6.0L Powerstroke Right Bank Fuel Injector Replacement

[@SvtAddict1995]

That oil leak build up drove my ocd crazy. Great vid I enjoy working and driving these 6.0s

[@rgj5832]

Your very good at making these videos thank you for taking the time to film them and adding all the little details!

[@DanY-pm6sb]

Another great video! Thank you. I just replaced the #3 injector on my 6.0 and this video was an amazing help. Thank you for including the torque specs and toque sequence. I also greatly appreciate your comments about the long crank on the first few starts. I would have panicked had you not told me to expect that. I don't undertake any diagnosis or repair on my truck until I see if you have a video on the subject.

[@angelalock3306]

Brian, Jeff here. This is a great post. As a Naval Officer I travel lots and look for help on projects wherever I can get it.

[@angelalock3306]

Brian, Jeff again. Newbie at this. I can’t thank you enough for putting up this and other videos. Repair details on my truck are provided below in hopes they may help others. I love doing projects but my day job (a lot of times it is 7 days a week) just doesn’t allow me the time to figure all these things out on my own. From a long-term Navy man, thanks for all you do. It truly means a lot to me. I wish you and your Family the best. Thanks again. Sincerely, Jeff 2004 F350 107k miles, original owner. Turbo replaced at 25k with reman. I pulled the turbo at 75k due to vanes being seized. Cleaned, put on anti-seize, seems to be fine. Starting at 90k, long term P0401, 0404, 1315. Cleaned EGR, resolved, but returned. Replaced EGR valve. Codes returned in a few months, cleaned, intermittent success. Truck ran fine, no smoke, plenty of power. Recently returning from a trip, vehicle began to run rough at idle, not horrible. White/gray smoke at idle. Under acceleration, heavy gray to black smoke. No new codes. Lacked some power. Have never had a coolant leak. EGR well looks good when I pull the EGR. Checked down pipe, ok. Used my XRay scan tool no new codes. Bought AutoEnginuity scanner with Ford enhanced package. Scan with this tool indicated that at some time in the past p0281 had been set, but was not active. Ran the Power Balance test, indicated number 7 was not contributing equally. Ran the injector buzz test. Sounded good to me. I had my wife listen to the video of the buzz test and uncoached, she indicated that #7 sounded different. Bought reman injector form Bullet Proof Diesel. Installed using your video. Completed this morning and after about 10 seconds of cranking it fired up and is running very smooth. Power balance test looks great. No new codes.

[@royanguiano2610]

Your knowledge is great an thorough , my only suggestion was to include the showing of the injector as well the cause of failure if visible. that is all but definitely great video thank you so much for helping out.

[@ifrometa50]

Best video quality on you tube, Great narrator i can understand everything you are saying. Good job. I have a 2004 E350 that is leaking fuel to my oil pan any suggestion

[@jacobgomez2682]

Internal or external leak

[@leemarchant7191]

You sure do a good job. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@toxic1venom]

U are the man sir. Awesome job as usual. Keep up the great work and as always and I enjoy your videos. Stay safe

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Thanks!

[@tomdavies1709]

Great video, following it step by step. Only thing I would add is that if you remove the inner fender it makes some of the valve cover nuts on the back really easy to get to. Also one other tip if your truck is too high and it is killing you to work on it, take front wheels off and lower is as low as your jack will go, really helps with access and your back.

[@Noe2jzgte]

Yeah that's a very good tip for somebody who is working on their own truck ...but i think he skipped it because he is making money on this job and it would be very time consuming for very little payoff for a tech who does 6.0 on a regular basis

[@FordTechMakuloco]

The flex head gear wrenches actually make short work of the back 2 valve cover bolts surprisingly.

[@Redneckbusdrvr]

Great videos they’ve been a huge help, question, do you need to clean out the injector bore before installing? About to do all 8 as I’ve Ben tracking down a high pressure oil leak and the last issue are the spool valves on a few injectors. Thank you

[@R.1971-u4d]

This was a great help. Thank you for the detailed videos.

[@jcutrer]

Simply thanks great help . Thank for taking the time. Well done

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No problem.

