DEALERPROOFING YOUR 6.0L, 6.4L POWERSTROKE - LIFETIME WARRANTY
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PowerStrokeHelp.com has taken the repair of the 6.0L and 6.4L PowerStroke diesel engines to a new level. LIFETIME GUARANTEE HEAD GASKETS
This guy is the best. I've watched damn near every video on you tube. Invaluable education. Frankly, I don't know why he gives us all this info for free. But i'm sure glad he does.
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I’m actually thinking about traveling all the way there to just buy one of his trucks he’s rebuilt. I trust his work and that’s why he does it.
@@chrisao1987 same here man. I'm looking for one now and I understand why he's high on his prices, but you're getting what you pay for with this guy.
There’s two kinds of people in this world
I live on Lake Lanier and we have the same discussions about "cheaper" fuel at the land gas pump. Most folks who have used the ethanol lace fuel have had very expensive boat engine repairs. I use the $4.99/gal fuel on the lake with 94 octane and I have 2900 hours on my boat and neither engine or the generator (3800 hours) have had any issues. I check compression and do oil analysis every spring. That "expensive" fuel will pay future dividends.
All the info on these video's helped me I own two trucks with 7.3 engines wish this guy we're closer to CA. I like the no BS straight shooter
dwoodman86 right am like why are you so far away..lol
Is there anyone here in California that's this good or at least can trust?
driving one of these things is like dating a stripper. All your buddies envy you, but they have NO IDEA how much drama there is or how much those trips to Fredric's cost!
+Idomake yeah....and your buddies have that other truck that's like a fat wife, that cooks and cleans and looks after you when your sick and gets you from a to b.....i know which one I'd rather have.
Yea, I'm headed for the Toyota dealership next time.
Im an isuzu guy
+Idomake ROFL. Like a stripper! omagerd, that there is some funny stuff!
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Ford has recently stepped up with upgraded gaskets that trump all the aftermarket gaskets.
I wish there was a company out there that provides honest feedback and videos such as these on the Duramax diesels as you guys do. Great information Bill, keep it coming.
I just drove my truck from California to Buford to get it Dealer proof. I towed my travel trailer there as well, I wanted to see what difference it would make getting the dealer proof done. It was night and day, the truck tow way better and smoother specially now with the new tuning modes. Before going up a small hills it would struggle and downshifted. Now it just cruises up hills no sweat. To bad I didn't get to meet Bill when I was there as he was out of town enjoying Mardi Gra in new Orleans. All I got to say is that I am really happy the way the truck runs now and the service. I will be taking a trip to Alaska in the summer and I am confident the truck will do great. Keep up the good work Bill and shout out to Scott. :-)
Antonio Anguiano thinking about doing the same and I’m right down the road from him. If you don’t mind me asking, what did you have done an how much did it cost you?
Down time would be nice to know too
Approximately how long did they need the truck?
And what level of “dealerproof” did you get?
People buy diesel-powered trucks not only for the torque, but more for the reliability. And these videos make you wonder why anybody would want to buy Ford trucks. Wow! At least we should be thankful that there are guys like him.
The Gooch Thanks, my friend. This is not just about Ford. It just seems like everything is upside down these days and people have their priorities all mixed up. And in that, this thing with Ford and the power/torque wars was just one example. The F-150 with an ecoboost engine is another ridiculous embodiment of this idea (throw numbers at people's faces and get them attracted, while distracting them from the actual concerns they should be having when making a selection).
