6.7 Ford Diesel |Repair YOUR P0401!!!| The right way!!! 

Nice tip on the 17+ cooler core. Can you post the part number?

Right after I got my 12' f350 it tossed this code, got to looking at the problem and decided to clean the cooler right on the truck, some purple power, and an aluminum tig rod, rodded down the tubes, rinsed the garbage out with water, and put back together except the exhaust tube, fired up the engine to blow out residual water, which was minimal, and finished the assembly. So, she was plugged up at 94k miles, I drove to 370k with no problem since. My truck was the victim of long idle hours, I'm sure that was the problem with the blockage.

Love the videos man definitely appreciate how technical you get with them!!

Awesome video! I get anxious just looking at those two bolts

Brother!! Thanks for the video and for bringing us along for the experience in real time… I just did mine yesterday… (2014 F350) and because of you it was a success (without any broken bolts!). I made sure I “Milwaukee’d” all my “Eight Milli’s” down good and installed all the “Gaskito’s” in properly… I am very grateful for what you do for all of us…!

Before I did my egr delete I sprayed seafoam's deep creep on all the bolts the night before, the morning of, and right before we started. Those two bolts at about 18 min mark literally loosened with one hand. That deep creep is absolutely amazing and I think you should try a bottle. Way better than WD-40.

Thank you good sir! You are a gentleman and a scholar. I am about to take on this job myself and this video makes the process crystal clear. Just praying I don't snap an EGR bolt haha. God bless good sir.

I love your patience

Another Quality lesson my man. Thank you so much for a great video just hope I don’t have to do that too soon.

Hey brother I love to watch your work. your are a master 👍👍. I got a 14 6.7 with like 57 thousand miles and hardly any idle time. I have-a edge insight just to monitor things and alway do a full regen either forced or just run it. am I look at this soon. 5000 mile oil changes and 10,000 fuel filter. I keep it so clean u could swear it was just off the lot.

Fantastic very detailed video with all the helpful hints. Thanks so much!!!!

Nice ARod, I'm going to have this done to my 2012 6.7 next week.

ARod, I had this done a few years ago on my 2011 350, It took the dealer 6 months to clear up all the service engine light that kept coming back (they finally made it right). All I can say is you're the best!! I wish I was close enough to take advantage of your Knowledge and skills! By the way, I'm sure DT Ron gave you a smile and golf clap on this one! 😊 👏

Great video! I took mine out after 25k miles. The rear nut that holds that cable in place, that thing took me two hours to get out! I finally got it out by using a crows foot! You're the man!

This video was extremely helpful! This video gave me the confidence and the knowledge to change my egr cooler myself thank you.

Glad to know that I'm not the only one who has had it run rough after that repair.

Glad I don’t have one of those soot loading Is almost non existent now I changed my oil with 7K it’s nice and clean thanks for the video one of my favorite channels

Those are actually pretty heavy. I could see someone having an accident. You can tell you have done this job a couple times before.... good job man. Great video. Stay healthy and keep the quality content coming 🤘🏻

Great detail awesome job thanks!

Hey man, I love watching your videos on the Ford Diesels. Been binge watching your videos on these things here on my day off. I’m a former tech now service advisor at a GM dealership and honestly never really worked on any Fords. We always been oh that’s a ford blah but myself being younger than my counterparts, I do like to broaden my horizons on what I work on. I gotta say, watching your videos makes me be like well that ain’t too bad think I’ll tackle Fords on my side stuff. Heck, I’ve never owned a Ford and now I’m kinda thinking of getting a 05-07 6.0 to start! Like I said I love my GMs but dude you got my mind changed on how I think of the Fords! Stay safe man look forward to your next videos!

just bought my first 6.7 f350 2012. doing the EGR tomorrow thanks for your video..

Excellent one again. Thanks bro.

Clean install 👍 made it look easy

Nicely done!

Excellent content AROD!!!!! Keep up the excellence!

I like the step by step , with the luck I have , I would've snapped one of the egr bolts. Good video ARod thanks

Hope I never have to.that is why we have you guys

Badass I don't use a torque wrench either when I worked as a heavy line mechanic for Gm back-n-the day u do get to know your tools my job I have now as a heavy equipment mechanic Milwaukee is BADASS 👍

Awesome job well explain thank you your the man

nice video , gonna finish up this job monday ,

You the man bro. One of your best videos yet and you know I've seen them all! I feel like you could be the next powerstroke repair guy. Bill better watch out ha. People coming from all over to have you fix their trucks. They trust you and you do fantastic work. Questions... Did you have reset anything with the IDS to let the ECU know it had a new EGR? Second that valve looked caked af why didn't you wash that out as well or knock some of that junk out?

Wow , good job

Thanks yes cool job.

Nice shoutout to dieseltechron, you earned a sub:)

I had it run ruff after taking the intake off I thought a chunk of soot got sucked into the intake valves and my heart dropped. Then it stopped and all was right in the world, a butterfly came flying in and landed on my shoulder singing we jammin. Well not that last part.