[@rustyhand666]

Nice video. I think I wish I had watched before instead of after, I think pulling the ICP sensor would have been easier than the right side motor mount. My one point of constructive criticism is that after making such a big deal about how the fuel (oil) rails were torqued you blew right over the installation without addressing the torqueing. More on that: 1.) I've seen elsewhere (Amazon feedback for dummy plugs of all places) someone insist that T27 is the proper tool for those bolts, and I wonder if using the T30 is the reason my bolts are starting to look a little worse for the wear. I spend more time praying when I pull those rails than twisting. 2.) Where can I find those bolts or even better a replacement with a hex head.

[@natefidalgo7625]

Also i am wondering they sell oxygen sensor and diesel injector removal kits. I am good with oxygen sensor stuff but the diesel injector part of these kits not sure where you uses them as all you did is uses torx bits do you need the kits very often with all those fittings? When working on diesel engines. Great explanation wasn't aware on those engines that there was oil stand pipes just the glow plugs and diesel injector parts. I get now why the oil stand pipes are need to circulate oil back in these high pressure type engines. Also there is that new ICP sensor similar to what gasoline engine sensors are for with PCM. The ICP looks easy to remove like an oil pressure or coolant temp sensor. Anyway very through description.

[@dennisst99]

Thanks for a detailed video and for sharing your knowledge!

[@BigWillSD]

Great video thank you, need to replace a the #5 in my 06. Question, why not change/upgrade dummy plug when you have it that far? I bought upgraded oem standpipe and dummy plug, thought it would be a good idea while it apart. Is there any reason I should not?

[@briansnik1848]

Defenitely replace those. Guaranteed failure if not. The oem upgraded ones even suck! I found out dieselsite ones are the bomb. Double oringed!! Look at pics. You'll see. I've seen oem fail fast

[@istantch]

Great quality video . Thanks , very informative !

[@jacobkinard6553]

I have a question how did you torque down 2 oil rail bolts that ate blocked almost

[@dalegerber2038]

Dang good job,, I am going to inspect those on the right tomorrow. im getting an engine surge and excessive black smoke on roll out and suspect 2 injectors sticking no. 3 and 5 they did not look right when doing a diagnostic. however I am not getting a code yet. any ideas???

[@patrickm6000]

Man you're videos are great. They've helped me so much. I'm planning on doing injectors on my early '03 f250. I've got a miss happening. My truck has about 195k on it. It never had head studs done and my buddies are after me to do the head gaskets at the same time. thoughts? What brand bits can I depend on anymore?

[@jonesfarm1836]

Early 03/04 will have different style oil rail on them. You can find injector video for that style @watchweswork

[@psd6ohslow]

Thanks for another great video!! Few ?'s I have. I seen you use a cordless I think it's a 1/4 drive? Do you have a cordless ratchet also? Air tools are nice but just too loud to use all day. Also where you get your black nitrile gloves? Latex tear way to easy. Thanks!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I replied to you in the other video but no I don't have a cordless rachet, but have seen diesel tech Ron use one that is tried and true. I don't mind the air tools much my bays are right next to the shop air compressor. We get the nitrile gloves from our supplier they are raven bran and are among the best I have tried without being too thick and you have no feel.

[@edbadilla]

Brian!...is it ok to retorque the headbolts before putting back the injectors,just an info for everybody DIY erz!...thanks and more power!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

eduardo badilla I would not no they are TTY

[@FranQz13]

Sick! Great Job man!

[@natefidalgo7625]

Good video glow plugs are like the equivalent of spark plugs but they work on heating up cylinder rather then sparking of a spark plug. I am curious if you took gasoline engines and pressurize them like a diesel or higher if you can turn them into diesel engines? Basically using gasoline for diesel or converting your gas car engine into diesel engine. Just a curiousity.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

The do have direct injection gasoline engines.

[@natefidalgo7625]

@@FordTechMakuloco ya but still it uses spark on powerstroke not just high compression like diesel. The glow plugs are just to help heat the chamber on cold starts there not really need when the chamber gets to operating temps just compression. So was kind of looking if you can compress gasoline enough to have it self ignite aka have no spark plugs. Its more a theory/design thing might not be practical was just throwing it out there. And sure gasoline engines have many types of injection systems from carbs to computerize injector nozzles ,..etc

[@williambroyhill7638]

Do you have to remove the stand pipe to remove the oil rail? I have a 6.0 in a van and I may not have enough room.

