This 2005 Ford F350 with a 6.0 Powerstroke refuses to stay fixed. It's still leaking and now it cranks but will not start. Send us a postcard: Watch Wes Work P.O. Box 106 Fulton, IL 61252 Send us an email: mail@watchweswork.com
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you should work on 02 s/duty, mwm sprint, 4.2tdi. they never fk up..no computer, no glow plugs, mine has 700nm. german tech. built in brazil. more reliable than a dog,,or missus..im amazed what & how you fix. rust.. ausie. . a lot of 7.3,s self ignite here.. too damn hot, & they put too many accessories on them.. or not enough fuses.. have a great w/end.. we hope..
Wes is my hero. The closest thing to him suffering while working on the 6.0 oil pan is Charlton Heston's portrayal of Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel in The Agony and the Ecstasy.
@@WatchWesWork The reason Michaelangelo’s job took so long was because he couldn’t get batteries for his work light and Wes wouldn’t tell him the make-model of his little green worklight. ????? PLEASE!
I can understand the previous person not replacing the connecter. I can imagine the frustration of blindly fiddling around for way too long, finally getting the connector on, and then the storm of curses when you realize the nubs don't line up. I would absolutely be eyeing my file and the nub on the sensor.
Once again Wes, you gave an absolute masterpiece of automotive repair in a way that looks simple but show just how talented you truly are. Thank for putting out your content.
I daily drove a 2003 6.0 for 8 years,2 alternators 4 batteries and one injector it was a damn good truck, these trucks hold a special place in my heart lol
I've been with you for several years now and have always enjoyed your videos Wes.Recently, I got pushed out of my svc. manager position of 20 years at the local Ford dealer here in small town Texas. Big corporate company bought em out. Anyway, turns out it was a good thing. I've opened my own shop. I see you use AE Tools and computers. I got a VCM3 and IDS/FDRS with the subscription from Ford through them. Good people, although Cody sure did push to get me to buy a $3800.00 laptop of theirs! (didn't buy it) They have a great tech assist team there. Anyway, ironically, as I was watching your video I got a text from a good customer/friend that had his 2004 6.0 F250 being towed in for a no start after hot soak. I'm pretty sure he's got a high pressure oil leak... Keep up your weekly videos Wes, you have a fan base that would be seriously disappointed if you didn't!! CHEERS
I don't know what you are getting paid for doing this job but I think you deserve more. It's hard to find a mechanic that knows his way around electronics at your level. I really enjoy watching your videos, thanks man!
Running shoe recommendation. New Balance 990's. V... whatever they're up to now. Think I had V3's and V4s. Try to find a New Balance store, get your foot measured. and get them there. They're made in the USA. I put a BUNCH of miles on mine. And after I had ran them out of shape for running I wore them as just normal use shoes for several years afterward. Just replaced the insoles, which were fairly inexpensive as well. The shoes themselves will probably run you ~$175+ ish for the pair. But for me they were money VERY well spent.
Good afternoon Wes, thank you for encouraging me that not being a mechanic is a good thing for me. I work enough/struggle on our vehicles that I am happy not to face it professionally. Thank you for the video. Will be watching for your next shared adventure.
When you change/drop the oil on a 6.0L, do the filter FIRST. There is a check valve that is held closed while the filter element is in place, thus holding oil. Once you remove the filter element, the oil (old/used oil) in that housing can then drain down into the pan.
I remember when I quit doing your kind of work in the mid-80's. One of the reasons I quit was lack of access for maintenance or repair, and the frustration that went with it. Apparently, I had a cake walk compared to what you have to do. From all appearances, no manufacturer gives one iota of thought to how it will be repaired in the future. If you have to pull the engine to change the oil, f*** it. Continue on. Some of it is past being absurd. Your a better man than I am, Wes.
that is they key, they don't care if it can be repaired. they don't want you to repair they want you to drop it at the junkyard and buy the new overpriced junk with debt to keep you a debt slave.