I Really admire your craft and patience. I just recently retired and I will have to unload my 1 owner F350 SD 90k mi, I honestly don't want to be dealing with these MAJOR repairs. I'm done, I'm going to a Tundra and not having to worry about this anymore. This scares the crap out of me. If I knew techs like yourself, I'd consider not unloading it however you have NO IDEA what I've dealt with these last few years, a Nightmare to say the least. Thanks for enlighting, I don't need the stress and enjoy my retirement. Adios.

your the man even pay it forward to mr ron thank you

U know it’s a good day when those 2 bolts don’t break 😂

Decent! There might be a 17 joining the powerstroke family soon😏👍

Those lights are sick. I kinda stole the one you sent my wife. Thanks for the content

Ja. Ja. Exselente trabajo. Amigo. Nice video good

Yes I get it.

good video snug snap 😆😆😆😆

I met Sr master tech aka rusty Bunn we were both from Oklahoma we met in Dearborn when we won the 2012 pts performance challenge awesome guy def a die hard diesel guy he moved to Nevada and sadly passed from cancer

Subscribed! Fantastic job on video!

This man is bad AZZ!!!

A little tip on holding the upper intake bolts. Pull the bolt up and stick a zip tie down next to the bolt to hold it up.

new to your channel is this called hard line work at a dealer looking forward to see more

You make it look easy. But I bet it's not. I might be able to take this on. Hopefully not for a long time.

Did my egr cooler and soaked both bolts for a month and they came right out. Did not remove my intake either. Was a pretty easy removal.

second time watching great video

Great video! I’m thinking I need this for my 2012 f350 with 100,000 miles?

I was cursing at those two bolts for you from the beginning of the vid. I have put hatred for those thing.

Nice video ARod.... When I get a fine new 6.7 whip, I'm sure I'll need this done at some point.... You make it look pretty easy for sure! How many of these babies have you done you think?

Heck yeah bro ski. You made that look too easy. I used the hand impact that you recommended on the egr pipe bolts and they came out easy peasy!! I did it with only 8,000 miles, not sure if that helped.

Dig your videos THANKS

Arod, have you tried Milwaukees 12 volt stubby impact. That thing is the shit. Good work as usual.

Hello Thank you for these in depth repair and / or replacement videos. I noticed when installing the bolts you apparently do not start to thread by hand prior to using cordless ratchet or drill. Do you frequently strip the bolts? Also how do you know when the bolts are tighten to spec? Thank you for your help!

Well, I have just replaced my EGR cooler core. 2014 F-350 SWB SRW Platinum. I am still putting it back together and I wanted to take some notes while I am rewatching to make sure I don't forget anything. I unfortunately snapped the outboard EGR exhaust bolt (This is the one that usually snaps), and I got it part way out when it snapped. I used croil, and heat, working it back and forth, and it just finally let go. Tried welding a nut to the bolt, and it just wouldn't work, the titanium won't weld well with normal welding rod. And so I ended up overnighting a ProMaxx 6.7L EGR repair kit to drill and tap it out, from the good people at Freedom Racing Tool and Auto, LLC. IF you need a kit they overnight for about $60. BTW, very important: Buy spare drill bits for the larger sizes, just in case!! Especially if time is a factor. Drilling the titanium bolt is a lot like drilling a stainless bolt: you NEED slow RPMs, good steady pressure (but not too much, especially with the smallest bits, and with the largest bit. GO SLOW. You need to drill all the way to the depths that it calls for, or the threaded insert will not go in all the way. I also am using copper never seize (2000 F degree) on those damn bolts, And I am using a 2017 EGR cooler core. Next time the damn thing comes off, it will be a delete... !! Also, I can say I will be adding the CCV bypass/catch can (did you see the oil caking??), and a CP4 kit later this year (X-mas I think). So, anyone need a once-used EGR repair kit will a full set of new bits, and ofc the full set of once-used bits???

What is the cost to do this on a 2020 superduty? I know bullet proof diesel makes an aftermarket egr cooler, i would like to do emissions on tunning and supposedly it helps the truck run a little cleaner.

In an unrelated question to this video… What are your thoughts on your modification/replacement products between H&S and SPE? Any difference on quality, price, or reputation and your experience with either? Thanks for your great instruction videos and updates, really enjoy. 👌🇺🇸

When you plug the computer into some of these trucks your heart must sink when you see the codes and realize this one is going to put a hurting on the old back...

I almost want to say it runs rough because of disconnecting all those wire harnesses and sensors without disconnecting the batteries. good video though. i did this myself, actually is not too bad of a job when it goes right. mine is also a 2014, my manifold bolts thankfully did not snap at 70,000 miles

realy nice work. its looks hard to do it

Great Video! Would it be okay to use high temp never seize on the exhaust bolts or is that a no no?

You talked about Diesel Tech Ron & I believe Rusty-Bun @ about 20 min mark. Do you have link to Rusty-bun.....enjoy you vids & like more on 6.0

At 75,000 miles my 21014 truck needed this done. Also had death wobble that dealer couldn’t figure out. Local tire store said steering was worn out. They replaced all steering components and realignment. Next, DEF heater failed. Now it has an emissions issue and only goes 50 mph. It also says engine over heat if I go more than 5 mikes from my house. The truck has only 108,000 miles and can’t use it. What a piece of junk. I hate the truck and have been driving a 1984 GMC with a 12 valve mechanical pump Cummins. At least I understand the old technology. All this computer stuff really irritates me, especially Ford’s seat belt dinger!

