I need a diesel mechanic

xl_bandit · 02-02-2012, 05:03 PM

I am looking for a ford diesel mechanic or someone that may be able to refer me to someone that can help. I am trying to avoid having to take my truck to the stealership

03 ford f250 with 6.0

Thanks Frank

Seachaser 186 · 02-02-2012, 06:37 PM

Good Luck - no one wants to work on them except the dealer. I had the same truck. My advise is to sell it asap. The last time mine went down I didn't even bother to fix it. I had it towed to the Ford dealer and left it - traded with another dealer that took it "as is". That engine was the biggest piece of crap Ford ever made

sureline · 02-02-2012, 06:59 PM

I've had real good luck with Grumpys off the old hwy in Ensley, he use to work at Ford

PaulBoydenCustoms · 02-02-2012, 07:40 PM

Frank I told you to call my buddy justin, hes an 11yr powerstroke mechanic for ford, he's extremley helpful and very fairly priced 850 826-1149

20simmons sea skiff · 02-02-2012, 08:29 PM

ford didnt make that motor, international does, they are good motors had 50 at ecua, 1000% better than chevy.the newer ones are a pain to work on. i had no trouble working on them, retired diesel mech, 40 years

strike two · 02-02-2012, 09:37 PM

+1 on Grumpy's. I have a 6.0 as well and he has taken good care of anything i needed.

Grassflatsfisher · 02-02-2012, 09:58 PM

The problem with those motors is the EGR cooling systems. You can get an aftermarket upgraded one put in for around $2000. It will make the motor a whole lot more dependable. Why Ford didn't upgrade them is beyond me.

xl_bandit · 02-03-2012, 09:25 AM

Who is grumpy?

[QUOTE=strike two;820043]+1 on Grumpy's. I have a 6.0 as well and he has taken good care of anything i needed.[/QUOTE]

xl_bandit · 02-03-2012, 09:27 AM

Ill call him today paul. Ford says I need a ecu reflash

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulBoydenCustoms

Frank I told you to call my buddy justin, hes an 11yr powerstroke mechanic for ford, he's extremley helpful and very fairly priced 850 826-1149

Mike W · 02-03-2012, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grassflatsfisher

The problem with those motors is the EGR cooling systems. You can get an aftermarket upgraded one put in for around $2000. It will make the motor a whole lot more dependable. Why Ford didn't upgrade them is beyond me.

That's only the start of the true "bullet proofing" of the 6.0s, and not the best route to take. Really you need to do an EGR delete, add in ARP head studs, upgrade the oil cooler, head gaskets, etc. Try about $5k and then you're getting close to the price. However the 6.0 won't give you any more trouble when bullet-proofed.

02-02-2012, 05:03 PM	#1
xl_bandit Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 23	I need a diesel mechanic I am looking for a ford diesel mechanic or someone that may be able to refer me to someone that can help. I am trying to avoid having to take my truck to the stealership 03 ford f250 with 6.0 Thanks Frank

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Seachaser 186 Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 263	Good Luck - no one wants to work on them except the dealer. I had the same truck. My advise is to sell it asap. The last time mine went down I didn't even bother to fix it. I had it towed to the Ford dealer and left it - traded with another dealer that took it "as is". That engine was the biggest piece of crap Ford ever made __________________ www.advancedroofingandwaterproofing.com

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PaulBoydenCustoms Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 651	Frank I told you to call my buddy justin, hes an 11yr powerstroke mechanic for ford, he's extremley helpful and very fairly priced 850 826-1149 __________________

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strike two Senior Member Mingo Join Date: May 2009 Location: Navarre Posts: 117	ford +1 on Grumpy's. I have a 6.0 as well and he has taken good care of anything i needed. __________________ Rob Onslow Bay 23T Twin 300 Verado's http://www.striketwofishingteam.com http://www.onslowbay.net

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02-02-2012, 06:59 PM	#3
sureline Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 403	I've had real good luck with Grumpys off the old hwy in Ensley, he use to work at Ford

02-02-2012, 08:29 PM	#5
20simmons sea skiff Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: lake butler Posts: 1,100	ford didnt make that motor, international does, they are good motors had 50 at ecua, 1000% better than chevy.the newer ones are a pain to work on. i had no trouble working on them, retired diesel mech, 40 years

02-02-2012, 09:58 PM	#7
Grassflatsfisher Auburn Grad - 1999 Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,134	The problem with those motors is the EGR cooling systems. You can get an aftermarket upgraded one put in for around $2000. It will make the motor a whole lot more dependable. Why Ford didn't upgrade them is beyond me.

02-03-2012, 09:25 AM	#8
xl_bandit Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 23	Who is grumpy? [QUOTE=strike two;820043]+1 on Grumpy's. I have a 6.0 as well and he has taken good care of anything i needed.[/QUOTE]

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