2015 6.7 Ford - Primary Radiator Leaking - HOW TO

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[@keithkelley8913]

Was very impressed by the fact you took time to clean the engine bay after the repair. Nice touch

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Every truck bub, every truck!!

[@briankrudop4394]

Great video, I liked that you showed how all the bolts went back in. Curious if it could be done without disconnecting the AC and just leaning it forward

[@David-kn1iw]

Just did this on my 2012. Your video was super helpful! Been smelling coolant for months. Finally started dripping so I could find leak. Got it all hooked back up and of course top hose is leaking. It also feels loose though. Doesn't sit tight like bottom hose. Going in the morning to get new seal. The seal isn't the white part is it? Goes behind it? I'm not best mechanical person, but I was able to do this without disconnecting the ac lines! Lol

[@joemiley899]

Fantastic video! Very detailed. Will be using this to help replace the primary radiator in my 2015 6.7 power stroke diesel. Thanks for the part numbers as well!

[@sebastiansanchez4260]

This is the best video I’ve found. It’s very easy to follow along. I’m taking the radiator off a 2014 f250 6.7 power stroke. Thanks your a life saver

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Hey if it helped u..help me help others...donate to my cause🙋‍♂️👍

[@5BSoutdoors]

All I needed was that part number for the o ring! Couldn’t find it anywhere else. Thank you

[@electrician-bn7gr]

Hey had this done to my 14 6.7 wish u were the one working on it. You are top notch my friend 👍

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks bud, wish i was too, id have a another client

[@dpl2617]

Mishimoto radiator would have been a nice upgrade over OEM. Thanks for the money shot at the end, love to see/hear them run after the repair..

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

I feel ya, under warranty...gotta use OEM. Maybe next time

[@chrismcintosh1591]

The Mishimoto leaks too.

[@cr8896]

Thanks for the video brother. You’ve solved my coolant loss/smell issue that I’ve been chasing for a while now.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Glad to hear C R

[@Uncle_Fester24]

Great video. I like the winter grill cover!

[@billbeckett1021]

I did a F450 hit in the front and had to change everything back to the fan assembly. I liked how everything bolts together. Plus I was using originally Ford parts which makes things so much easier. Keep up the great vids!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks Bill!!!

[@stevenruble3934]

I am excited going to watch when I get home tonight.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

😁😁😁😁 hope u like it was a good one to make, i mean i thought so

[@stevenruble3934]

Your really good at what you do. I mean you really take pride in what you do for a living. Thanks for the video.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks Steven!!!!

[@DC89SSP1]

Love your videos. Good video quality and good information. I wish Ford didn't cram so much stuff in there. I drive a RAM w/ Cummins because it has never let me down and its easy to work on. Keep up the good work.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks guy, appreciate the feed back!!

[@nickgannon00]

Great video! I’ve got to replace the primary radiator on my 11’ 6.7 at home. Am I able to lay the condenser forward and still leave the a/c system alone?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Mmmm maybe havent tried. Its pretty tight once u uncouple the rads from each other....

[@nickgannon00]

PowerStroke Tech Talk w/ARod just finished the job, adding coolant right now and checking for leaks, etc. so you can do it with out disconnecting the condenser, just unbolt and pull it away, it’s a pain in the butt. But once that was done I was able to fish the primary radiator out of the truck and install the new one.

[@timvatter2559]

@@nickgannon00 good to know I have to replace my primary radiator also and did not want to mess with A/C. Did you replace with the OEM Motorcraft?

[@TheRealSlowhand]

Thanks for the link to this video from another one... Much appreciated...

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Yup yup

[@heritage4328]

Stepping up your game on your video content/length.......Excellent video and now, I have another reason to look forward to Friday's!!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thats awesome, thanks!!! I appreciate all the positive feedback from everyone.

