cheldmann Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 I got a 03 with a melted stand pipe. Just wondering what some of you guys have found when this happens. we have had a few here, but didnt tear into the engine just put a long block in. this one doesnt look to be as bad as the few ive seen, egr cooler isnt blown, but the radiator is leaking trans fluid in the coolant, not sure if its related to it over heating or not. so ive heard of piston jets getting plastic in them, anything else i should look for when i tear into it. planning on putting an oil cooler and egr cooler on, checking the hp system out and dropping the pan to clean and make sure the piston jets are flowing free. then putting it back together and hoping the heads are ok! has good relative compression and sounds good cranking. injectors buzzing good also, il probly oring them while appart. its a truck i bought to fix up so thats why im not sticking an engine in from the get go. So just wondering if theres anything else i should look for while appart. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregH Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 That plastic that used to be the standpipe melts at 350 degrees. Unfortunatly, when it melts, it flows with the engine oil - which means it'll go everywhere oil does... Once the engine died, it cooled down below 350, and the plastic solidified into a nice veneer through the entire system. Getting it out will be next to impossible. You might be fighting an uphill battle. I would consider getting a used engine and going with that if you don't want to break it off for a reman... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Ditto, trying to fix that engine is courting the devil. Replace the engine and save yourself some time. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 It's been 350* I'd say it's fucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 If you call the Hot-line and tell them the standpipe melted they will tell you that the engine is junk. I have had only two grace my bay. One was a brand spanking new E350 with a loose lower radiator clamp from the factory. The van was drop shipped in PA and we sent a "sales driver" to bring it to the dealer. It had not gotten it's PDI yet. The driver was oblivious to the smoke and the warning lights on the dash. Yeahhh Mon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheldmann Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 yeah i know it had to get 350. but im just thinking that if the egr cooler didnt blow that there may not be much damage. i have a used engine with one cracked head leaking fuel into the coolant and can get another head for it, i just want to try a quick fix first and see what happens. stil thinking about what to do havent taken it appart yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 I don't think that an un-blown EGR cooler is an indicator that things are alright. A melted standpipe is evidence enough that then engine has been subjected to severe temperatures. I realize you haven't taken it apart yet but I don't think there is a quick fix for these situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregKneupper Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Dont fix it. It is not worth it at all. Its a boat anchor now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamageINC Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Yeah, I've seen overheating conditions that DIDN'T melt the standpipe and still resulted in severely warped cylinder heads, (and thus failed head gaskets) as well as metal-transfer from the piston to the cylinder walls. I'd be on the hunt for a new engine, my friend. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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