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Licreek
Explorer
Jul 15, 2017

Diesel Mechanic

Just bought a 06 Ford with 6.0 SD. I live in the flordia Keys and there are no diesel services down here. The nearest city is Homestead which is still small, or Miami big city. Any help with how i go about finding a good mechanic who knows diesels? I need to find out what updates have been done to my motor, like head bolts. Anyone know shop in the Miami area? Thanks, Lee
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  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Jul 15, 2017
    Start by looking at the top of a head stud...if it has ARP in it the engine has been worked on by someone who knew what he was doing. Is there a water filter mounted behind the radiator on the passenger side? Another indication someone knew what they were doing.

    I would watch videos by this guy. I recently bought a 07 6.0 he had bulletproofed.
  • Redwoodcamper's avatar
    Redwoodcamper
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2017
    Take it back! I would literally rather have several diseases than own a 6.0. I say that because I have worked on many of them.
    Google, "diesel mechanic shop near me."
    Or go on fte forums and ask in the 6.0 section. Most areas have at least one shop dedicated to fixing Ford's screw up.
  • FSJPat's avatar
    FSJPat
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2017
    Do a google search for diesel performance using your location, the nearest one should pop up
  • Greene728's avatar
    Greene728
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2017
    DownTheAvenue wrote:
    Licreek wrote:
    Do you think the Ford dealer is the place to go to fix Fords screw ups on this motor?? Will they disable the EGR system ect.??? I think not. I think i need a guy that knows the correct mods.


    I think you are rude. You wanted to know what updates had been done on the motor, your exact words. If anything had been done pursuant to recalls, they would have the records. Even perhaps, they could offer you a referral to an independent garage who also could help you. With your attitude, you will need all the help you can get. Good luck!


    This!
  • Turtle_n_Peeps's avatar
    Turtle_n_Peeps
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2017
    I don't understand OP?

    Didn't you ask what mods or updates were done to the truck when you bought it?

    If you go to a Ford dealership have them pull an OASIS report for you. It will only show what updates and work Ford did.

    If the mods were done by a non-dealership only way to tell what mods were done to the inside of the motor is to tear the thing down and look.

    Good luck.
  • DownTheAvenue's avatar
    DownTheAvenue
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2017
    Licreek wrote:
    Do you think the Ford dealer is the place to go to fix Fords screw ups on this motor?? Will they disable the EGR system ect.??? I think not. I think i need a guy that knows the correct mods.


    I think you are rude. You wanted to know what updates had been done on the motor, your exact words. If anything had been done pursuant to recalls, they would have the records. Even perhaps, they could offer you a referral to an independent garage who also could help you. With your attitude, you will need all the help you can get. Good luck!
  • Licreek's avatar
    Licreek
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2017
    Do you think the Ford dealer is the place to go to fix Fords screw ups on this motor?? Will they disable the EGR system ect.??? I think not. I think i need a guy that knows the correct mods.

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