The Gooch Thanks. Happy New Year to you too :)
+mardamek I owned an 83 6.9 F-250 that i absolutely loved as well as an 88 7.3 f-250 that was also a heart warmer. But then Ford introduced the diesels with computer injected engines and it went downhill from there. You take the simplicity of a diesel and put in computer controlled this and that, you have just taken away the reason of owning a diesel. You get worse mileage, you have to TUNE a diesel (HUH? I tune gas cars not diesels) If my older trucks were not running properly it could only be ONE thing and that is the fuel/injection system as there is nothing else. Not only that but here in Pennsylvania diesel could cost upwards of an extra dollar per gallon over gas prices. Just not worth all the extra hassle and unreliability.
mark hilken Unfortunately, my friend, I have to tell you that the price of diesel costs extra over gasoline price everywhere in the country, not just Pennsylvania. It is just an old artificial thing imposed by the oil companies for preventing people from buying diesel powered cars. It's all about preventing efficient technologies from gaining popularity to continue making a buck. Same thing can be seen with electric cars and their progress.
+mardamek Much of the time this is true, but some places at some points, diesel and even B10, B20 or B99 costs less. Buy it if you see that!
It's strange how I like watching this channel. I don't own a powerstroke and will probably never do (don't need a truck, and it's not available in my country). I just really like to watch and learn from such a knowledgeable person. He is really a blessing for the powerstroke community and I hope to see many more educating videos from him!
Bill,
Brother you have no ideal how many people you help through POWERSTROKE HELP.
I own a small diesel shop in louisianna and refer EVERY one of my powerstroke customers to your website for information on how to keep there truck going longer.
So A big thanks from the bayou state keep em videos coming!!!!
I just had to stop and let you know sir that not only are you a wonderful mechanic but an excellent teacher which is far more difficult. I don't even own a powerstroke diesel and I still have seen nearly all of the your videos! I've learned much thank you.
Bill, I don’t or probably ever will own a diesel truck. Heck I’m a tennis player, hands stay clean most of the time, and will probably buy a Tesla. But the strength of your presentation and passion for your work is addictive. I can’t stop binge watching your videos. You are a cool guy. Thank you for your videos.
I just bought one of Bill's Dealer proofed trucks, the thing is a beast. My 02 7.3L has now where near the power the 6.0L has. While I was there they were loading up two trucks to send out to CA. Two guys from Ohio were there picking their trucks up. They have people form allover bringing their trucks for the Dealer Proof.
So i was right about the coating i guess.
I don't want to create troubles to your business or those industrials, i'm very far from you and not involved in automotive industry.
I appreciate there are peoples like you doing such work while creators of those engines are not able to solve their own problems.
thanks for being so informative, best videos I have found. My son just completed school to be a diesel mechanic I will pass this on for him to view
The tuner itself is just a delivery system. It really doesnt matter what one you use. What matters is the tuning you are installing. I switched my primary tuning supplier from dp-tuner ( still the best 7.3 tuning on the planet) to power hungry performance. Bill at PowerHungry helped us out with some innovative tuning strategies that make plenty of power but are not so hard on the head gaskets.
The SCT, Banks, Edge are all great stuff. Remember that the tuner is the delivery system and the tunes themselves are what is important.
Thank you, Bill and the boys for taking care of my 6.4 the way you did. I went under the OX this morning because I remembered the lever broke on the fuel water separator. Kapow! Brand new complete unit sitting there all shiny and easy to turn.
Do you for see any problems with the 6.7L? Do you think Ford worked out all the power stroke problems with the 6.7L? I've watched almost ALL your videos.I love what ya do. You sound like a honest man. You'll go a long ways being honest like you are. Have a go day buddy.
Glad to help. My Fiance is from Metarie so we make it down often. Her son is at LSU. Love it there. Nobody making good groceries in ATL. Go Saints.
BILL,THANK YOU FOR ALL THE INFOMATION YOU GIVE US, I HAVE 2006 FORD F250 SUPERDUTY 6.0. I LOVE MY TRUCK.AND THANKS FOR EVERYTHING.
lordy, i wished i had found you,and these videos,about a year ago...........12,000 has been put into my 04 6.0, finally, i found your videos, and fixed the damn problem myself for 79.99. however there are. still a few problems,so glad to found you now,for in the future.carry on with these videos. someday, i plan on coming to you,with my truck.
