6.0 puking

Strokin&Smokin · Feb 16, 2013

I'm sure there is a thread on this but didn't have time to search through them. I'm don't know much about the 6.0 but I have an idea what this means.

Friends 6.0 just started puking coolant from degas jug and check engine light came on while pulling his boat. Did not run hot.

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HOOV3R · Feb 16, 2013

CEL and blown headgaskets are not tied together. Is the egr deleted?

Strokin&Smokin · Feb 16, 2013

No it's not

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POWER-STRUCK · Feb 16, 2013

plugged oil cooler?

Strokin&Smokin · Feb 16, 2013

POWER-STRUCK said:
plugged oil cooler?

But wouldn't it also run hot?

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POWER-STRUCK · Feb 16, 2013

it would make the oil temps run high but ect may appear to be normal

Strokin&Smokin · Feb 16, 2013

Ok like I said we are both new to the diesel game so what do we need to check while we are at the boat launch to make sure it is even a good idea for him to pull the boat home?

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Strokin&Smokin · Feb 16, 2013

Ok let me add a few more things so you guys have all the info.

He was pulling the boat up a bridge started loosing power heard a release of pressure then lost power and had to get on the throttle harder to make it over.

He stopped on the other side and popped the hood and saw the coolant coolant puking.

Once he closed the hood and got back in the wrench light came on then went off then 5 min later the CEL came on.

Hope this is better info

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Jeremyleggett07 · Feb 16, 2013

As far as I've known.... That's a tell tale sign of blown HGs!

POWER-STRUCK · Feb 16, 2013

without diagnostic tools about all i can recommend for you to do is to check for oil in the coolant, water in the exhaust, and if it is tuned return it stock for the trip home.
do not use tap water for coolant
if the oil cooler is blocked you might be able to run the heater on vent full blast to combat some of the heat

Strokin&Smokin · Feb 16, 2013

No oil or water in places that they shouldn't be, that we saw anyway, filled the coolant back up.

I think I'm gonna just pull the boat back for him with my truck and have him follow then get it to the shop. Thanks for the help guys.

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turbie · Feb 16, 2013

might not be it but, it could have puked and you haven't noticed it while traveling. then
while launching the boat, more grunt is needed to get up the ramp, it might have blown an intercooler boot = the lost power/pop you heard.

i know that in my truck, i filled the bottle too full and it puked a little. but after i drained
to the min mark it hasn't done it since. could be that?

SICKS LITER · Feb 16, 2013

need to check the cm dtcs, but going by what you have described it sounds like the oil cooler may be blocked up. the latest reflashes monitor oil cooler efficiency and will set a DTC when the oil cooler isnt working properly. and it will reduce power to protect the engine.

when coolant flow is restricted by the oil cooler the coolant in the EGR cooler can flash boil and cause the truck to puke coolant.

Strokin&Smokin · Feb 17, 2013

Thanks for all the advice. We brought it to the shop last night and they will be starting on it tomorrow morning ill post what they find out.

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kingranchstroker · Feb 17, 2013

Im with Sicks Liter on the clogged oil cooler flash boiling the coolant, especially pulling a grade hauling.

Strokin&Smokin · Feb 18, 2013

The shops diagnosis was fan clutch and VGT solenoid = $1,600 OTD.

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06_Whitebull · Feb 18, 2013

:jawdrop:

Kinda rich I think, those parts are around $250 each.

Strokin&Smokin · Feb 18, 2013

Yeah he thought it was outrageous also. He is actually contemplating trading it in. It's an 07 lariat with 122,000 miles.

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POWER-STRUCK · Feb 18, 2013

Strokin&Smokin said:
The shops diagnosis was fan clutch and VGT solenoid = $1,600 OTD.

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you might ignore their diag and try another shop!

Strokin&Smokin · Feb 18, 2013

POWER-STRUCK said:
you might ignore their diag and try another shop!

It sucks because they are known as one of the best diesel shops in this area but are also well know for their prices and shop rates.

He doesn't know what he is going to do. I wish he and I were more mechanically incline when it comes to diesel but we are both learning and I don't know what kind of project that would be for us IF its even the correct diagnoses.

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