[@Adrenacyde]

6.7L Powerstroke Fridays!? COUNT ME IN! Yet another excellent video from you. The part numbers REALLY help us out. This job is one that I haven't looked forward to doing when it comes time, but now I'm not really that concerned about it. What is the book time on the Re&Re? Also, I'm subscribing... Got my fingers crossed for a driveability/emissions diag video with the IDS next ;)

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Drop me ur email n we can chat!!

[@gil5705]

Amazing work! I dread the day I gotta do it to my 2019.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Gravy baby

[@F450FTW]

I hear these radiators are problematic? My buddy called the local dealer to price one and they were on backorder with no expected date.

[@tomh6779]

I love those 6.7's. Turning out to be a great engine.. Awesome video bro.. Keep em coming.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

I love em tooo, wish i cld own 1

[@patrickhilyar1936]

Great, do you have to remove the a/c condesor? Or can you skip that

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

No must remove

[@viktorizoita]

My 2015 F350 primary is leaking as well, should I change out my water pump while My radiator is out ? Thanks

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

...i mean u cld

[@therustyblades1212]

I have gone through the original, 3 Mishimoto rads, and now on another ford radiator in my 2013 with 260k miles. I can do the swap in less than two hours under my carport. You don’t have to remove a/c condenser. The current radiator has been in now for two years with no issues

[@timvatter2559]

So the Mishimoto is not worth the extra $$ I am getting ready to replace my primary radiator also.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Dont waste ur coin. Ive replaced them boys too

[@deanshvacmanagementservice8443]

What radiator should I go with?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Oem

[@wysetech2000]

That was one of your best video's ever.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Oh wow, thanks bud. I appreciate that!!

[@nombr]

I ended up taking the entire drain plug out and having issues screwing it back in, any tips?

[@DieselRC]

Why did you have to change? I have a small leak on the drivers side don’t know where it’s coming from. Should I just change it?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Ahh yea

[@brooster87]

That was excellent!!!! One question. Do you have to capture the ac? In other words, can you do this without disconnecting the ac? Great job on video and explaining everything.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Yes ac must be recovered

[@brooster87]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod Thank you. Again, that was excellent!!!

[@BestBettsPools]

Nice fix kid!!! POWERSTROKE FRIDAYS!!!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks player!!!!

[@moparvenom287]

Nice job! Very informative. Although my truck is driven everyday I too find birds in the same spot. Engine bay took a bubble bath at end looks clean.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Nice and clean for the customer. Everyone gets an engine bath after my repairs, no if ands or butts!

[@moparvenom287]

PowerStroke Tech Talk w/ARod that’s how it should be!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

😉😊 Come see me and that's how your truck gets serviced!!

[@kennethlake5913]

Was the leak puddled on the ground on front driver side below the headlight?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Yahh

[@kennethlake5913]

Thank you i thought thats what the verdict was going to be.

[@DieselRC]

When you fill it will it purge all the air out or is there a special way to do it?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

All Ford diesels just fill em up!

[@stevenfuchs2548]

Very Excellent videos! Hope I never have to use them LOL!! But if I do your on the top of the list. About to acquire a 14 6.7 SD. My first Diesel. 12000 miles on it. Long story, but its been in a body shop for three year so I will have some fluids to change and things to look at based on your videos. Have to check those cable troughs. Probably should check the EGR cooler as it has has some out and ins at the shop. don't think it has had much wild oats stirring. Need to break her FREEE.... Any recommendations given its captivity? Thanks for what you are doing and sharing.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Wow thats awesome. Change them fluids and put HER to work!!!! Holla if ya have any questions!!

[@stevenfuchs2548]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod Your on speed dial... well sorta!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Damn str8, HoLLa!!

[@seanchildress3137]

Great video. I had this done to my 2013 F250. The stock radiator design is flawed. If I had it to do over I would have purchased the mishimoto units.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Yeah I feel you

[@BADDOG-t5f]

thanks man, your having too much fun !!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks bud

[@4040pmora]

Man that primary is filthy!

