i would bypass it in a heartbeat. why replace something that failed with the exact same part that failed? it will fail again.

any of the fine sponsors here on this site can get you hooked up with an EGR delete kit for the 6.0.

 

I have had the same problem. had the EGR replaced and it still was not giving heat, then started blowing smoke all over again. i am know in the process of doing the head gaskets and EGR delete.

 

delete it. If your set on keepin it get an upgraded one

 

I'd leave it on, personally, but like others said, get an upgraded one.

FWIW - a blown EGR cooler will not result in coolant in oil....


I think you might have some other problems.

 

Im deleting mine when i do my studs. EGR cooler wont cause anti freeze in oil. Thats either HGs or oil cooler. As far as the EGR delete goes, Id do it if you dont have emission inspections where you live, I dont see the point in keepin somethin on thats not the best for your motor.

 

k..thx for the info....but ****...why the anti freeze in my oil.......crossing my fingers it's not my HG again.......time will tell

thx again 2 those who responded

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one more question (until my nxt issue)......whats involved with the egr delete kit? In other words, besides the kit are there other things that would need to be done to accommodate for it?

 

You'd need a reprogram to keep the truck from throwing codes.

 

Since you have an 05, it will set a CEL. Youd need to get a programmer, sct w/ some custom tunes is what i would recommend, to keep the CEL off and to counter act the supposed EPA limp mode.

 

def. get the heads checked and arp head bolts are fine for stock boost and an egr block would be good it would save the injectors in the long haul

 

For sure, do the EGR block. I just finished the EGR Bypass/block on my 04 6.0 F350. I have had 2 EGR coolers replaced in 70K miles. The last one cascaded into fan failure and burned out turbo. I blocked both the cooler and the Y pipe so I didnt have to align the Y pipe back up with V clamp. Dont forget to check your Y pipe and make sure the flap is removed. If you block the EGR and leave that exhaust flap in place you've wasted your time. It will block the increased flow of exhaust to the tubo and increase your back pressure in the engine. In addition to the bypass I added a Volant Cold Air Intake w/ MAF Sensor, and AMSOIL Oil By Pass filter system and a Edge Juice Platinum w/ Attitude. I am running about 200 degrees cooler on EGT and getting 18.5 mph on the freeway. We'll see in the long run if the problem is solved, but for now its a totally different machine.