Posted by Pat-CT on May 15, 2011 at 14:36:47 from (68.9.36.120):
In Reply to: 6.0 powerstroke posted by GI farmer on May 15, 2011 at 11:52:40:
There are things that you can do to make them "bullet proof" However the early ones had problems with the headbolts stretching and blowing a head gasket. The head studs that can be put in are costly both to buy and to install as the cab has to be removed from the frame ( some say you can do it with the body on but it in fact takes more time). Other things they had problems with are the EGR system which can be removed pretty cost effectively and it will up your mpg. One other problem they had a problem's with are the high pressure oil pumps or HPOP as ford guys call them. Once the problems are fixed with an exhaust and tuner they sound pretty good and make decent power.
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