Alex Bruene

I've seen that before. It was caused by the sensor being left loose.

It's a rebuilt factory turbo. They build them at the location. He says he sells lots of them with no issues. He's put 3 on this truck. I did run a VGT test, and the results were a little off compared to the "good turbo" example on the VVT test help page. I suggested the the cam gear was possibly not installed correctly, but he shrugged that off. I left it with the fact that I could do no further diagnosis on the truck without starting to take stuff apart, and recheck his work. He's been on it for 2 months. From what I can see, this truck used to frequent a local dealership, but for some reason they decided to take it elsewhere, and let a guy that has never done 6.0 headgaskets before to learn on their truck.

I asked if they took a wire wheel to the injector tips, to which I got a mumbled response that I think was supposed to be a denial... But I think they may have.

Snag a picture of that. Sorry... I already put it back together and blew it out the door.

This truck has all the things I hate. Aftermarket filters, aftermarket rebuilt turbo, aftermarket head-gasket/stud kit, K&N turbo wrecker. Broken everything. Injector harness siliconed to to the injectors. FICM connectors broken-mind you, they made up an ingenious bracket to hold the connectors in... He was quite proud of it, and all the effort he put into it... When I told him how inexpensive FICM harnesses are, his jaw dropped!

There's all sorts of file converters out there. I can't remember the one I use, but it was a free download, and works fine.

Yeah. I took the fitting out and checked the intake port. I asked him if he removed the injectors before he took the heads off... He said no. So, perhaps the injector tips hit the deck of the block, or the bench...

Here's the story. I've inheirited a 2007 F-250 from a local garage. They replaced the heads and installed studs and replaced the EGR cooler and turbo. The tech started coming by a few weeks ago with issues he was having, particularily with constantly plugging up the IPR. I suggested to him to make sure it had an OEM oil filter (which it didn't) and to replace the oil cooler screen and clean the passage to the HPOP (he did not change the oil cooler initially). Now, the issues with the IPR have been addressed, but this thing has a terrible turbo lag. I've tested everything I possibly can. ICP and ICP desired are on track. IPR at hot idle is under 25%. Fuel pressure is 55 psi. I've dropped the exhaust and checked the EGR. It will make 25 psi of boost, but it takes a long time. The only concern that I think I've found is the LOAD PID is a little high at hot idle at 37%. Hotline said that a LOAD PID above 30% suggests the injector tips may have been damaged when the work was being done. Does that sound plausible? I've exhasuted my knowledge on this one, and am calling on the brilliant minds here!

There is a dealership in Edmonton that constantly bombards the Ontario job sites looking for techs. I believe the dealership is Denny Andrews Ford... This ad has run almost daily for 6 months or more... Automotive Technicians and Journeyman Diesel Technicians – ( 3rd yr, 4th yr, journeymen and certified diesel techs) Our busy Ford dealership In Edmonton is currently under a huge expansion and our hiring Automotive Technicians and Journeymen Diesel Technicians. we are a non union and flat rate shop and offer better than average wages. We Offer: Benefit Package with Disability, health and dental UP to 41.50 per hr A performance bonus at year end Qualifications: Highly Motivated and personable Individuals Must take pride in your work Ability to work in a fast paced team environment General and Diesel Experience Must have a valid drivers license with abstract 3rdyr, 4thyr, journeymen and certified diesel techs Must have a minimum of 3 years experience. Previous Ford Experience is a huge asset **PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILE WE ARE POSTING THIS JOB IN MULTIPLE CITIES ONLINE, THE POSITION WILL BE BASED IN EDMONTON, AB** Please submit your resume for consideration. Keywords: Diesel Service Technicians, Heavy-duty truck mechanics, Service technicians, Specialists, diesel engine, diesel mechanic, Ford technician, Ford mechanic, Ontario, ON So, what's with this place? Why can't they staff the place? Is there no local talent? From what I can see, it looks like it might be a bit low on the pay scale for the Alberta dollar... What gives?

Me too... I think they're awesome. I used them for coolant, oil, fuel, washer fluid. Whenever we finish with them, we rinse them out and set them near the shop door-where the sun shines on them and dries them out.

The factory system will probably work great... But, the performance aftermarket will come up with some way to fuck it up.

It looks like we'll be giving them to our body shop.

Front covers can be done quite easily without removing any of the cooling module components.

Looks like a real treat. Have fun, car guys!

Now that is saying something! Yes, out of the frying pan, into the fire. I can not even begin to tell you how much I HATE those cars! I know I have made loads more $$$ working on diesels than one ever could on those cars ! The 6.0 paid for my house, and the 6.4 paid for my cottage. I can't say that for the LS!

Now that is saying something! Yes, out of the frying pan, into the fire. I can not even begin to tell you how much I HATE those cars!

The Lincoln LS is the reason I made the switch from drivability tech to diesel tech.

Pretty cool! I've been hearing a lot about the new prototypes that use no coolant or fuel.

The only thing worthwhile that I've ever seen from any of the "wallet-flush-machine" companies is the 6.0 EGR system cleaners and hot-oil flushes. Everything else belongs in the green, cylindrical filing cabinet.

The last dealer I worked at used it. I prefer BG products and BG support over TerraClean. Keeping in mind, most of the things both companies offer are mere wallet flushes-but TerraClean is worse, IMHO.

Hey, Chan... How does the song in the Band-Aid commercial go again?

???WTF???? Broken bolt removal was something we were taught in about first year. And now we need to hire someone special? We don't need to hire somebody special. Problem is, we are only allowed to charge a maximum of 1 hour per R.O. M-time for bolt removal, where Ford will pay sublets substantially more. All I essentially have to do is break one drill bit, and I'm doing the job for free... Where I have seen bolt extraction sublet bills paid by Ford in excess of $400.

The strangest P252F I ever had to figure out was caused by a cracked flywheel. I suppose the vibration made by the crack mimicked the vibration caused by the crankshaft splashing through oil.

In Ontario, the Employments Standards Act prohibits charging employees for damages or losses at work. But, if you keep fucking up, you get the shoe!

I'm just watching Undercover Boss Canada. Tonight, they are featuring Mr. Lube ( http://www.mrlube.com/en/Default.aspx for my American friends that have luckily never heard of them). They just serviced a 6.4 L diesel, and filled it with 6.6L of 5W20.