Everytime I see you with a cascade of powdered rust falling on your head, I walk out in the shop and pat my old 1995 Chevy on the hood. It's spent the last 12 years sitting in a pasture most of the time, and although another injection pump has bitten the dust (95 6.5 liter TD, yup, not unexpected), there's pretty much zero rust on it. I may get west Texas dust in my eyes when I work on it, but it's not slowly dissolving! Thanks for the video.
Thanks Wes for another great reminder that I made the right decision to retire and roll my iron home!!! Also thanks for using the word “Damper” correctly!!! So many don’t!!
@milantrcka121 Voltage is defined by the IEEE. "Amperage" is not. You can't just append "age" to any word. It's not gearage, dampage, spring constantage, timeage, gallonage, literage, etc. If you really want to be correct, you would say "# volts of potential". What does tension have to do with it?
We used to make stuff that was repairable and easy to work on. Now, we make cars and trucks as complicated as a space shuttle, and just as difficult to repair, assuming the OEM lets you repair them. Crazy strange days!
I know right it's crazy how things are that's why i prefer older vehicles which are more reliable and last forever as long as they get the care they need
After owning a beautiful green king ranch trim 6.0 powerstroke for 4 years and dumping thousands into it and it still never ran right I am happy to say I will NEVER own another. Currently have an 05 Cummins and it never misses a beat. I’ve owned an old 12 valve Cummins years ago and never a problem with it. My old man had a 98 Cummins and it was perfect. Love your work Wes. Happy Thanksgiving by the way 🦃
I would have replaced the oil pan while it was off. Looked like a bit of rust had started to form on the bottom of the pan. They rust out frequently. You made getting that pan off look easy though.
I worked on cars doing tune-ups, carb rebuilds and brakes growing up, my classmates all got up at 3 am tossing news papers. Later after college teaching school music proved to be low pay and unstable so then I worked as a journeyman line tech at a Chrysler/Jeep dealership then 2 GMC truck dealerships and I am telling you this as fact. Just because you worked on it once doesn't mean it becomes your eternal problem. I don't care if they are family or foe, tell them your original work did not restore newness to their beater mobile!
15:19 cordless drill with a torque limiter is fine for something like that. Just put it on the lowest setting and screw them all in, then use the torque wrench to torque them down. :)
thought we were going to go on a jog with you there at the end :) another good one done wes, more importantly you got at least 3 laughs out of me before coffee.
I was gonna say, my old 93 F250 with an 87 idi mechanical diesel is a breeze to work on compared to these newer diesels. Vehicles nowadays are a nightmare to work on.
Especially an old diesel engine in the rust belt that has almost 4 GALLONS of oil in it and actually runs on the oil itself. The HPOP - high pressure oil pump & high pressure oil system directly drives the injectors. Needless to say, there's many places that oil can & will leak from these 'old' motors. 🛢️👌👍🛠️🔧🔩📏🚜⚡💥💨⚠️🚧🚚🤔
Your channel is so entertaining & I learn so much plus that job you had building those plates I can see why you have so much patience & why you now do what you do please keep the brilliant videos coming thank you Wes.💯
Nice to see you again not putting out many videos for our enjoyment your pain Don't ya just love how trucks are put together Very interesting video job went well with no major issues You sorted it as usual so keep up the good work really enjoy watching hear in UK 👍
Another great video. Thanks I wasn’t planning on a free shoe repair video but thanks again I have a pair that must’ve come from the same store, now I’ve got a fix for them.
As always love the content Wes. I've had a pair of keen shoes that I use at work and they're probably the most comfortable shoe I've worn for walking around whether it be concrete floors or outside adventures. I've had my pair of shoes since January and they're holding up fantastic
Brooks are really comfortable running shoes and have held up pretty well in my opinion. They’re not cheap but well worth it in the comfort you get in return.
This is one excellent you tube channel Wes, your narration is so entertaining and we all see how talented you are. I look forward to your next new video.