[@jerryknorr679]

Good video , so what is the price tag on a job like this go for

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Rad like 800 + labor 3hrs or so

[@SM-gu6cc]

Thanks for this video man just did my first one today. Your video helped out alot

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

No way, gimmie ur email, id like to chat n tell ya what happened on the rad i did today...

[@SM-gu6cc]

[e-mail]

[@TheRealSlowhand]

Great video, well presented....

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks so much

[@cyrusdavirus007]

The plastic/aluminum seam on my radiator has a leak after pulling my boat. Can this be only a radiator issue or is it most likely a head gasket?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Radiator, just did 1 today if i might add

[@cyrusdavirus007]

PowerStroke Tech Talk w/ARod thank you. Going to upgrade to a all aluminum one soon.

[@cyrusdavirus007]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod any recommendations for a all aluminum radiator that fits like OEM? Looking at a www.bulletproofdiesel.com/all-aluminum-radiator-ford-power-stroke-diesel-6-0-p/all_aluminum_radiator_ford_6.0.htm

[@mbtranzportllc]

I had both of mine replaced since I have bout 400k on the dash... No need to pay to go back into it...

[@justintaylor6980]

Hey great video. Question I know ford doesn’t make the winter bras. Do they recommend against them or are the good idea.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

I haven't heard any pro's or con's using them on our Superduty's...thanks for watchin!!!!

[@justintaylor6980]

Ok. Hahaha just those 0 or below days be nice. Also do you have to vacuum bleed these trucks. I heard they tend to get hot spots from air bubbles a lot.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

You should private message me sometime so we can chat. No you don't have 2. Some vehicles you do, but i personally do not do that 2 the P-strokes..never have had 2.

[@justintaylor6980]

Ide love to but idk how Hahahaha

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Well either you can give me ur email on here or you can goto my channel & request the desktop version, under my channel art you'll see "About" click on that and private message is there.

[@ericcoleman2762]

Where if any are the thermostats located for the secondary coolant system?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Passenger side of secondary radiator

[@D4x4Bronc]

Indoor detail bay..sweet

[@karld3789]

Cool vid,a little more involved than the one i replaced on my friends 1980 Datsun years ago haha

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Hahahaha, thanks 4 tunin in!!!

[@johno2355]

nice job man! learned a ton , thanks!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks pal

[@robertoalfaro9283]

Éste es 👇 👌 buen mecánico es un tipo que te explica todo Buen trabajo brother 👍 👏

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Denada

[@michaelchan8915]

What does Ford think? 8005DD 0.4, 8005C 0.4 8005CFX 0.3 for 3.1 total.What do I think? I think I do the exact same job almost the exact same way you do. It is odd that Ford uses very difficult to access radiator drain petcocks, not only on these trucks but numerous other vehicles as well, too numerous to mention here. Now, I hope I never need to do this job on my own 2016 F-250 6.7L....

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Sounds a tad light, dont forget the fuel shield removal op to lift the truck.

[@countryboy6627]

I know you work on powerstrokes a lot but how many 5.0 engines you see come in that's bad? My 2017 at the shop for new motor for number 3 cylinder down

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

I dont get very many at all. Seems to be a good running engine out here. Just general maint for most of em

[@stevemazzarella9259]

Awesome!!! Did you vacuum fill the coolant?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

No, i never do & never have a problem, only the 4 cyls n ecoboost's pretty much. I have a method to my filling..

[@MyHMMWVaddiction]

I would have at least given you a clean truck. 😲!! Look at all that salt behind the grill . I live in the north east. Salt sucks! Needs a good wash and Fluid Film before reassembley, if I was d i y in my driveway. As always great video.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks for watchin Thomas

[@austinward2907]

How did u fill coolant since u didn’t vacuum fill it ?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

The 6.7 doesn't need to be vacuum filled. Every1 i do i just fill all the way to the cold mark. Start it up. Let it run for 5-10 minutes. Add as necessary. All of the Powerstrokes are that way...they just burp the air out themselves. No over heat conditions ever present.

