6.0 Power Stroke Makes me Question my Life Choices - Major Oil Leak

My 3rd 2005 diesel truck in 3 weeks has a big oil leak from the valve cover gaskets. It does not go well...
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[@lawrenceedwards6327]

Am I the only one who thinks Wes is the Bob Ross of mechanics? Instead of painting happy trees, he calmly tackles the most frustrating tasks with nothing more dramatic than a contemplative sigh and a wry joke. He’s like the anti-angry mechanic. Never a sharp word or a thrown wrench. Poor broken vehicles come and happy safe vehicles leave. Along the way we all get to see an expert do what experts do. It’s always a pleasure to Watch Wes Work!!

[@seanwieland9763]

I think Car Wizard is the Bob Ross. Wes is more like the Al Borland… eminently competent, midwestern nice, but scathing dry sarcasm underneath it all.

[@mark98070]

Personally I think he edits all those niceties out before posting.

[@LisaMedeiros-tr2lz]

@@mark98070 Right. The SUV taking off into the stack of oil cases and nearly rearranging his biology, was most certainly NOT met with a Gomer Pyle: "Well, Go-o-olley".

[@fontana101]

@@mark98070 I agree there's no way he's not dropping f bombs every few seconds.

[@fluffyblue4006]

Wes, you're a genius. Not only the dropped wrench counting, not only the music, but the ominous cracking sound of turning the tap on your explanation paper, well, that was real cinematic mastery, displayed in this fine video production. This, combined with heavy use of sarcasm sauce, makes this one of the best repair/diag channels out there. In my opinion, of course. Thank you. I appreciate it very much that you put yourself through these hardships, for an honest living and for our entertainment.

[@ken7808]

Very well said!

[@digi3218]

I noticed the sound when he was turning the wrench in the paper and didn't think much of it 😂

[@jasonvanlanduyt7202]

@@digi3218 The subtlety of it is Oscar worthy.

[@uncrustable9923]

haha it was just the tap rubbing on the paper

[@6Diego1Diego9]

please stop worshiping KZbinrs

[@jasonvanlanduyt7202]

Wes, this might be your best video yet. The editing, comic timing, and bitter sarcasm is beautiful. Absolute perfection.

[@williammills5111]

“The difficult we’ll do right now, the impossible may take a little while…” Thanks, Wes for taking us along- you are one amazing guy.

[@MrAPCProductions]

You don't have to say no on the jobs, you just bid them at 3x the rate and customers will decide whether they want quality work.

[@stevenbastian3882]

That's right. Make those customers a deal YOU can't refuse.

[@pettyfogger2305]

If I could add to Mr.APC's wisdom; when faced with the mechanical versions of what cop's used to refer known dipsticks as "frequent fliers", would it be fair and reasonable for there to be an addendum on those bids stating that because of known defects involved in repairs to that make and model, the bid will not cover issues X and Y should they become a part of the repair quote?? BTW, those were nice, very pleasing legs displayed on the porch clip, and your missus has nothing to be ashamed of, either!!!

[@MrAPCProductions]

Where I live there is only one single mechanic who will actually work on a 6.0 or 6.4. He charges $300 an hour and only works 2-3 days a week. Currently there are between 50-70 trucks sitting outside his shop waiting in line. He is in his late 50s and maybe has 10 years left before he closes up shop.

[@mattE0339]

Ah yes. We call that the F U price...

[@bikeaddictbp]

A friend of mine ran into that with the sparkplug replacement on the infamous Ford 5.4 - the quote from a shop surely allowed for the problems on those, and we warned him not to attempt it himself. He opted to not replace the sparkplugs. Truck went to the junkyard yesterday.

[@andspenrob]

You outdid yourself with the instructional narration and video footage - thanks for once again not cutting corners on the job when it gets tough!

[@Me-zo8yc]

That was superb!

