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You would have to be new to not know this and it's not the best news I am afraid. The Y-pipe that goes from both exhaust manifolds to the turbo is probably cracked and leaking. This is very common and I would bet that's your leak. Done many myself and the rest of the guys probably have too.

Looks like a cat to me. It must be pretty big because it looks kinda like its outside the frame. It's gotta be a cat.

How many rolls of tape have you collected? /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif

Then there's the guys that have a truck that is overloaded with just the body on it (forget about loading it) and want us to warranty a tranny at 95000? No service record or even history. Oh yeah, the jack ass had the nutz to call Ford and complain. Well the engine is covered for 100000, so is the trans under the powertrain warranty? HuH?

I have seen Banks advertise an exhaust brake but I don't know how this can work on a 6L without causing the EBP signal to spike and cause the pcm to react. Check engine light? Surging? Maybe but then again I have never seen this on a Powerstroke. By the time a lot of the trucks get mods they are out of warranty and most of us never see them.

SSM#4624 - 2003-2006 F-SUPER DUTY/2003-2005 EXCURSION/2004-2006 E-SERIES 6.0L - NEW HEAD GASKET AVAILABLE SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A LOW COOLANT LEVEL OR COOLANT EXPELLED FROM THE DEGAS BOTTLE CAP. THE CONDITION TYPICALLY OCCURS WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE UNDER A LOAD, SUCH AS TRAILER TOWING, DRIVING UPHILL, OR BOTH. PRIOR TO MAKING ANY REPAIRS VERIFY THE COOLANT LEVEL IS NOT OVERFULL. THE LEVEL SHOULD BE AT THE "MIN" LINE IN THE DEGAS BOTTLE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. IF THE DEGAS BOTTLE IS NOT OVERFULL, FOLLOW NORMAL COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEAT DIAGNOSIS IN THE WORKSHOP MANUAL AND PC/ED. IF DIAGNOSIS LEADS TO HEAD GASKETS, REVISED HEAD GASKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. CHECK THE HEAD SURFACE FINISH QUALITY AND FLATNESS PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE NEW HEAD GASKETS. MONITOR OASIS FOR RELEASE OF A TSB.

If your parts dep doesent stock the EBP sensors or ran our you now have to call in each order to get one. What the? Okay maybe it's to be sure that we aren't doing the recalls but I think the answer to that is to bounce the claims! I needed a sensor for an 03 and If we didn't have 20 in stock I would have had to delay the repair another day? This ain't right. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/mad.gif Ford really has their heads up their asses!!!!!!!!!!! It's bad enough I have to emergency order a couple of EGR valves every week

From what I am reading here it looks like Ford already can tell if there was. What would be nice is if there was a way to easily detect it at the dealer level. Hmmm, maybe a new code like a P1001 that CANT be cleared! Maybe that will help identify the root cause of some failures.

Mike I do the same with the anti seize. I have never been able to get a stuck plug out. I think I read somewhere that someone said they use an impact hammer to whack it loose. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hammer2.gif

Yes, have seen this three times but not recently. It confuses the heck out of you and you think that you did something wrong. Replace the FICM.

I am working on a 2003 SD that just cuts out while driving. I am chasing down the VPWR circuit to the engine cause thats where I usually find a short. Anyway, the fuel heater is in this circuit and over the years I have found a lot of those rotted out and shorting on the filter or base. Long story short - it'sdifferent! When did this change type/style/ I am used to the flat plate type and this truck has a tube. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/shrug.gif

I did not hear that the cab HAS to come off but I did hear that the 6.4 was going to be tighter than the 6.0. Who was your instructor? You went to Yonkers training center? Did they still have that picture of a cab off chassis saying don't do it? Kinda ironic huh?

Keith were do you get your information from so freakin quick? I think you got it right because my rep told me the same thing today EBP SENSORS and a REFLASH /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif coming to a dealer near you!

Keith were do you get your information from so freakin quick? I think you got it right because my rep told me the same thing today EBP SENSORS and a REFLASH /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif coming to a dealer near you!

It seems to me that posting this information to the public before it is officially announced only hurts us because we are not quite ready to help these people but I guess the Dudly-do-gooders of the internet mean well. No offense webmaster! at least you don't run vins on OASIS and then have to hear all the negative comments about the stealer and padlocking the diag connector so the dealer hacks dont f-up their trucks. Personally, I think that unless a customers truck is having problems these people should wait for their recall letters and make an appointment instead of getting someone to run their vin number and rushing the dealers. At least these recalls look easy to perform and it will get the trucks in the bays for some upsell. I hope!