Just got a 6.0 today and first thing I did was replace the POS stock coolant cap. He was right it was quick easy and has a much better spring.
It's weird... it's like he's not trying to sell me something but he's still the best salesman ever lol. This guys the man
It's in the little things, folks. These guys even detailed my truck. The thing drives awesome with that new Robust Enhanced block. Take my word for it: these guys are worth the drive. I'll be paying the loan off for a good while, but with the awesome warranty these folks gave me, I can do my long distance driving with peace of mind.
Really a decent price when you think about the original MSRP of these trucks and the mileage you will get out of the engine after these services especially if you are not a diesel technician and can not or do not feel comfortable working on your rig or even have the time
I sure wish I lived closer to you guys. I can't find any repair places around here that know as much about the 6.0 diesel. And yes I am having problems with mine.
Thanks for making this video. It's very informative on how to make a 6.0 powerstroke last a lot longer without having repetitive trips to the dealer for servicing.
Yes I have them filmed. I just got to do the editing. These vids are very time consuming. This one took about 30 hours to complete. The Gasket coating test vids are next in line.
What’s the costs to get this dealerproofed for my 6.0 2007 ??
Bill, if i ever win the lottery im going to send a check your way. You have saved us all thousands and thousands of dollars with your simple yet effectic straight to the point videos.. You're the only person i listen to regarding powerstroke's on the internet.. God Bless ya buddy. Hopefully i'll hit the lottery soon lol..
Copper gaskets are great for drag racing with no water jackets in the block, but in this application you need sealing around the water jackets or they will leak.
LOL back at you. In the last year both the Ford Gasket and the Victor gasket have been improved. The newest generation of gaskets weigh almost 25% more then the previous Ford gasket. That is more material to help hold all that cylinder pressure in that you guys make with all that tuning. The latest gaskets offered are almost identical, whereas before the older Black Onyx gaskets weighed a bit more than now and had one less layer.
I have several customers who are dealers that send me beautiful 150-200k mile 03-07 trucks that they bought at local auctions for $3000-8000. They spend $6000 with me and now they have a good used truck they can sell with a TWO YEAR WARRANTY and make $2000-$3000. WIN-WIN for every body except the guy who traded it for pennies.
I have a 98 Benz 300 TD. It had all sorts of drivability issues, I had a customer that has some high sulfur Diesel from a construction project with no dye. Just one tank of that old school good fuel and she ran like a champ UNTIL I had to refill with the crap at the pump.
Bill, love your vids. Learned a lot by watching your videos. you single handedly saved my truck by listening to your videos. I will be a lifetime subscriber on your channel
First thanks,for your time and effort.I have a 08 F350 diesel and I took out the inside of my DPF completely .The engine runs free and I feel little more power.Only problem the cleaning cycle still comes on,when that happens I'm getting plenty of smoke.My engine lite on,the codes P2452-diesel particulate filter pressure,sensor A circuit.P244A diesel particulate filter differential to low.P0088 fuel rail system pressure to high.P1000 OBD system readiness test not complete,just to name a few.
With the updates outlined you can expect and good maintenance, you can expect 400k miles easily. We just rebuilt a 2003 F450 with 514,000 miles that we had bullet proofed years ago. The only reason he built it was because it burned a gallon of oil for every 1000 miles.
I do like folk who improve factory engines to make them last. Working on one make for a while always exposes the common problems and leads to a 'fix'. Head O ringing is old tech but unbeatable for durability . I was doing this 40 years ago...!
Listen to this guy...he's telling you the truth, and at those prices it's a steal.
Wow very informative. I watched the whole thing and I don't even own a powerstroke, let alone a Ford. You're the kind of guy I'd like to learn things from. Very good job!
This man is maybe my favorite person
I really love the enthusiasm he has for powerstroke motors
I'm gunna start saving to ship my truck to him
Where this guy is located?
@@camposh81 Georgia
It means that you are pushing excessive fuel. Put some NOS to it and turn that smoke into forward motion. It will be fun until something gets hurt.