[@brandonosborne6894]

That montage was absolutely brilliant. Thank you, Wes for taking the time to put such effort into your videos, it really shows in the end product.

[@AlwaysBored123]

Lmao that was by far the greatest helicoil install I've ever seen.

[@alandoesstuff.1254]

Everyone has started a project that somewhere around halfway in they started contemplating what bad choices in life brought them to this dark place. Power on.

[@osrr6422]

I have like 3 and a half.

[@carpenter5575]

Yeah about halfway into my marriage I was questioning my life choices

[@DarkFlamage]

@alandoesstuff.1254 I agree. It burns me up when I'm forced to dwell in a dark place for too long, hence my screen name.

[@M.TTT.]

@@carpenter5575 LMAO

[@Studio23Media]

I have started to factor those things into my time estimates. Before I start, I go through a mental check of all the ways I could end up fucked, and how long it'll take me to fix the surprise. 😂

[@bensmith6051]

Ford engineers make me question my career decision everyday as a Ford mechanic. Keep up the good fight Wes. You are a humble mechanic and entertainer

[@stephenpeterson7479]

I had the same question as a Chevrolet mechanic. They told us in GM school,"We don't build them for being easy to work on. we build them for ease of assembly.

[@MitzvosGolem1]

They used to be good before Triton V8 and 6.0 disaster era .

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Blame Navistar International Harvester for at least half. 😏🤷‍♂️

[@Guysm1l3y]

Remember kids: DFM stands for "design for manufacturing", not "design for maintenance".

[@MitzvosGolem1]

@@tomtheplummer7322 actually I was told Ford rushed Navistar to release the 6.0 before it was ready and made their own modifications. I had IHC Navistar 4300 and 4700 medium trucks with 444 and never had issues like in Ford pickup trucks did . The 7.3 PSD was excellent though. But the transmission s melted in my f450 dump truck I went through 3. Then the dual mass POS clutch went twice in other truck. I switched to GM gas 6.0 LS fleet trucks vans years ago. Now they suck to high tech .

[@user-cm3mr1sp4l]

That was gold. i just had a super frustrating day working on a roof in the rain and arguing with suppliers about their lousy products. sooo good have a laugh and see someone else dealing with the madness. thanks wes

[@mattdanger3846]

Wes, your comedic timing, sarcasm and sharp whit is a gift to our industry. I had a good laugh with each of the dropped wrenches. Nice work on this one.

[@anthonydefreitas6006]

Wes don't stress over video release times , just upload when ready. The best things in life are worth waiting for!

[@nv1493]

I so feel your pain but honestly, this video was GOLD. Well done lad.

[@Z-Bart]

Ever since I was a little kid I've been enthralled with taking shit apart. It's the going back together (correctly) that always gets me. Lol.

[@brandonoswald2392]

My wife gave me the most concerned look when I died laughing at your Hercules Ratchet review. 😂🤣👍🏼👍🏼

[@motivatedpeon]

This has to be the best and most comprehensive explanation on how to install a heli coil. Treat Injuries, Celebrate, Evaluate life choices. Words to live by!

[@royalriding1720]

Wes, I know it's a lot of work making these videos, but please never stop. You're easily my favorite mechanic/car youtube channel. I'd offer to edit your videos, but I don't have the skills or the tools for that

[@WatchWesWork]

Neither do I!

[@peteraitken6494]

@@WatchWesWorkhahaha 😂😂

[@JacobEcret]

@@WatchWesWork😂😂😂

[@donE37100]

I don't have enough thumbs for how many thumbs I want give! The ending with family time and that background music was surreal.

[@jlinkhart]

Wes, if nothing else, this is the best example of how to install a helicoil in a crappy spot. Thanks for taking the time to document that instead of glossing over it 👍

[@jacknevitt7384]

I think that’s what I appreciate most about your work ethic, Wes, knowing that when you take on a job you’re going to do everything humanly possible to make it right. Thanks for a great, entertaining video!