[@Jimo225]

Same thing just happened to my 6.0. Lost power while driving, blew heavy white smoke, got hydrolocked after stalling. Got towed. Found out last cylinder on pass side was hydrolocked. Went to take out last injector and hold down bolt was already loose. Copper ring was gone. First O ring on injector was broke. Now had to buy a 125 dollar camera on a stick to look at injector cup becuase you can't get your eye in there to see it.

[@ronbown3836]

When taking out the injectors do you have to suck the fuel or oil from entering the cylinder through the injector hole?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I use compressed air to blow it out first.

[@willyb5017]

Excellent video! Subscribed!

[@aa3nk]

Does anyone know if the scan gauge II can command the buzz test? I hear nothing when turning the key on. Checked the relay and power fuse and they operated normally. Thinking of jumping a wire from the battery to the hot terminal on the relay stud and setting the relay back in place to see if "I can get a buzz", so to speak.

[@itsnotfar]

Well made video. Great job !!!!

[@davidwoodruff4788]

I’m replacing #5 injector today , I pray #5 is on the right side 3rd one back .

[@MrRexquando]

Great video. Don't take a 6.0 break until you do glow plugs! Since you seem to be a 6.0L god can you help with a list of items to have in a "crash box"? My son is taking his far away for school and I want to make sure he has replacement parts for the likely problems (like on the crank angle sensor on the 7.3, etc.)

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Well that depends on how capable he is. Fuel filters are good to have if they gel causing a stall or no start. Only other thing I can think of is an egr valve, other stuff like a ebp sensor short to vref causing a no crank for those concerns you just have to disconnect it and drive away. Injector or so would be nice just depends on how crazy you want to go many of the other problems are either performance related or need to be repaired at a shop. There are no real easy pop in parts like the 7.3l cmp sensor or idm. You might want to ask diesel tech ron too.

[@MrRexquando]

FordTechMakuloco Fuel filters it is. Someone stole the EGR before we bought it. My son isn't very capable (great/smart kid just no mechanic) but he wanted a diesel truck and I didn't realize he wasn't "like me" so I end up doing most of the work. If its anything more than filters I will just fly myself up or find an honest diesel tech where he is going to college. I just got spooked when some friends at the airport who all drive 7.3s were talking about having extra crank censors in the glove box, etc. Thanks for the great videos and advice!

[@rustyhand666]

A spray can of ether has saved my ass many a time. If he hasn't already graduated.

[@HiThere-el8ju]

Hi I have a 6.0 that needs a head gasket job what Is your recommendation of a quality brand to buy. Fyi......The truck I have is a 2000 that had a 7.3 but was swapped with a 6.0(not sure what year).

[@edm9760]

Is there a way to tell a factory/OEM injector from an aftermarket one?

[@riplippers6385]

Little late but reman injectors will have a set of characters on the side toward the top near where the hold down sits that will say things like “RM5613”

[@alejandrocota3101]

the truck i just bought has been sitting for two years because it stopped working, now that im fixing it i changed the low and high pressure pump. Do you think its the injectors problem?

[@eddvazquez8508]

How long really did it take you to replace it? end to end.

[@ibrahinviera452]

friend I have a ford f250 super duty 2008 the injector 3 fails me when I turn on the air conditioner I already changed the injector and the ass and the fault that can be

[@sethh2041]

Do you worry about the oil/diesel that runs into the cylinder or is that not a big deal?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No big deal

[@psd6ohslow]

Is this the same truck you did the injectors on the LH bank? If so did you notice only head studs on only the one side??

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No this was one of three I had that week, this was a big box work truck you will see in my upcoming 12 F150 Engine Removal Timelapse video

[@Mebob2001]

FordTechMakuloco i didnt see this video yet!

[@patrickcarso9161]

Excellent, Great Job

[@williamr134]

@FordTechMakuloco I pulled the #5 injector on my 03 6.0l yesterday. Contribution fault, and bad miss at idle. AE showed it overfueling at low RPM.The hold down bolt was extremely difficult to break loose. Is that normal? Injector was decently discolored above sealing washer to first shoulder on injector body. Nipple cup looks good. Is that also normal?

