleeeeeeeze? We like stories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluovlcrta5ed79 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I guess there is just more that 1 way to skin a cat. lol what ever works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Well that's just it, I think if we take a look at almost any job different techs will find one or two different approaches to it and for different reasons. It is good that we discuss these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 If you have to do them in cab, pull the front wheels and set the axle down on the ground. No more up and down then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Originally Posted By: Aaron I pull the cab to pull out motors, but for a much more different and frightening reason. Tell us the story Uncle Aaron - puhleeeeeeeze? We like stories! Well, the first two motors I pulled out at my new shop, I got told the cherry picker wouldn't lift a 6.0 (First one being the "Find The Standpipe" motor, the second being a 2006 6.0 for a bedplate gasket that turned into a fucking SHIT SHOW, because I noticed the EGR cooler was leaking once I got it apart, and do you think the 3C3Z-6A642-CA was available? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Three weeks that prick tied my spare bay up.) SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooo. Cab comes off, and the lift truck gets used to pull the motor out. (The first one I wheeled the chassis outside, and the steering turned slightly, so it was a real pain in the testicles to get the cab/chassis alignment right again. Last one, I tried to use the "busted" cherry picker, which works AWESOME, except it's a folding one an on of he pins doesn't line up properly, so I had to install the pin using the variable rate swing press. In other news - During the re-install, my hand slipped on the pressure release on the hydraulic portion of the picker, so the engine fell rather quickly. It hit the frame, slid back, and THUMP. the bellhousing went onto the dowels, the converter studs went through the flywheel, and the mounts fell into the mounting holes in the frame. Myself an my helper just stood there and stared at each other in disbelief. I went and bought a lotto ticket. Won a free ticket, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbriggs Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Hahahah. That never happens!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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