Bill great video, I love the passion that you have for these trucks. Your website has been a phenomenal resource for me and my truck, I can't tell you how much money you have saved me. I'm currently saving to do the lifetime protection program and look forward to meeting you hopefully by the end of the year.
So i sold my two 6.0s and bought a cummins.. these videos taught me so much. Is there anyone who makes vids like bill for the cummins/dodge trucks?
Don't even get me started on coolant turning into mud. The idiot previous owner of my VW mixed two incompatible coolants in it. I ended up replacing the thermostat and thermostat housing, the radiator, the heater core, all of the hoses, and the oil cooler, along with flushing out the block.
Keep up the good videos. When I get my first truck (gotta save up a bit more) I plan on taking a road trip and getting it dealer proofed, as a part of my personal policy to avoid the stealership like the plague.
No Lynch Mobs Please. As a PowerStroke owner you have the right to take it where you want. And unfortunately most NOT ALL dealerships will burn the customer on a routine basis.
Keep them chuulent filters clean. God I love this man and his videos. Saved me so much hassle
Good clip, I got two 09 F550;s with the 6.4. Stock yet, but need some work, run but I think the turbo and, or, head, gasket work. I would like to talk to you, Bill, to schedule to get them both in. Randy
I just thought I wanted a 6.4 lol I'll keep the trusty 7.3 210k miles and never had any major issues, most expensive thing replaced was a water pump. But as with any diesel maintaince is key to making an engine last.
My 6.4 with full delete and egr delete has been awesome. Its the shitty wire quality, bad tcm, abs components that burst, bad factory programming that get you. Having a cold air intake is also a bad idea below 40 degrees, truck hates it
I live in Pittsburgh so i would imagine a little more hilly than Georgia but I get 15/16 around town and 18-20 on the highway. Went on an atv trip in july, ran the 300 tune and got 27mpg with my quad and equipment in the bed! She's a strong girl.
I so so wish your shop was closer. Your prices are DEAD ON affordable. Your processes are second to none, least from what ive researched and learned over the past 6 months.
6.0 owner that would LOVE TO GET MY TRUCK To your shop and SHOVEL $9k your way for that work n warranty!!!
Maybe next year i can talk my wife into vacationing down there for a week!!! drop off the truck go vacation, come back 10 days later n drive the beast home!
6.0 = egr delete
6.4 = egr and dpf delete
Literally the best upgrades you can do to preserve the longevity of these motors.
6.4 engine delete and Cummins swap. I think these trucks for 2000 to 3000 good looking clean body just blown engine.
@@gabrielmartinez3171 Where can I find one for that price?
Thanks for the plug Johan. The devil IS in the details and we strive to make our customer's trucks go the distance with as little problem as possible.
Can you do an update video on this to cover updated prices and anything new or better that should be done and prices. Trying to stay up to date with it because when i can afford it I will be bringing my truck to you. Thanks for the help.
The tuner is the delivery system. Just an interface between the user and the PCM. I have the best luck with tuning form Bill at Power Hungry Performance.
What's to know? Don't let the EOT go over 240 and if the difference between EOT and ECT is more than 10F under extreme load, you have a problem. Normal operating ECT temp should be around 195F.
l like the Silver line series the best. it is more expensive but the fit and finish cannot be beat.
Actually we are using the upgraded H-11 equivalent ARP studs across the board. We made a volume deal with ARP.
Bill the head gaskets blow that is the life of your truck so much for that warranty
I have installed a couple sets of pistons that the customer ordered that were done by polydyne. Looks like good stuff. Lets see how it does after 100k miles of abuse.
Every time I hear about the 6.4, I hear Dr Dre’s “Let me ride”
Check your fuel pressure. A worn out fuel pump can cause all sorts of drivability problem but poor fuel economy is the most common.
these are fair prices to pay for peace in mind. im looking at getting a 05, 6l in the near future and just may run it down to you to get the lifetime service done. perfect
learning so much from you! so grateful! blessings!
