Pukeing

[buletbob]

Truck went into ford monday, called today and was told they took off the EGR cooler and tested it , check out ok. now they have to tae the motor out to replace the head gasket. I then asked if I was to give them the stronger head bolts would they be able to install them. I was told that the ford head bolts are upgrades from the factory installed ones that failed.Is this True?There is only 34,788 miles on the truck.

[Goose350]

Yes they are stronger than the ones from the factory. Are they strong enough, NO

[buletbob]

so it pays to have the ARP studs installed . Thanks for the heads up. I have a feeling that they will say the warranty will be voided. will see.

[Goose350]

You for sure want the ARPs in there.

[buletbob]

ok I'll order them. where is the best place to get them?. Thanks

[Goose350]

browns diesel

[fordmasterdieseltech]

definetly step up to the arp studs. they should install them, but its up to each dealer if they will undewr warranty.

[buletbob]

thanks for the info guys. will check it out.

[txwhistler]

i got my heads studded...and now i believe my head gaskets are blown

[STANGMAN893]

I have seen that before.Usually best way to do them is pull the cab off.I've seen them go when the cabis left on.You need some room to torque those studs.