Yeah. You're right Wes. There is a lot of machining that went into that part. As soon as you mentioned I was trying to work out how many operations and how many tools the machining centre would need to make that. I wonder how many of those panels ended up with improperly tapped or missing threads even if they could get the grooves right.
Awesome vid Wes. On a side note for stuff like this. If your drain plug hole is big enough you can use your 1/4" drive tools through that hole to tighten your oil pickup.
Fine job Wes as far as shoes go I have resorted to buying them in bulk knowing that regardless of how much or how little I spend on them they are only going to be good for about 6-8 weeks
As usual Wes a fantastic video. You are an excellent mechanic & have infinite patience to be able to cope with all the problems that you face when working on these vehicles. You amaze me with your skills !! MORE POWER TO YOU MATE. Cheers Dusty from Australia.
saucony running shoes seem to work the best for me!!! Love what you do everyday. You are honest and really do care about what you do for customers!!!!!!!
Have you ever thought about bringing someone on board to just do the camera work? Doing what you do is hard enough, but doing the camera work, too. I couldn't
@@WatchWesWork And I get that, It would have to be a flex schedule kind of a thing. But think how much easier doing what you do will be, not having to hold a camera and work.
Recently found ya. Fellow illinoisan. Enjoying the channel and learning alot about my recent 2005 excursion 6.0 purchase. Keep it up! And that snow last week was very premature! Glad it warmed up again.
I’ve had a strict personal policy since about 2015 that I WILL NOT touch a 6.0 power stroke and I’ve been much happier since I made that choice. It seems as though no matter what you do or how well you do it…there will be another problem next week or next month. Noooooo thank you
Used to mill 1 sqm plates from Alca5 and tool steeel for CD pressing machines back in the day when that was still a thing so I kind of know what you are talking about. You omitted the cost of the cnc measuring machine you have to use in the quality control though and the time that takes. those machines are pretty mazing though.
I don't think it's a test main seal. I think it's the turbo and or the turbo pedestal. Probably leaking oil down to the valley and it's probably run into the back of the valley to the drain hole just like on the 7.3 l and it makes it look like it's a rear main seal.
Wes, I know your a big "don't clean it before working on it" fan, but some how I think you would revel in the ownership of a hot tank. You take all the time to "do the job right", just imagine how you would feel about dealing with parts that are "crystal clean" and free of grime and crap. I serously think you would be tickled to be able to put something together seeing parts that are grease free. You would also be able to spot damage in hard parts much easier. Just a suggestion. Thanks for the video are usual always great content even when we "get in the way" looking over your shoulder, arm, back of your head... lol Stay Safe and Thanks Again for the share!
He does have a hot water pressure washer(Hotsy?) that he uses when he needs to clean\degrease something larger - instead of parts washer cabinet. I agree with you on hot tank but most of his greasy stuff he works on is attached to several ton vehicles so it'd be a lil difficult. If you could make a machine to completely 'wash' away all the rust, that would be great & make million$$!👍👌🛠️
Another great video Wes. Thanks for giving me proof that I made the right decision 40 years ago when I decided not to take over my Dad’s one man garage. The frustration of not being able to get to things during the uninstall and install phase of the job followed by not having fixed it after a lot of work is what led me to a totally different career.
how much blow by does that thing have? i have had that issue with multiple vehicles, you replace one seal, and the next weakest starts to leak, you end up chasing all the seals and gaskets around the engine...
Your demeanor is so praiseworthy (that or your editing as the case many be). I have had luck with Asics for running. They average three months or so at six miles a day. One soppy day, however, and they are noticably affected. They offer shoes specific to pronation/supination etc.
Kudos to you Wes, I’ve got just a few customers that still have these trucks floating around and I simply won’t do oil leak repairs on them lol, these trucks are just a never ending comeback
After watching a couple of your 6.0 videos, all I can say is thank God I waited to buy a diesel until I found a 7.3. Even the 7.3 can be a challenge, but compared to the 6.0, I’ll take it all day long.
