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  1. jwaring

    2nd belt 14000 miles 06 6.0

    Just an update on my belt issue- Ford just released this bulletin on the matter: Updated: 4-14-06 Belt Noise/Chirp/Squeal on Cold Start-up: This concern is currently under investigation. Verify that the belt is not frayed and is tracking true, and there are no obvious pulley concerns. If...
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    '06 oil leak

    Forget that shop! I did the same as bushpilot and wiped mine down with brake cleaner, so far- it hasn't produced anymore drips. I'm learning to be patient with this truck because each time I've found something that I thought was a serious problem, it turned out to be "normal"
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    Can I run BioDiesel ?

    I buy mine at a station here in Kansas City. Check out National Biodiesel Board - www.biodiesel.org - www.nbb.org It has some good info on biodiesel and where you can buy it.
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    Can I run BioDiesel ?

    Would your local high-volume station supply B20 or some other blend? I've run mine with B20 with no issues
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    filter replacement time

    Yeah- I've never bothered either
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    filter replacement time

    I get filters from www.dieselfiltersonline.com This site also has step by step pdf's and tips on oil changes and filter replacement. Click on the "View Guide" link in any of the product pages to pull up the pdf. Those are pretty helpful and have pictures- This site has some great info too-...
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    2nd belt 14000 miles 06 6.0

    Thanks for the reply dieselpilot! I'll have them check that. Kleetus- with the tires I have on, sometimes it feels like I loose PS in parking lots. Specifically if I'm turning the wheel on a rough surface without rolling at all. If I'm rolling (even slightly) there isn't a problem. I...
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    2nd belt 14000 miles 06 6.0

    Each time they put a new belt on, I get about 2,000 miles out of it and then it starts making some noise again. Once the motor warms, it goes away but its a persistant chirp for about 10-15 miles. Kleetus- I have only driven it about 300 miles on the factory tires- The dealer installed the...
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    2nd belt 14000 miles 06 6.0

    Just a quick update on this- Took my truck to the dealer for the 5th time on this belt issue. In insisted on this visit they have a Ford engineer come in and look. Their report back to me was that Ford is aware of the problem but has NO fix for it at this time. I’m supposed to call in 1...
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    CCV Mod on a 6.0??

    It’s an 06 with about 10,000 miles now. I just noticed it so its possible that is been down there since new. I’ll clean it up and see if it continues. If so, I’ll definitely be visiting the dealer to keep things documented on it. Many thanks for the replies!
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    CCV Mod on a 6.0??

    thanks for the reply bushpilot, yeah, i'm not worried about the intercooler boots since that's normal. the oil underneath the motor is more worrisome but sounds like a common problem. I’ll have it looked at next time I’m over at the dealer.
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    CCV Mod on a 6.0??

    Thanks DaveBen, ya- I'd guess BAND-AID's don't make good gaskets. Just curious how common/serious a little “seepage” is. It doesn’t appear to be much. I’ll have the techs look at it next time I’m over at the dealer. Thanks again!
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    oil leak

    No I don't know how it all works, that's why I'm here- to try and learn some things. Do the 6.0's have a CCV like the 7.3's? Is there some mod or filter you can put on there to keep the oily residue from building up in the intercooler? Thanks for your expertise
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    CCV Mod on a 6.0??

    Can the CCV mod be done on a 6.0? I've looked around and all the posts I found refer to this mod on the 7.3's. I’ve got some oil coming out of the lower boot that attaches to the intercooler. The funny thing is, it’s fairly clear looking- could this be oil from the turbo? The truck only has...
  15. jwaring

    cold weather psi...

    -60 is mighty cold! :cold 3
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    oil leak

    rigdog, Whatever became of your oil leak? Did they figure out what it was and replace anything?
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    cold weather psi...

    I noticed the exact same thing the other day on mine. It was about 7 degrees out and I could only get about 19 or 20 out if it. Truck was warmed up all the way but it did feel like it was running pretty strong even with only 19 psi. I'm chalking it up to the cold temp!
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    2nd belt 14000 miles 06 6.0

    Check that- I'm on my third belt. Origional, replacement 1 and replacement 2. Replacement 3 coming soon! Maybe Santa will bring me a fix for this!!! :chimney
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    2nd belt 14000 miles 06 6.0

    I've had the exact same thing with my 06. I'm on my second belt with just under 9,000 miles on the truck and getting ready to take it in again. It’s really starting to piss me off. Same thing happens every time- dealer replaces it and the squealing comes back after about another 1,200 miles...
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    I've found the combination...

    Heck yea they’re addictive! Thanks for the reply. I think I’ll go with an MBRP system when the time comes. :sweet Maybe Santa will drop one off for me! :chimney I’d like to skip the cat too, …and I guess I can always put it back on if my wife complains about the noise.
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    I've found the combination...

    Black06, that's a good looking truck! How does it sound on the highway? Any drone at higher speeds? I've heard that all straight pipe will drone some. I want to get a system that sounds great but I do a lot of highway driving.
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    DO I NEED AIC ON 6.0???

    Mine too. It will increase on its own to about 1,000 rpm when its cold out. What is the purpose of an AIC unit?
  23. jwaring

    Keeping my truck stock

    Yeah, sorry about the tranny toubles. I read through your post and I think I'll take it easier than I have been. If nothin else, you may have saved me from doing the same thing down the road! Don't worry about the new one, she’ll loosen up…
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    Keeping my truck stock

    I think I'll probably stay stock as well. Except for maybe an exhaust system. Either way, Stephen's right- runnin a truck too hard with tear something up. How's the new tranny Bama?
  25. jwaring

    4x4 clunk Question

    Now that you mention it, the first time I felt it, I was in 4Lo. This latest time I was in 4Hi.

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