Picked up a 6.0 perty cheap, what to watch for?

[bigaF250]

Picked up an 04 6.0 a few weeks ago. Ecsb with the zf6. Clean as could be but has 200k on the clock. Truck starts good, runs great, new clutch. Just seeing what everyone has for an opinion on upcoming fixes and possible issues. Truck is 100% stock so all emissions are still there. It was a one owner truck and he was an older guy.

 

[Meniacal_Mark]

First thing I would do is a egr delete.

 

[bigaF250]

My son was just born last week so aftermarket will wait. I've already got that list ready. I'm talking about stock stuff. So to the guys that have an ass load of miles on their trucks like this one, what is coming my way?

 

[78f100]

I sold one a while back that had 276K on it. It had a egr cooler replaced around 200k, other than that it was all stock. Egr will likely be the first problem but you never know may put another 100k on her with no issues.
Run the correct oil filter and cap and service it should last a long time, good luck!

 

[Powerstroked162]

Congrats on the new born and the new truck!


I've been known to have some good deals now and then on EGR kits. Give me a shout when you get ready


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[03 tx pwr stroke]

I've been told the HPOP's are pretty well known for going out on the 03-04 6.0's. Mine just went at 190k. getting new HPOP, oil cooler, studs, egr delete, 2 new injectors, Cold air intake, and 5" exhaust as we speak.

 

[java]

Egr delete I have an absolute kit on my truck, coolant filter, and replace the stock water pump with a bulletproof unit.

 

[Mdub707]

EGR delete shouldn't be considered an "aftermarket" thing, you should do it to ensure reliability of your truck.

A coolant filter wouldn't hurt, make sure you run the correct oil filter and cap like mentioned already, use only motorcraft or international fuel filters too. Make sure the batteries stay in good shape (things seem to die when the batteries get weak), test the FICM to ensure it's working properly, and just stay up on your maintenance. If I bought that truck, I would be testing oil and coolant temps first thing to ensure the health of the oil cooler.

 

[bigaF250]

Thanks guys. Kinda seems like a crap shoot but it was a steal either way. I only paid 7k for it. Thanks on the congrats, I'll be taking to ya soon enough on some parts.

 

[powerstrokedub]

Its about damn time man!! Glad to see your back in a diesel! Congrats on the new born as well dude, thats awesome.

 

[Mwballs11]

Probably egr by pass valve and stud the heads. Egr valve tends to stick up. And the heads tend to blow around 200k.

 

[bigaF250]

Thanks Nick. You'll have to come down to the house one of these days. I cruised that 12 for a while but ain't a fan. So glad to have something I can beat on

 

[Mdub707]

The EGR valve isn't an issue if you block off the cooler or remove it. I don't know about the heads blowing at 200k... seems to be more of a function of cylinder pressure and boost than just time, but some stockers have blown as well, albeit not as common. If you plan to keep the truck stock, don't worry about the studs for now.