[@williamr134]

@@jasonpacheco5744 Mine's back to normal, with quick starts, and smooth performance. It's only 20 something bolts, but it's slow going because it's so tight. Be patient, and give yourself time to do the work. You don't want to drop anything once the valve cover is open If you're sure you have an early 6.0l, do yourself a favor and buy the 6.0l specific T-40 bit for the injector hold down bolt. It's just long enough to clear the other components, and you can still get a ratchet/TQ wrench on it. It's the best $30 you'll spend. That hold down bolt is right next to the injector body, and anything else will be difficult to get in there. Otherwise, it's pretty straight forward. Remove hot side IC tube, remove GPCM/bracket, remove valve cover, remove oil rail(I didn't disconnect my HPO line), and R&R the injector. Make sure the old sealing washer comes out. Use your phone to look down the open injector bore for cracks. Blow out the bore, and hold down bolt hole so everything goes in clean. Pour some clean oil on the injector tops before you replace the HPO rail. Get a new o-ring for the oil filler neck. The old one will probably be toast when you unscrew the neck. That's the only other part I needed, aside from the injector itself. Motorcraft only for these parts. Once I was done, I went through a single 20 second cranking cycle, paused, and it started right off on the second cycle. Drove it about 15 miles, with some WOT pulls to purge the air, and all is well. I hope that helps.

[@williamr134]

@@jasonpacheco5744 I'm the original owner of my 04 Excursion. I've done nothing but tow heavy, and drag race the beast. 100 lb's of nitrous has gone through it with race tunes, and it hasn't really complained. It's been a great truck. I bought a brand new 6.7l F350 last year, and I can't let mine go either.

[@bobsdogtag]

Hey Thank You !

[@natefidalgo7625]

Ya with diesel there is no spark plug and so those diesel engine injectors (under much higher pressure). Fuel gas can get into the fuel lines. Totally wouldn't of thought about that issue on the diesel engines much different then the gas engines.

[@fidoshock321]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@THETERPZ]

How long did the job take you?

[@jd_portland]

Great video!

[@MrDizzle715]

Noise warning holy crap balls.

[@danielsharp3659]

Excellent video

[@mikeches7992]

Is it necessary to replace all four injectors if only TWO are under suspition

[@C.O.SBurpees]

I worked on one that had 1 injector go bad. I replaced it a month later the truck was acting up again but on 2 more cylinders i convinced my customer to replace the last one so long story short if you have 1 already going out i guess leave the rest alone but 2? Replace all 4

[@edserra9802]

the bolts on my 2005 6.0 vale cover are stripped and it leaking oil what do u recommend

[@stt226l2]

Ed Serra tap it

[@jdb1930]

If you break one of the plastic parts that attaches to the injector, where can you get another one. I can't find them, and I know I am not the first one to ever break one.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I have never seen them either. I would call and international truck dealer parts counter and see if they have any leads.

[@jdb1930]

FordTechMakuloco I finally found them. The part is Alliance AP0040, and riffraff diesel sells them as well as some Alliance dealers. www.riffraffdiesel.com/injector-wiring-connector/ And thanks again for the videos great job.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Sweet that will save you a bunch.

[@chriscompton5356]

How do you torque the 2 back lower oil railbolts

[@chriscompton5356]

Had a tough time getting those out

[@HectorVera-ky6rw]

Tks

[@roberttaylor3373]

Do the injectors need to be programmed after install?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No

[@roberttaylor3373]

FordTechMakuloco thanks. I didn’t think so but I’ve heard otherwise and I’m new to diesels so I just wanted to be sure.

[@josedelarosa1634]

You the best

[@isrcardiel2761]

which it is what causes a lot of blue smoke f250 6.0

[@hallowedreaper7476]

Nalgonas D You are burning oil. somewhere you have an oil leak and it's mixing with the fuel. I'd fix it fast if u can

[@juanitohuerta5598]

Did you figure it out? My bet is on blown turbo seal.

[@pickuptrucker17]

thank you!

[@johnlatza1371]

Do you edit out all of the cursing?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No these are quite easy for me now I have done so much warranty work on these engines.

[@johnlatza1371]

Everytime I work on my truck, I scare the shit out of my neighbors.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

lol too funny! They are probably like who the heck is that guy arguing with over there!

[@johnfdaileysr6091]

Hi

[@marksmith7054]

this is one Filthy Engine, damn