[@rimmersbryggeri]

Exactly I dont know why people tell wes to do his job worse. I wishI had had my internship with someone like wes.

[@o.c.smithiii2626]

I just wish there was a WES Mechanic Certification, it would make it much easier for me to select a repair shop.

[@dozerman53111]

This is one of your best videos. The illustrations were spot on. I had a good laugh at the don't drop wrench tally. I've used 2 o-rings a. One over finger one over wrench and a short piece of monafilement line tied together to help with the wrench dropping. Saved me a hundred trips to pickup wrench. Thank you for the videos Wes, I enjoy them all.. I'm 72 and retired, but still remember the struggle.

[@garyrothwell4539]

Hands down, your narration and editing are superior. If KZbin awarded best mechanic teleplays and video editing, you would never lose.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Love the Explanation montage 😂 best part is celebrating 😂

[@mikejerrett7354]

The little "how to" part showing the helicoil was brilliant made me understand what you were doing. Well done Wes 😊

[@gmctech]

You're tougher than I am... After almost 3 decades of turning wrenches, I'm now semi-retired and absolutely positively will not work on diesels anymore. Been offered good cash by friends but nope I did my time. A salute you Wes 😎

[@jamesbyrne2004]

Who else started to have the biggest grin form on their face like out of the Grinch who stole Christmas (the cartoon version) at the 12:47 mark. I was in tears with the little wrench around the sacrificial drill bit on the diagram with Wes' big hands making the slightest little turns. 😂

[@seanwieland9763]

6:04 “Good news for us though, since a lot of the bolts are missing.” 🤣

[@johnh8268]

You are officially the PowerStroke whisperer! They are all headed your way.

[@ludditetechnologies]

Masterful editing turning the torture into a ditty was very funny, but man I felt your pain on this one, ouch. You bring a lot of joy to others Wes, if it is any consolation, try to remember that, thanks as alway.

[@corydriver7634]

😂😂😂Oh man I’m dying over here😂😂😂 the hell-e-coil segment had me rolling so much I missed the rest of the video- I had to come back an hour later and rewatch the end. 😂😂😂

[@ginamiller6015]

I’m so glad to discover that I’m not the only person who struggles with these types of repairs. Thank you Wes, your videos are awesome 🫶 And the world really appreciates you ❤

[@mortengustavsen5431]

The knowhow, explaining, the comedic timing and the editing are just great. Keep on being yourself and keep up the good work

[@joevalencic5275]

I did contract engineering for White Motors back in the 70’s. Inner fender liners on AutoCars (can you say Matt at Diesel Creek?) and Freightliner trucks were made from hand mock-ups on the truck, and then sent out to have the full size patterns made from them for production. This was pre CAD, and I believe the assembly notes said something like "locate fastener holes at assembly." That was a fun place to work, because you would draw some sort of a plan, then spend the afternoon in the shop trying to make something that resembled the drawing. Once you had a workable model, then you went back and made a finished drawing for the production part.

[@montiac1970]

Montage portion with the sarcastic deadpan humor is pure gold. Kudos.

[@chrissmith513]

You should get an Academy Award for your monologue on the stripped bolt episode !!!😊😊😊

[@andyrobinson339]

This was by no means your most complicated or even most interesting repair, but for many reasons it was one of your best!

[@WatchWesWork]

Thanks?

[@andyrobinson339]

@@WatchWesWork Haha...I guess that was a bit of a "backhanded" compliment. But really, it showcased all of your strengths, not the least of which is the ability to communicate. Oh yeah....and you're a decent mechanic too.

[@benc3380]

That helicoil install is the stuff of nightmares, holy crap.

[@virtuestreams2616]

😂😂😂😂😂-laying out the tools+commentary=lmao! Thank you Wes!

[@ericd2791]

don't ever change Wes, the humor we need.