[@austinward2907]

Thanks I thought they had to be done on the 6.0s or else the egr cooler would crack

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

No no them ones crack because the oil cooler restricts coolant flow internally to the egr cooler..thus rupturing "cracking" the cooler blowing white smoke the the tail pipe

[@austinward2907]

Ok thanks you for replying

[@screamindemon811]

Aw c'mon man getting to that second petcock is easy as pie, you just have to fire up Autocad and boom done, just ask the engineer! When every I have to do a rad pull I have a 1/4 of one of those big square plastic totes that they use to transport oil, chemicals etc in that I cut down so basically just is one of those big totes cut 3/4 off. I just slide it under the rads and let it drain in there, dump it into a pail and then dump the rest in with the other used coolant for the recyclers . No mess and easy as hell to clean up. Nothing wrong with your method of removing the rad, you can give ten guys the same job and guaranteed you will see guys do different methods that they think is best for them. Nothing wrong with that. What I find funny is how many 6.7 owners have no clue that there is two radiators in the truck, I swear it's like they never looked under the hood or truck. I am still not a fan of the plastic on the rads, just doesnt last long IMHO but thats a rant for a different day, nice work as usual man.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks mister screamin demon

[@LightsOutPredatorRemoval]

Soooo no body mounts?

[@johnsnyder6646]

Where are you located? I need this done on my 2015 F-250 6.7.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

🤚

[@johnsnyder6646]

Do you recommend the All Aluminum Mishimoto radiator, or just the standard, which is already failing for everyone?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

OE bud, replaced them aluminum ones tooo!!

[@johnsnyder6646]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod You're killing me! I just ordered the aluminum one 2 nights ago. At least it was a good price. Sounds like the entire truck needs to be disposed of, time for a Chevy!!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Ed bassmaster, phhhhhhssssssssssssssssssss

[@brunogone1]

Is it possible to replace the radiator without taking the ac out

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

I mean yeah, but you risk effffin some things up

[@jesusuriel743]

Do you need to recover the Freon

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Yes

[@gnxtc2]

Need to do a video on replacing a water pump on the new body Explorers. I wonder how many motors were lost when the tech didn't properly lock down the cams.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Gosh i just did 2 back to back on patrol explorers. I thought about it...was tryin to crank em both out in a day didnt have time 2 film. Next 1 i will!!

[@gnxtc2]

PowerStroke Tech Talk w/ARod Yep....we also blow up the PTU units along with ripping off the front pipes. Ford should've never got rid of the Panther platform and the 4.6 2v motor. What was Ford thinking when the replaced the CV with what they call the Utility aka Explorer....pure junk.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

EPA emission requirements!!!!! Thank u uncle SAM

[@paulrodrigues9603]

Whoa at 3:44 it sounded like a car fell off a lift! Bro that musta took all day. Lots of bolts geez!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Lol, nope job only pays 3.6 warranty.....it CANT take me all day or id LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSE. I mean i looose anyway but id loooose way more...lol. shoot me ur email, love to chat 1 day

[@paulrodrigues9603]

I still remember replacing the fan clutch on a 2006 E450 6.0. (It had a more hi-tech name) [e-mail]

[@chadwinters6089]

Great Video!!!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks mister Chad!

[@carllennen3520]