Mine is a 2014 has 88, 000 currently, I really hope I don't have to do this

My 2016 powerstroke has less than 37,000 miles and runs great! I do not have any DTCs to indicate reduced gas flow in the EGR, but I would like to do some preventative maintenance so I can be confident that when I am pulling my fifth wheel camper there is one less thing to be concerned with. What are your thoughts on replacing the egr cooler before a DTC occurs? Note that at least half of the total miles are winter driving in Fairbanks.

Excellent video im getting this code now. Im afraid this might be beyond my mechanical no how tho.

Man what a job wonder why I paid almost 5k to have a new egr and ac compressor replaced on my 2014 f250 salute to you arod your a goat 🐐 man wish you. Wher closers to me we need more good mechanics like u in the game

i like thrust much better than wd 40

Hello, you make this stuff look easy, got a 2011 with 6.7, ford just sent a directive about egr cooler plugging, this truck has 170,000 on it. It almost has to be partially plugged, they say will only fix if p 401 code???. What if it doesn't????

Do you reccomend replacing the EGR valve as long as you have it taken apart to replace the cooler? I had a mechanic tell me it was essential to have the EGR valve replaced at the same time. I have watched several EGR cooler replacement videos and nobody was replacing the valve.

Is it worth putting anti-seize on the bolts before you install back so if there is ever a problem you can take off eazy

Put anti seize on them when you go back with them

So iv watch people take the bolts out from exhaust manifold the ones that break they heat up that area u know blue/yellow portable tanks or torch just an FYI then spray lube in there 🤔

You said the 2017 core can be used in place of the earlier core, but do you need to change anything else? Do you still use the gasket kit for the 2011-2014?

Good afternoon! I have a 2015 6.7l was wondering if the gasket kit for the 14 is the same for 15-16? Update: found for 2015: FC3Z9P455B. They don't look different but I bought it anyway to make sure.

For the exhaust pipe bolts is it possible to get the torch in there to keep them from breaking?

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Have you ever used Aero Kroil for those pesky bolts. It’s an incredible penetrant.

How come you didn’t clean the carbon buildup on that end piece before you put it back on? It looked like it was packed full.

i had the P0401 code on my 2014 at about 116000 miles. ford couldn't schedule the repair in time for a trip, so i took it to a local, trusted, heavy diesel mechanic. He did the cleaning (flushing?) process, but didn't remove/replace the egr cooler canister. the engine has run fine, code free, for about 4000 miles since. Should i have the EGR repaired as you instruct anyhow? i have another long trip, with camper, coming up and don't want trouble. Your video was great! Thanks

WOW That 17+ Core Wasn't a small change in design Was it, That should fix alot of problems.

Yah baby we're in! mines a 14 20 K Nothin so far! What's the number for the newer guts?

If there is so much problems with those EGR bolts is there some aftermarket alternative with superior performance???

What’s a typical dealer charge for this? Great video

I just left mine off😂😂😂

Do you have a video on diagnosing this? To know its definitely clogged and needs this job done?

Yeah it’s weird it’s a 2013 and it has 77,000 miles on it do you know what else it could be? You can hit the pedal and it’s like nothing really happens and if you hold it in the same spot in the power or acceleration catches up to it I don’t know house to describe it. But when they ran the code and gave this one that you have in your video. It says replace the EGR valve.?

Mines 2011 and no problems😉 Is ARB lube the best? I have intake side of the egr pipe bolt broken. What about anti seize goop. Would that work with the temps it would be exposed to.

But the world didn't stop spinning.....you forgot to unhook the battery! Oh no......its gonna short out and blow up don't ya know!!!!@ hahahaha love the fact that an actual mechanic didn't disconnect......always thought it was bullshit....if you know wtf your doing....it can't hurt a dahm thing!

So how come lately I have been hearing more Injector clatter is this something to worry about or is fine.

Thanks for the Video Arron. I just ordered the parts to do mine. I have 198,000 miles first time. Is that normal?

I got a 2019 6.7 with 47k miles. Doesnt idle much but doesnt get driven on long trips or tow heavy loads. Most work it does is plow snow. The p0401 code appeared just before a major snow storm last winter, dealer ssid fine to use it. Well light went out on dash a day later. Since then it comes on every so often and goes out on its own after a couple of days. Do you think the cooler needs cleaned? Seems if it was plugged the light would stay on? Other than the dash light being on, truck runs excellent.

"Repairea" new coined word, = repair area

I have this code on my truck, wondering if it would cause the truck to hesitate on take off, it seems to be like when I press the throttle it takes a few seconds for it to respond??

try heating with brazing tip on your next egr removal only heat manifold not bolt.

About to do this to my 11, when you were done, did you just reset the codes or is there some re-calibration process that requires IDS?