[@ScoobyMaxC]

I agree with other posters that you've outdone yourself with the instructional vignette. Personally, I think it's up there with your all time great 'how to' on fixing a scratch on your dishwasher! I'm sure I speak for many in saying you never need to apologise for taking some time off. Hope you did something fun 👍🏻.

[@silasmarner7586]

That is a nasty and horrifying repair to have to do, and you did very well, Wes!

[@wallingj68]

Dry humor is so my jam. Glad to see a fellow purveyor of humor jerky.

[@Mick_A_Knuckle]

Keeping score on the dropped tiny wrench had me laughing hard!

[@robertkelly9788]

Wes....you are an internet treasure. I own a 2004 F250 with a six liter.....and I can still watch this with a sense of humor. I live in Texas and my truck is without rust and has 170,000 miles on it. Needless to say....it has had all the major repairs done on it....I still like to drive it....and I always drive with my fingers crossed.

[@dontblameme6328]

Same here but no major repairs. ... 2004 6.0 F350 FX4. 500k Mike's and still running string. Valve covers have maybe been off 4 times.

[@Flamytygwa]

Oh man that hit's a little close to home "and i always drive with my fingers crossed." me too man, me too, 2004 6.0 f250 xlt

[@I-watch-at-2x]

The "bandage" made me laugh too hard. This was an amazing video Wes, thanks for bringing us along

[@chrislambert2889]

Wes you almost made me spit my coffee out when you said Soviet moped 👍💯

[@thelazyfishkeeper2730]

13:52 i had to stop the video "don't drop the tiny wrench" i am laughing out loud. wes your killing me here.

[@alskjflaksjdflakjdf]

Man, I feel bad that your pain provides me so much joy! The editing was gold :)

[@danhunik7949]

I remember changing valve cover gaskets on my 75 Chev small block in about 3 1/2 minutes. So much for progress.

[@johnnyzander1466]

You shouldn't laugh at other people's misfortune.. But.. That montage made my day 😂

[@tjbounds]

Absolutely worth the wait. Education and humor at its finest. Wes is an icon in this KZbin era.

[@HowNotToDoEverything]

Careful! You're rapidly becoming the go-to 6.0 guy!

[@charlesschneiter5159]

Wes, Your humour is priceless 🤣😂😅 listeneing to my laughing out loud every few minutes, my wife asked me, since when car repair videos were this funny. Well, I said to her: "since I watch Wes work - that's when". Keep em coming - nut just for the humour of course, but also for their instructional value! I always sit straight when you are putting pen to paper. That's never lost on this old car and airplane buff... Greets from far away Switzerland!

[@MoBill122]

Every 6.0 video I watch makes me so glad I still have an old 2001 7.3 :)

[@pbysome]

The quips are getting stellar, joan rivers and a soviet moped..class.😂

[@letstalkaboutcars2998]

I live in the UK, we consider 3L to be big so I’d say 6L are vanishingly rare 😂. I don’t think I’ve come across a wheel arch liner that actually fits back in easily (or when it does, half the lip is sticking out elsewhere!). I really enjoyed the cinematic part at the end, thanks for yet another great video Wes

[@jeffreygoss8109]

In america we keep going bigger. The modern ford engine is a 6.7. Then they cry bloody murder when diesel goes up.

[@andries4561]

@@jeffreygoss8109 thats fucking stupid, nobody needs that. Out 2L crafters are big workvans that haul a lot of stuff. Vans are easier than pickups anyways

[@FishFind3000]

The model before the 6.0l was the 7.3l. Plus the big 3 made massive v8/v10 gas engines in that 8l+ range.

[@henkoosterhof5947]

Letstalkaboutcars i have a 0.898 liter 3 cyl. And under the bonnet its as cramped as this one.

[@jeffreygoss8109]

@@henkoosterhof5947 gotta love the engineers.

[@jackvia9282]

I am impressed with your patience on these engines

[@andyworks5428]

That heli-coil montage wins the internet!