I have sent a couple customers to them who were putting together parts for some serious rides. What I have seen has bee top shelf.
To do this procedure correctly you really need the heads off the truck. We have a special jig to do it with so there is no room for error.
Bill,
I appreciate all your videos. I think Ive watched almost all of them upon choosing an used 2005 stock 250. Primarily from your input I went all the way to Texas from SC to get the truck I felt comfortable with and was factory without the trouble signs allowing your preventive dealer proofing "as I can go".
Where I may have missed the boat...I purchased a very popular company's aftermarker oil cooler block, minus shroud as I believe typical. As Im certain you dont care where I purchased it "CD", are you convinced enough even with proper flushing and eventual coolant filter, you would still junk it? I plan on doing an egr cooler and valve delete and was planning the oil cooler while I was in there.
I havnt the know how nor capacity to run a check on the exsisting cooler unless I pull a Bill and cut it in half??
Your thoughs would be appreciated if you get to this. In addition, instead of the griffin tuner I got the SCT 1505p, which Ive been very impressed with a couple of the canned tunes I think may be too aggressive with stock head studs and gaskets but I purchased primarily for the outstanding diagnostic monotoring in real time. Do you have any experience with these modules? again, many thanks for the most valuable information.
Yep every advancement in design puts a strain on the folks who have to repair them.
They are pulling the turbo also for what reason I dont know. It appears that they are also pulling the valve covers and installing the dummy plugs and stand pipes. If this is also included then the pricing they are suggesting is in line. Ask them if they are replacing the dummy plugs under the valve covers and why they are removing the turbo. And see what their response is.
you used to promote SCT tuners, why the switch to edge? just curious, are they better? safer for the engine? offer a better tune?
Love the vids by the way , they're very informative and have helped me a great deal with diagnosing and fixing my customers trucks.
Very informative. Does he have a brother who is as good with Duramax?
Good one!
D Clined The value of a duramax is to low to bother with such upgrades...FYI
Rite. I got a road bullet Excursion we are working on that I want to take to the Autobahn and get some run time on. Perfect way to blow a few grand.
Bill, for those of us who wrench on our own vehicle and don't live near you. Could you do a video centering on how the fluid bypass is done. Is there a specific point on the heads you are tapping in to the water jacket at? What size lines are you running. I understand you are a business so you may not want to share the specifics, but I would like to do this on my truck if you are able to share. thanks again for all the great info you provide.
If you have no head gasket problems, the Basic DealerProofing may be the best place to start.
That is the exact tune I run in my 2010 and I have had no trouble....Yet. What kind of economy are you getting?
Gotta love someone that thinks they are the only ones that can fix something
Yes and no. It is an outstanding well engineered kit, but it is very expensive $2k+. IF you are pulling hard for long distances (think out west, big mountains, remote areas) then the Kit has real tangible value. It is an extreme solution for extreme usage. But if you are just putting around the neighborhood, a new Ford cooler, good coolant flush and a coolant filter will be all you need.
got a 6.4 that had been tapping/knocking soon as it hits operating temperature,done drove 100 thousand miles with this pissing me off tap.truck runs and goes were I need it too go.just hit 250 thousand miles,egr and dpf delete and cold air intake is the upgrades.
How many miles did you get out of your 6.4?
Nothing except it allows the Oil to be too cool which causes a whole bunch of other problems. It is also expensive and the dozen or so that have come thru my shop all had leaks.
I love videos, such as this one, that are educational. You get to advertise your business and the people that are just here educational purposes get a little bit more information to add to their catalogue of knowledge. I'm sticking with catalogue and not catalog.
SUPER helpful. i've been waiting for years to figure out how to do this!!!! LOL my truck is a hassle XD !
