6.0 POWERSTROKE HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT! ENGINE TEARDOWN!

Continuing with our cab pull and head gasket replacement series, we get the engine tore down and find some lovely surprises!

[@karlgregory8190]

Great video. we used stucco mixing pans to drain the coolant from the block the big black bins at home depot. then install fumoto valves atleast on my personal truck i did for the block drain that way you can hook a hose to them and just open the valve

[@ROELKEY2442]

As someone who’s never worked on a 6.0, it’s amazing to me how “updated” of a design they are over the 7.3s. But this video makes me feel like I could work on one just as easy

[@evangarver4980]

Just wanted to say thanks man. First time getting this deep into a 6.0. Was a piece of cake with your video! Keep the videos coming sir!!!

[@davestewart9146]

Wow what a job, I can see why they move the engine partially under the firewall but what a pita to work on, I’m learning and really enjoying your videos 😁👍

[@Atomic_Diesel]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad your are enjoying them!

[@alvarogutierrez-vh8lw]

Damn bro . nice video I feel like I could work on my 6.0 lol .

[@Andrew-ju4be]

I like how these are very in-depth. I wonder if you can do a video shows how to do the head gaskets with cab on and how you do the steps?

[@Atomic_Diesel]

Thank you! Unfortunately I won’t do them with cab on. I can just do a much better job either pulling engine or cab. I think the key to doing this job correct is being comfortable and relaxed and you won’t be comfortable fighting the heater box and laying on your belly.

[@Andrew-ju4be]

@@Atomic_Diesel could you show a video how to test early 03 hpop. One thing you can't find anything how to tell if it's bad just a guess till you get there. Any maybe at way to rebuild one.

[@infostar5220]

If i knew a month ago how deep id be into ny 07 f350 id have at min taken the front "clip" off. I spent the better part of the last month basically doing a "plank" across my radiator/motor. And i live in swfl. Its been mid to upper 90s with 80% or more humidity. But ill be dang nabbid iv i ever take her back to the stealership. At this point i have a block connected to a tranny. Ill prob just pull it to put it all back together. What sucks is i didnt do my radiator flush b4 all this. But i did do an oil change literally the day before i started. Theres 100 or more wasted😂

[@gonesilent2814]

no heat shield on up pipes / rear near ICP fear the FICM wires getting baked hard.

[@Atomic_Diesel]

All aftermarket up pipes have no area to bolt stock heat shield back on. I always wrap mine and or have them ceramic coated!

[@dwcjwerfner]

Thanks for the video, very informative and thorough. Do you have a particular head supplier you recommend? I have been looking at the UFC o-ring head. Also, how long is that sharpening stone, 10-12"? I am having a very hard time finding one that long.

[@Atomic_Diesel]

It’s about 12”. I personal have only used PSP and Kill Devil Heads but I would still have either checked at the machine shop!

[@ruffyvanhoun]

congrats on 1200 subs 🤙

[@Atomic_Diesel]

Thank you! You’re the man!

[@lukedougherty7078]

International did a shit job on surface finishes in terms of deck and head surfaces IMO the nicer ther surface the better the seal when it comes to a MLS headgasket. Without pulling the block you can hand lap the deck surface which is super labor intensive and there is a guy on here I believe his channel is "TooManyToys" very informative but dry and drawn out but is worth a watch

[@ethankeaton5385]

I’m getting ready to do a headgasket job and this is my first time working on a 6.0 i’ve watched this video twice already and i’m still nervous to tackle this job for any tips for that?? btw love the vids man!

[@Atomic_Diesel]

It’s okay to be nervous! You’ve got it, just take your time with everything! I will try and make a video very soon on block prep and stud instructions. Also if you have any questions while tackling the job don’t hesitate to shoot me a message!

[@bridgeman4046]

How much do you charge to do all of this?

[@Atomic_Diesel]

The job usually comes in around the 6-7k ball park range (parts and labor).

[@alvarogutierrez-vh8lw]

Were are you located???? I need to bullet proof my 6.0 I’m looking for a solid mechanic .

[@Atomic_Diesel]

I’m in East Tennessee!

[@moffosbaitandtackle]

Which cat elc do you use in a 6.0?

[@Atomic_Diesel]

I use the 50/50 stuff just to save me some time of going to find distilled water and mixing it myself.

[@98fishingfool]

Any thoughts on psp or kdd heads ?

[@Atomic_Diesel]

Either or are fine. Just take them to your local machine shop and have them checked for flatness before you throw them on.

[@98fishingfool]

@@Atomic_Diesel should I buy a pre oring heads or have a machine shop

[@Atomic_Diesel]

As long as you have a very reputable machine shop near you, I would let them ring them. If not just buy them ringed.

[@joeshearer1247]

Where are you located?

[@Atomic_Diesel]

East Tennessee!

[@WillWist-lx7uw]

Damn if I owned this truck I would be f#### pist. I can’t imagine how pist I would be

[@98fishingfool]

Is it common to see studded trucks blow head gaskets ?

[@Atomic_Diesel]

Very! Of all the 6.0s I’ve tore apart with popped gaskets, only about 2 or 3 still had stock head bolts. All the others were studded.

[@davidwilliamson2181]

Do you resurface the exhaust manifolds? After doing a head gasket jobs I’ve found the exhaust manifolds are never flat.

[@Atomic_Diesel]

I do. I very rarely see them leak but just a little extra thing I like to do.

[@bored2death4404]

Have you installed or had any experience with the dummy plug/stand pipes from Dieselsite? Looks like they did a complete redesign and they are double o-ringed

[@Atomic_Diesel]

I do not have any personal experience with them, but I think it’s a really good design and wouldn’t hesitate to use them. I would just ask where their o rings come from.