[@RIPPER334]

Man, my anxiety kicks in every time I watch you take something apart. ...I'd never get that damn thing put back together!!

[@Richard.Sanchez]

You have a talent for making mundane repairs enjoyable to watch.

[@chrissmith7655]

Hi Wes , never say,', 'No', just put the price up to make it worth your while, time and effort. Let the customer say ,'No'. Many thanks from UK.

[@adanlopez5251]

It’s nice to see that they’re people like you do a job correctly still, love your work Wes 🤙

[@DomEngines]

OMG the montage, the music, the humor. I had to laugh so hard 😂

[@countryboysteve]

Coolant filter is to help catch all the casting sand that comes out of the block and plugs the oil cooler

[@lolatmyage]

Is there casting sand coming out of it 18 years later?

[@countryboysteve]

@@lolatmyage 100000% yes especially after any type of service that disturbs the system

[@lolatmyage]

@@countryboysteve Car's like "pocket sand!!!" lmao

[@wxfield]

Wes! You got yourself a stomach surfer!! How'sit suit you? We attach a couple sheets of 3/4" plywood to our forklift and climb up on that to work from above the engine. I also found I was kneeling more on the platform, so I switched to the Duluth pants with knee pad inserts.

[@WatchWesWork]

Good idea!

[@scotthill1278]

Ok I laughed so hard it hurt and couldn't breath, then you treated injuries and I had to walk away for a minute. Thank you.

[@knowone6214]

Wes...ya gotta learn to say NO.....LOL....love that sarcastic farmer attitude

[@gregholloway2656]

Wes, just to give you some relief, I should bring by my 70s squarebody chevy with a straight six. To give yourself a “challenge” with the valve cover gasket, you can either blindfold yourself, or only use one hand for the job. I once changed the alternator in the dark with no light, entirely by feel. These V8 diesels make me want to “run away, run away!”. Thanks for the video.

[@NoWr2Run]

I'll throw my 68 Camaro v8 & my 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 4.0 in there with your Square Body 6 cyl.

[@nineoclockhero]

"too good for your own good" means you can charge appropriately. 👍 a work ethic like yours is worth worth every penny.

[@Mahkwa]

Home mechanics with their buddies replacing valve cover gaskets. 100% the problem. 😂👌

[@soopaghetto]

I actually like the 6.0 content. Not sure if it's because i enjoy watching others struggle as I have on the 6.0 or bias because i own one 😂(05 excursion). They are pretty robust but can be annoying to work on. The coolant filter mods are due to the egr cooler issues / scare but regular maintenance / non ford coolant seems to help a lot. I bought into it with the BPD oil cooler relocation kit. 6.0s are still pretty common in VA / NC from what ive seen. Hopefully more will come your way 😁

[@DaveT0818]

My NC based 6.0 still running pretty well with about 400k miles.. not the best design but can be reliable with a few changes (egr delete, stud kit, etc) and regular maintenance..

[@BustinCasts]

Motorcraft Gold coolant was terrible about the additive package beginning to drop out and solidify in the system which in turn clogged the oil cooler. Like everything else on a 6.0, one thing goes south and left unchecked and it can get uglier, and fast.

[@MrReconmanone]

The repair bolt is a great idea. To alert the repairer of the bolt it could be anodized red or bright orange.

[@jannepo]

Or have a larger head, so the you need to use different socket when taking bolts out. Does not guarantee right installation. Using aM7 or M8 bolt could be an solution, but hard to say if there is enough space for those in the cylinderhead..

[@publicclammer]

I feel your pain, Wes! I well (and, I suppose, fondly) remember at about age 15 on a creeper under a rusty school bus with the transmission on my chest and struggling to get it to slide into place! Things were much more simple then, but many similarities remain! Enjoy and appreciate your youth and strength and remember "Life is a sight draft dated yesterday"!

[@jackgreen412]

I must agree with the old saying "Patience is a virtue." Any mehanic that can work on these clusters must be virtuous.