Having to change a radiator at 117k miles is BS! Im about to change out my primary at 167k miles, all highway miles, for the same exact reason. Drivers side gasket is busted. My Dad is retired Ford Tech, I was at his house a couple days ago when I seen the dripping on his driveway. First thing he said, "Crawl under there and see if its dripping off the side of the Radiator.". Sure enough, first thing I see is it dripping off the bottom corner of the drivers side, right behind the petcock. Took a picture, showed it to him, and he says, "Yup, the gaskets they use to joint the plastic tank to the aluminim fin body ALWAYS fails." He said 9 out of 10 times, when a truck came in for a coolant leak, this was the culprit. $600 per radiator is insane, when Ford KNOWS this is an issue. I wont be able to change it out for another week or two, so Im sure Ill blow another $100-$200 on coolant before I can get the radiator changed out. These trucks are so expensive, we shouldnt be having to deal with nonsense like this. I wish I didnt have to drag a trailer around all over the midwest, or I would go back to driving my 92' f350 crewcab LB. I completely rebuilt the 351 and the c6 in it, but it still doesnt have the power and the gas milage my 2016 6.7L does. Its just a toy now.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Buddy, ur cab mounts need to be changed that's why....

[@carllennen3520]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod what does the cab mounts have to do with the radiator?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

If ur cab mounts r blew out....that causes the structure that the RADIATOR is mounted to, to move....thus causing premature failure........

[@carllennen3520]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod Oh ok. Ill check the bushings before I tear it apart.

[@gright68]

Boss Job!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks player

[@JerseyFrank007]

Nice work...

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Thanks buddy!

[@6.7Pstroke]

So these radiators leak at the seems on so many dutys for so many years, why doesn't Ford put in all aluminum radiators!? And the annoying upper oil pan leak! Jeez put some r&d into a proper gasket! Ok rant over! As always fantastic video Arod! Thanks!

[@johnciancimino6504]

Great video but I would opt for the Mishimoto radiator.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Cant if its under warranty, i have no choice there..

[@DieselRC]

I see why you changed it. It’s there a web site to get a good one that won’t leak

[@antidiz]

I remember when it was just 4 bolts and the trans cooler lines and out she comes...lol

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Twas the old dayzzzz

[@jdh10475]

I just swapped mine yesterday 2016 leaking in the same place. Wish I watched this first I did it a little different, it wasn’t that bad of a job. Just a little work.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

👍👍👍

[@jorrick66]

I’ve got a mishimoto that the driver side started leaking in today 🙄

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

I heard those are junk

[@jorrick66]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod it was on the truck when I bought it. I don’t believe I’ll be spending $1,300 on another one though.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Hell no, & better check dem front cab mounts too

[@jorrick66]

@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod the front ones by the bumper looked solid yesterday. I’ll check the others by the firewall after while. 🤙🏼

[@antidiz]

Did you remove the birds head?...lol

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Lol yea birdy gon bye bye....flew the coop

[@natey891]

That radiator looks enormous

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Yepp heavy too

[@natey891]

PowerStroke Tech Talk w/ARod Ford went with the dual cooling system to prevent engine grenading from a rad leak at the egr or something?

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Cooler temps better emissions....plus theyre tryin to cool everything with all them coolers n what not

[@natey891]

PowerStroke Tech Talk w/ARod I just got a 2018 2.7 ecoboost f1fitty and it’s a quick bugger...not very eco though unless you baby it

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

THEY SCOOOOOT!!

[@renj6531]

I suspect that mabey birdies beak pierced the rad, they have taken out plane engines before

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Lol not on this 1 bub

[@citrusfarmer]

Arod hit another one out of the ball park.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Hit it------------->>>>》》》 OUTTA HERE!!!!

[@roberts5858]

That bird made a racket

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Haha

[@JimmyZ408]

I think, Jesus help me with this Radiator Replacement!!

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

Yes Jesus here, Gravy!!!!!!!!!!!!! I welcome 1 ANYDAY of the weeeek

[@D4x4Bronc]

Might be able to get similar push pins off clipsandfasteners.com

[@jamesnj3454]

My bro has a 2017 psd that overheats while towing and or using the exhaust brake. I haven't looked it over or checked for leaks or coolant level. Mostly because I don't give a fuck. He's got a warranty lol

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

I just did and 2ndary water pump on 1 yesterday

[@jamesnj3454]

PowerStroke Tech Talk w/ARod that shit is above my pay grade.

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

All in a days work!

[@PeterJr1985]

What a pain in the ass...