Hate to say it but ya should have went old school 7.3. the 6.0 is a garbage engine and one of the last posters is correct it is going to cost a ton of money to get that motor the way it should be.
one more thing you want to pay attention to is the intake. They are notorious for clogging, mostly due to the poor design.
If I were you I would just get rid of it, go with a diesel that has more reliability and less problems. unless of course you guys are made of money and if that's the case more power to ya

 

Slate...trust me if I could have found a 7.3 around here that had not been rode hard and put up wet I would have gotten a 7.3 to begin with. Unfortunately, all I could find were abused horses or too much was asked for them (where's the gold mine?). Test drove one and whoever had it had not used their tuner right (had a Bully). Gears 1-3 were ok but in 4 and 5 it was sick...strong lack of power and overall did not perform as it should have.

I believe you are right that we are better off to get rid of it. After this diesel leaves, I dont think we will be getting another. I like the Cummins engine. Im just not a big fan of Dodge design. Ford with a Cummins would be nice. Would love it if they would put a Cat in a truck like F250 (using for example). Not sure what vehicle we will get next. Vehicles in general that are built nowadays do not stand up like they used to. Only things with any meat to them are the bigger trucks. The cars crumple like a soda can...not sure how anybody can feel safe in them.

I appreciate everybody's feedback. Thanks for being patient with me.

 

I rest my case on the 6.0......

 

Slate01, dissagree, it is ignorance of the issues that gave the 6.0 a bad name.
The location you are talking about is a common thing, it almost seems like it is coming down right above the starter, RIGHT? if so then it is just the little hose that connects the EGR cooler to the oil cooler, this hose is about 3inches long and if it is factory it is going to be ORANGE, they leak because they are quick connects and don't have clamps. If you do a EGR delete it will get rid of this hose and be replaced with a regular hose and clamps.

It can be fixed with a regular piece of heater hose and 2 clamps, it can be a PITA to get to but it is a easy fix, you will want to drain about 1 1/2-2 gallons of coolant then that little hose has a Arrow on the metal band that you line up with the arrow on the oil cooler then you can push the hose back, you might have to cut it to get it all the way out of there then replace it with new hose and clamps.
6.0 egr - Bing Images
see that dingy ORANGE HOSE, that is what is leaking, Don't think I have ever even heard of a 6.0 leaking coolant on the outside of the head gaskets.

 

Hey slate and redd, why are you reading ford forum if you hate so much?? I have many friends with freightliner step vans with the 5.9 in them and you don't want to hear all the problems with them! Blown turbos, head gaskets, egr issues, and sensors that drive everybody looney! My local Chrysler dealership mechanic wants my ford! He said too many issues on the rest of the dodge truck! I'm happy with my truck but I'm the only person who ever turned a wrench on it and I fix the problem, not throw expensive parts at it. Every manufacturer has had problems because of the EPA mandated emissions. If you can fix your leak with a hose why sell the truck? There is no replacement for religious maintenance on any newer truck with the PROPER parts and fluids for that vehicle! Get a telescoping mirror and verify the leak. If you cannot find a mechanic you trust, and really want gas, check out the ford v-10 . Seems pretty reliable in the field but less Mpg. I think these haters are missing their fords! Listen to guys like bobfbigman and fix your truck and enjoy! There are guys here who will help you when the inevitable issues come up! Good luck!

 

I dont hate Ford, not by a longshot! Im certainly not a fan of the 6.0. I am however in the market for another Ford, but with the 7.3. My next door neighbor has a lifted 2002
F350 with the 7.3 that just makes me drool. I want one badly, for a daily driver. My CTD will be for towing and heavy hauling. I love the interiors of the Fords, no matter the year. The Dodge is so-so at best. I cruise the Ford section hoping to see what I want, for sale. Have cash, will travel.

 

Guys, every manufacturer has its issues. No one maker is immune. Anytime a new engine is debuted, there will always be some sort of issue or issues that pop up be it design flaws, electrical issues, etc. We could sit and argue about Ford vs Cummins vs Duramax all day, but in the end its just a matter of opinion. We are entitled to our opinions, but it doesnt mean we have to agree with each other. We can agree to disagree.

I had heard of problems with Cummins but I have also heard of some problems with the 6.7 and also Duramax. Engines really need to get back to basics. They would be much easier to work on than to have to plug up to a computer every time a light comes on or it breaks down. The idea is good (who wouldnt like someone just pointing a finger at the problem?) but it left the door open for dealerships to make a killing.

Bob, my truck has both EGR valve and cooler deleted. Not sure if that changes anything. Other than that, the truck is pretty much stock. Took out the S&B intake and put stock back in to protect turbo (2 yrs old).

 

Your oil cooler wasn't deleted/at least I hope it wasn't/ or you would have issues, it was probably rebuilt when the EGR delete was done, the EGR delete gets rid of the EGR cooler so exhaust can't get to the intake. You will still have a hose that hooks to the "egr delete" to the oil cooler, look at the pic I posted in the previous post and that hose will be in the same location. You might get off lucky and just have to tighten the hose clamps on it.

 

Bob, of course my oil cooler has not been deleted. I meant the EGR valve and EGR cooler...I should have been more clear on that one.

Hubby basically refuses to believe that an external HG leak is basically impossible. He believes the tech over anything else, but is willing to look into the hose thing. Other than that, he has pretty much decided that the truck is gone. It needs work, I admit that. It needs 4wd fixed (both hubs and vacuum I guess), the radiator has a small leak in it, and the brake booster is starting to leak (or at least thats what hubby says). Was hoping the truck would stick around, but it doesnt look that way. If anybody is interested, let me know. Its never had a tuner/chip on it. I cant describe how I feel right now....

 

I deleted the vacuum hubs on my truck and use the manual locking hubs for 4 wheel drive. Just take hose off vacuum pump and plug with cap. If you hubby or you are handy there are forums here to help everybody maintain and improve their trucks! Hope u can get a solution that works for you guys! Good luck!