Wizbangdoodle wrote:
Several pieces of good advice here. I would also suggest, while the cab is off, get studs and do both head gaskets.
I also agree with what was said above, any brand modern diesel is going to have problems. It is their battle with trying to meet government regulations. The 6.4 gets a pretty bad rap, but once they are modded, I'd put one up against any brand for longevity and durabilty. Good luck and safe travels.
"Once they are modded."
Keep defending fomoco Diesel engines. But show me any other high pressure diesel from the last 15 years that needs 5 grand in internal mods just to make it down the road in stock trim under 100kmi besides the 6.0 and 6.4?
Powderchokes blowing head gaskets has exactly zero to do with the epa unless you're blaming them for limiting what Ford was able to use for head bolts and gaskets.
The guy above I quoted is spot on, in that they're decent engines once fixed and the wrapper around them is good, so decision boils down to how much you want to spend on it.
I agree the 6.7s appear to be better engines and their fast as stink in stock trim, but it took them until last year to catch up to the other 2 with a real exhaust brake.
Anyway to the op, not enough informed buyers to get your money out of head studs if you're dumping it right away. Get it fixed and hang a for sale sign in the window on the trip home!
If you plan on keeping it, follow advice above and get some arp studs and do both sides. May as well do all the bullet proofing and get it over with if your keeping it.
Remember, 07.5 to '11 for Ferd and GM and up til '13 in Dodges are all sort of the bastard children of the diesel world unless you want to delete and spend some money.
Highest failure rate of emissions, poor fuel economy, etc due to the epa.
If you're selling, consider, pre 08 emissions or newer def trucks.
2016 Ram 2500, MotorOps.ca EFIlive tuned, 5” turbo back, 6" lift on 37s
2017 Heartland Torque T29 - Sold.
Couple of Arctic Fox TCs - Sold