[@richied6319]

That was so hilarious Wes!!!!! LOL!!!!! Do not drop the tiny wrench! LOL!!!!!

[@bruno_lee]

Just found your channel today. I like the way Wes works. Entertaining easy to watch and he doesn't go on and on on needless details. Thanks

[@Zer0kbps]

Never any need to apologise Wes, good things come to those that wait..

[@rustlebruxz0013]

I especially enjoyed the sequence with the helicoil and the little wrench; good laughs (at your expense).

[@nbrowser]

The montage...that.....THAT explains mechanic life all too well! Wes, ya had me laughing at that...oh damn I dropped the tiny wrench!

[@jhartford58]

What a cluster-fuss Wes! The more you after-market, the more you'll pay for repairs. Lesson learned on this video right here.

[@jamesbt2003]

Wow. The level of patience to hellicoil at an angle in tight space is extraordinary!

[@4knanapapa]

Watched a recent Diesel Creek video and Matt referred to contacting you on a diesel he was working on, says alot for your knowledge and abilities, pretty impressive. You, Matt and Merlyn king of the dodge cummins out in Arizona are my favorites, always look forward to you videos.

[@sdp227]

Best monologe I've heard, Wes You're gonna be a stand up comedian someday.

[@mikew1332]

The Heli-coil montage was genuinely funny.

[@gcaprice406]

The descent into madness music while doing the heli coil was a nice touch. These diesel videos are really making me satisfied with my life choice to change careers lol.

[@ronlind1757]

Thanks Wes for such a great video! Those Ford 6.0 diesels... the engineers that went on to do great things...

[@horsefly4400]

The day he referred to a 5.4 Triton as the 3v hand grenade, he had my sub 😂

[@keitho77]

The helicoil montage was fcuking hilarious!!!!

[@benclark5225]

I loved the admonition "don't drop the small wrench" followed by the hash marks, where every hash mark means climbing down from the work perch to retrieve the dang thing and climbing back to drop it yet again. Hilarious 'cause we have all been there. Great video and I look forward to your next one.

[@polishhotdog933]

You’re very mechanically talented, and your sense of humor is spot on.

[@joepeters5510]

That shock, is holding on with just hopes. Dreams done left the building.

[@charlie_nolan]

This was one of your funniest videos yet. This has quickly become one of my favorite KZbin channels

[@bluegrallis]

@ 1:56, I'm glad you didn't say NO , to working on my 7.3, even though it's a E cab and impossible to get at the engine. 😁

[@WatchWesWork]

It's actually easier to get at the back of the engine. Would have been a cake walk to do this job!

[@DanEBoyd]

I remember that E cab!!

[@chrisj2848]

Awesome Wes! Loved the helicoil install for dumbies, then an Escher reference. Lol 👍

[@DanEBoyd]

I'm guessing that Escher was a fan of perpetual motion machines?

[@sethaaron007]

I’m a body technician. I always take the wheel off to remove or install fender liners. It saves me a ton of grief and time! Nice work 😂👍🏻

[@shaneharrison4775]

Always love when a ford squeezle shows up at your shop if nothing it's entertaining 😊

[@KiyaWarrior]

I sold my 20 year old diesel F350 a few years back and I have no regrets. Wallet is thicker than ever and maintenance on my current vehicle is so much quicker and easier. Thanks for the video sir.

[@rnash999]

What did you switch to?

[@glenmorton1527]

What did you buy sir if you don't mine?

[@RandomStuff-nt7xh]

Some of the very finest content on KZbin, I have learned so much from Wes. A true master of his craft which is very rare these days. If I were a customer of Wes I would drive care free! Keep up the great work and long may it continue.

[@philippevandenstockt5999]

Love your comments 😂😂😂. Keep on the work with these old diesels, where is the fun without them??

[@craigsowers8456]

US Army has a repair kit for this issue ... it's called "C4". Bless you Brother.