Keith Browning

I'll agree that valve float is a problem when you have a runaway. It ruins all the fun.

For much less you can get it stripped and re-laminated. We have done a few tanks with these people with no problems. I forget the price but it was 1/2 or less than that of a new tank and they warranty it for 3/36. New tank id only 12/12 from Ford. As I recall they even have exchange tanks in stock now otherwise it was a few days turn around. Gas Tank Renu - USA, New Jersey Finger's Radiator 2005 US Highway #1 North Brunswick, NJ. 08902 1-732-297-3563

I have done a few tensioners.

Tell me you can't smell your urine while you are pissin? Interesting reading Asparagus, a green vegetable belonging to the lily family, has one notorious side effect for some diners who eat enough of it. Within a half-hour of asparagus consumption, some people notice their urine has acquired a very pungent odor, often compared to rotting cabbage, ammonia or rotten eggs. The effects of asparagus on urine are generally fleeting and harmless, but it's not necessarily the consumer's finest hour, bodily excretion-wise. The good news is that asparagus does not affect everyone. Studies conducted on the "asparagus urine" phenomenon (aren't you glad you didn't volunteer!) indicate that roughly 40 to 50 percent of those tested developed the distinctive odor. Surprisingly enough, there is also a segment of the population who cannot smell the sulphurous fumes of asparagus-laced urine. It is believed that both the generation of the odoriferous urine and the ability to smell it are based on genetics. Only those with a certain gene can break down the chemicals inside the asparagus into their smelly components, and only those with the proper gene can smell the results of that chemical breakdown. Scientists are still not entirely sure which set of chemical compounds contained in asparagus actually cause the smelly pee. The stalks themselves do not acquire a similar odor as they are prepared, so whatever happens most likely happens after ingestion. Experts believe that those with a certain gene produce a digestive enzyme which breaks down the asparagus into various chemical compounds. One of those compounds is called methyl mercaptan, which is the same chemical which gives a skunk its defensive smell. One theory suggests that asparagus breaks down quickly in the body and an enzyme releases methyl mercaptan, which eventually goes through the kidneys and is excreted as a waste product in the urine. Others suggest that the asparagus smell is created by other chemical compounds called thioesters. There is also a compound called asparagusic acid, which is not surprisingly found primarily in asparagus. If these compounds are broken down and mixed with the genetically-created enzyme, the results could be a strong smelling urine. This smell is actually considered to be good news, since it proves that the asparagus eater's kidneys are functioning as they should.

I think we already have one or two Windtars beached for the subframe already.

Did you know that eating asparagus can make your pee smell like burnt plastic? Oh man I was worried there for a while. Thank goodness Dr. Internet diagnosed my smelly pee problem. Another round of asparagus confirmed it. Funny, I never noticed that before.

You do know they make frozen pancakes right?

My bets are this truck needs a significant amount more work than the list you have here. Fuel tank rust and delamination concerns get real expensive, real fast. Since you already show DTC's for cylinder contribution I have a gut feeling the damage has been done. Just a guess (without proper fuel pressure readings and, enhanced power balance tests) fuel tank, fuel pump, filters, fuel pressure regulator and 8 fuel injectors. The temperature readings are begging a close look at the coolers. The coolant loss from the degas bottle also is of concern. A close look at the turbo may also be prudent... you know where this is going. Most of what this guy wants will probably prove to be incidental.

We have heard of this scenario a few times and discussed it HERE. Apparently under the right conditions, enough antifreeze in the oil can take out an entire set of injectors. If you didn't change the oil during the repair, you should have. The one factor we cannot control is the customer or the driver of the vehicle and how long the engine has been run with coolant in the oil. Usually this is not the case as when a cooler fails it becomes evident very quickly. And to answer your question, I personally have not seen this.

Okay. Have you actually done this and wihout pulling out threads and breaking plugs? ow many has the instructor removed? Just askin.

I had similar troubles with my first SYNC run in. Ugh! Once you have a little familiarity and your IDS has already download some files it gets better. Now that SYNC is in Tore trucks we all are going to have to deal with this eventually.

The difference in the order of the aftertreatment components is the factor. If you think about it, this, although potentially confusing, makes more sense than keeping the sensor numbering the same and having to add new DTC's based on application and different ordering of the components which would lead to additional pinpoint tests... additional confusion... I still have not heard a good answer as to why the different order of the DOC, DPF and SCR.

Aside from that the instrument cluster will flash a message about it to the driver.

Does the wastegate actually move when commanded in data logger? Does it move enough? My first run in with one of the the rubber vacuum connector on the wastegate vacuum control solenoid had a weird split in it. Performing the pinpoint tests everything passed using my vacuum pump and gauge because they had their own hoses. I couldn't even hear a vacuum leak but it was there. Different DTC than you though. Thought I would mention it just in case.

Can't mow my lawn. It's under 2.5 feet of snow. Now for New Jersey this winter is a good one in my opinion as I like snow but there are a lot of folks that had enough after the Christmas weekend blizzard. We have had a storm every week since the holidays with another due mid week. This time mixed precipitation is forecast. My mailbox is below snow level so if we get mostly snow the roads are going to get a bit narrower unless the plows hit 50 while pushing snow! I am thinking Brad has been hit much harder too.

2309 - 6.7L DIESEL MIL DTC P0299 SOME 2011 F-SUPER DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MIL CONCERN WITH DTC P0299. THIS MAY BE DUE TO AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE ACTUATOR. PRIOR TO PERFORMING NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS, CHECK THE TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE ADJUSTMENT. REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL, SECTION 303-04D. NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE THE WASTEGATE ACTUATOR RETENTION CLIP DURING THE SERVICE PROCEDURE AS IT CAN EASILY FALL AND BECOME LOST. IF ACTUATOR ADJUSTMENT IS CORRECT, PROCEED WITH NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS.

Good find Jim and thank you for posting it. This link must be added to the Diesel Mentor Directory! I found IDM's for under $200 USD http://www.autocomputerexchange.com/Makes/Ford/3

Glad to see they finally learned their lesson by not directly stealing my pictures or duplicating my articles and publishing them in their bulletins. The link is perfectly acceptable.

Then take the manifild to a local machine shop that can hot tank it and set it aside for the next one you have a problem with or have apert.

I doubt that there will be sufficient carbon buildup in 300 miles to create enough carbon that will break off into chunks. Thoroughly cleaning a 6.0L intake manifold actually requires being hot tanked. You cannot effectively "scrape" out the EGR port and typical parts washers can not remove carbon sufficiently. In my shop we have come to the point that where there is a certain amount of carbon the manifold gets sent out for hot tank cleaning. We have obtained a spare manifold which allows us to always have a fresh one on hand instead of waiting two days to get the manifold back which will hold the job up sometimes tying up a bay in the process.

The revised puller parts are definately more stout. In fact, the first time I used mine it pulled the valve apart leaving the stuck part in the intake. Brilliant.

That is good news. Keep us posted!

I was thinking that myself.

Any really weird issues like this I have seen ended up being steering gears. Some gears would bind and free up usually causing the driver to over correct. Of course I would want to eliminate any other possibilities first. I would think that any suspension issues would have to be really obvious to cause this.

The head? Try half of the block!!! Look at the engine again, the pistons are laying out in the open nice and neat like they are sunbathin.