It seems to me that posting this information to the public before it is officially announced only hurts us because we are not quite ready to help these people but I guess the Dudly-do-gooders of the internet mean well. No offense webmaster! at least you don't run vins on OASIS and then have to hear all the negative comments about the stealer and padlocking the diag connector so the dealer hacks dont f-up their trucks. Personally, I think that unless a customers truck is having problems these people should wait for their recall letters and make an appointment instead of getting someone to run their vin number and rushing the dealers. At least these recalls look easy to perform and it will get the trucks in the bays for some upsell. I hope!

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Hey ktmlew, How is the job hunt going for ya? Are you still thinking of teaching? just curious

PCV tubes rotting out and splitting too. They seem to rot at the throttle body connection and make a lot of noise so they are easy to identify quickly.

I am liking it! They can fire Earnie as far as I am concerned. This way of presenting vehicle information blows him away but I think earnie would make a better site search tool. Earnie is nothing more than a Site Bot that searches and retrieves data according to your question. Yes, I loke it a lot

Yes, EGR valves have been hard to get and my parts dept. won't stock them for some reason. When I need one I have to order it and upgrade it and I might see it the next day depending on when I ask for it. Early enough in the day and I see it late the next day from Fed Ex. Is there something that prevents us from ordering these for stock or is my parts not workin with me?