I've had slightly leaking stc fittings be baffled by the turbo during a air leak test, so I remove it, plus it makes it easier to remove Ipr and hp pump to replace stc fitting.on some trucks I recommend replacing dummy plugs and stand pipes to the latest updated versions if not equipped already because I have done stcs before and then had it come back a weak later cause a weak dummy plug let go but wasn't obvious during a leak test.so I recommend them too if they are older style
where is ur shop located? i have a 2008 6.4 that needs head gaskets and id like to totally get it lifetime warranty built, im from central NY
You guys put one of these griffin tuners in my truck and I was wondering, is there any way to dim the tuner? It's so bright that I have to put a piece of clothing over it at night. Of course then I can't see it but at least it isn't blinding me.
Hi Bill. I'm looking to get into HotShotting with a 3-car wedge trailer. I like the F-450 DRW. Would you recommend a used 6.0, 6.4 or 6.7 and what upgrades would you recommend? I'm looking mostly for fuel economy and towing power. I have no interest in making it a race car. Any opinion on delete kits for better MPG?
I was traveling and had a coolant leak. Took it to a local shop to see what they could do. They wanted 5-7k to fix it. Ford dealership wanted 7K.
Called Bill and talked to him. He told me how to drive the truck to his shop from DC and let them have a look.
I got it to him fine using his suggestion. They did a diagnostic and figured out several problems it was having.
They gave me an estimate and when I went to pick it up they charged $200 less than estimated and 4k less than Ford.
You sir are king of the powerstroke!!!
I have a 1982 Merecedes benz 300SD with the same problem. Mine does this as it reaches normal operating temperature right before the cooling fan comes on, Starts to get a wierd lope and loses power. Never dies though.
I dont get any complaints or comebacks on Oringed Bulletproof jobs.
Bill, ever thought about an EGR delete system that puts solid blocking plates between the EGR and the ports, but leave the EGR coolers in place? This way you retain the stock look (and any attachment points, if there are any tot he EGR) but get rid of functionality. It also seems cheaper than welding them shut and would allow you to revert to stock if need be. Maybe, machine the ends of the coolers so that the blocking plate fits and you dont need longer bolts??? Ever done this?
Thats exactly what I was trying to find out. Thank you so much. Finding operating temps is not exactly in owners manual, lol.
I was a diesel tech for a dealer in Ga i just got sick of the service reps lieing to the customer about the diesels trying to make more money i cant tell you how many good parts i had under my bench that i hooked up the guys coming back to let me work on their trucks its sad an i was around when the 6.0 first came out an the time it took to find problems exp the ficm harnes that was messed up from factory
For the 7900 does that include labor
Thank you for this video. We lived the 6.0l nightmare along with draining of the wallet. Swore off Ford trucks for a while. Somehow Ford was never accountable for the serious problems with 6.0L engine which seems to be the case with the 6.4l. In the market for a used truck, and wondering if there is a mileage marker cutoff to work with when buying a 6.4l with a salvageable engine that would allow me to do the preventative work?
Bill, My fuel mileage is poor, I am approximately getting 300-350 miles to the tank tops. I have a 2007 6.0 Powerstroke with upgrades( headstuds, egr delete, 4 inch exhaust, sct tuner, stage 2 turbo etc..). With your expertise, what do you think the problem could be, the truck is running fine?
thanks
That's an odd issue. Id really have to see it. Maybe a cab isolator has gone bad. These are the rubber pieces between the cab and the frame.
That is the truck telling you that a qualified tech needs to check the diagnostic codes in your computer.
I used to put bronze guides in my big block Chevrolets because of the bigger cams I would run
I am worried about all the expensive exhaust parts that will go bad at some point. $8000 worth of exhaust parts. That scares me.
Edge evolution is the best system. Xtreme diesel seems to have the best prices.
Hey Bill, I just picked up a very lightly used 08 6.4 around 1500-2000 rpm in higher gear range, I get a very slight barely noticeable vibration through the break pedal and too a lesser extent the accelerater. Any ideas?