I found this on another site hope it's okay to post. It does not say who it's from but I think it goes with the first post on this topic somehow. Makes ya wonder if Ford fearing a mass exodus of diesel techs from the dealers. TO: Dealer Principals, Service Managers DATE: 5/11/2005 SUBJECT: Diesel Specialist Technician Recognition, Pay Plans and and Satisfaction The purpose of this email is to inform Dealer Principals and Service Managers of issues related to Diesel Technician recognition, pay plans, and overall employee satisfaction. My visits to most every dealership brings messages from the Diesel Technicians that they are unhappy with the level of work they are investing, and the pay they receive for that work. This dissatisfaction is from several sources, but the main factor is their work mix has shifted from 40% Warranty repairs, to about 75-85% Warranty repairs. With this shift, the technicians are seeing a drop in hours turned, and a drop in their pay check. This has resulted in some technicians leaving Ford Dealerships, seeking an improved pay check through large Ford fleets or aftermarket diesel shops. It seems the latest buzz word around town is "Effective Labor Rate" and how can I get this number up. There are several ways to improve this important measure, but I ask that before you implement changes, like a Matrix Labor Rate, you first consider other options carefully. Raising labor rates is one solution, but is not always the answer to making improvements or increasing business. Altering dispatching of work to lower skill technicians really is not the answer to this issue either. This can result in some serious shop morale issues, and is rarely worth the gain. Your diesel techs should be doing some diesel maintenance from time to time - give them a break. We need to price diesel work competitively and begin advertising for the maintenance and engine repairs out their beyond the 5 Year / 100,000 mile warranty mark. It is not likely there will be any significant changes in the Ford Labor Time Standards published on the 6.0L Diesel. As this motor changes, labor times will be updated. A look at your 126 will give you an idea what your Service Department is spending on warranty in the diesel area. Some dealerships are trending high on this report, and do need to take actions to address both parts and labor expense under warranty. The following topics are offered with my shared commentary as thought starters for you. I encourage each Dealer Principal to review these very hot topics with your Service Manager. Please assure your valued Diesel Technicians remain at the Dealership, and are not lost to the aftermarket. Diesel Specialist Recognition A letter of thanks and recognition was mailed by Francisco Codina, President of FCSD, to each of your Ford Diesel Certified Technicians last week. This letter of thanks included a $50.00 Rotunda Gift Certificate to purchase tools and equipment through the Ford Rotunda Technician Tool Program (RTTP). This is a great time to personally thank your technicians for a job well done, and their commitment to customer satisfaction with tough issues that have been with us for the past two years on the 6.0L Diesel. Pay Plans / Warranty Payment As we approach the time of year that Warranty Labor Rate increases come to most dealerships, I would encourage you all to take a look at Technician Pay Plans, with a close look at each Diesel Technician, and their hours turned over the past three years. You will likely see a decline in the hours paid to these technicians under the Flat Rate System. This is due to the shift of labor from a near equal mix of Warranty to Customer pay, to about 85% Warranty repairs. Many of these technicians tell me they rarely see a Customer Pay job or any maintenance work as they are the "experts" that are required (under Diesel Certification requirements) to complete warranty repairs on diesels. It seems that their investment in training certification has taken them to a place where they are being penalized for their knowledge by working on the "warranty clock." In general these technicians are very unhappy with this change as it hits them right in the wallet. There is a solution to this issue. There needs to be a change in the hourly wage that is paid these technicians. The range I see these technicians paid in the Market area varies from $23.00 to $27.00 per flat rate hour. Please take a look at all your technicians pay plans, and make sure your competitive, fair, and paying a wage that will keep them at your dealership. I would also suggest a close look at dispatching practices, and the work mix you are giving these valued technicians. Don't expect or force them to be on the warranty clock 100% of the time. Diesel Certified Technicians / Training for the Future In general I see most dealerships don't have the number of Certified Diesel Technicians they need to "grow the business" and are not looking at completing the training they needed to bring lower level technicians up the training ladder. Typically this process, to certify a diesel technician, takes from 1-2 years depending on the level of the technician being trained. Most stores need from three to five Diesel Certified Technicians to handle work that is available. There are some larger stores that have six or more certified diesel technicians, and are being rewarded for their ability to quickly get diesel work done. Trust me, there is no shortage of diesel work, and in the next three months, this work load will increase significantly. The answer to this issue is to "grow your own" technicians, and begin right now. Select a technician, get the pre-requisites completed, and get technicians scheduled for diesel training ASAP. Due to the hardware issues with these classes, they are taught in the Training Centers only (SLC, Denver, Albuquerque). These classes will not be taken to Boise. You may need to send your technician to another location for this important training, and it will not be easy to get into these classes without course requests. Enrollment of an employee in the Ford ASSET program is the quickest way to get a trained and experienced technician at the dealership. Sponsoring of a FACT student at a school like UTI Phoenix does bring some valued classroom credentials, and is a great source of new technicians. The bottom line is that we need to take a very serious look at getting ready for this ever increasing area of our business, and the seasonal rush that will be here very soon. Ford offers Web, FMT and Fordstar Training on the 6.0L / 7.3L Diesel engines, and I encourage diesel technicians to complete these courses. The 6.0L Diesel courses are all very new. There is also an instructor led 6.0L Diesel class that is rarely requested. It can be found in the Course Catalog in STARS2. We do plan on offering the "diesel series" over the summer, so be sure to have your course requests in the system. The best training on this motor is hands on, and an apprentice who can work with a valued veteran will get the tips on how to fix these right. The 6.0L Diesel is a hard engine to work on, and one that is not forgiving of mistakes. It requires a Certified, Experienced, Hard working technician with a positive attitude. We need to want to work on these trucks. Latest Technical Actions / Feedback on the Latest Level of Software The latest release / update of software for 2004 and 2005 Diesels is working well. It does improve drivability significantly, and has resolved most all issues related to surge, bucking and trailer hitching under load. It is recommended for all units. It is important to do a test-drive after this work, and the transmission will shift harsh and quick till it learns how to behave. We still recommend activating Tow-Haul when hauling loads. This alters shift points and does improve power and performance.

DUDE! I got a Dell! Inspiron 2200 and I upgraded the screen to 15". I was using an old IBM with a 12 inch screen. Whoooo hooo! I can read wiring diagrams now without scrolling or squinting. Having your own computer in the bay is definately tha way to go.

Quote: The Salesman said..." You said a mouthful. If I had a dollar for every time I have heard that one! Quote: Personally, I have stopped arguing with people on these Internet sites. Why do you bother with them in the first place? I have seen a lot of your posts on the diesel stop and I know that you are giving straight answers and good advice but most of these people just want to argue and wouldnt know the truth if you smacked them in the head with it. I have never seen such a bunch of back end engineers and owners trying to defraud us, the dealers and Fords warranty. The topper is they refer to us as HACKS! BTW I am assuming that you are the same forddoctor? Sorry if I am wrong!

Hey! How did you make it so long without pulling a 6 liter? Man, i have done FIVE of these truck stuffers and I still can't get one out in much less than a day. Make sure you document all of your time and everything you do to get paid some of the extra time that you WILL spend. Do you have the hoist brackets that mount to the front of the block and rear brace? I'd love to smack the jack ass that did the R&I for the time study in 11.6 hours. Good luck.