6.4 lost power

[mike1459]

I have an 08 6.4 F-250 that lost power suddenly. It's making a blap blap blap sound almost like a loud exhaust leak from engine compartment. The truck is not leaking or smoking at all. Dealer recommends a new engine for $15K but I just find it hard to believe the motor's gone with no smoke, leaks on water in oil. I AM NOT A MECHANIC but do have a little common sense. When i rev the truck up it won't go above 1500 rpm's. I used a neighbor's scanner and retrieved a code of P0306 which is misfire on #6 cylinder. Could this be electrical? I'm at a loss so any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated!

[jesilvas]

Find a new dealer first. Or someone who knows 6.4s.
Where are you at?

[mike1459]

I'm in Raleigh, NC

[rabbitCTSV]

my buddy had the same thing, he had a broken valve spring, it sound like a bad exhaust leak but sound coming out of the air intake, look into that first, dont change the engine because it was somthing small and fixable

[mike1459]

I'm hoping not to have to replace the engine! On the other hand, it's hard having it towed all over the place. I have someone coming tothe house today to look/listen to it. Just want a 2nd opinion before I spend 12-15K for an engine.

[K1LLsW1TchEd]

don't buy an engine! that dealer doesn't want to fix it so go somewhere else. 12-15k is insane!

[mike1459]

I'm thinking of towing it to another place where they only work on fords. Apparently, the owner used to work at a dealer but he comes highly recommended and has a good score on Angie's list. It's worth a try. Just tired of towing my truck all over the place!

[K1LLsW1TchEd]

There ya go. Good luck man

[04hdfatboy]

Call Rudys diesel performance. They are one of the best places you can take your truck and they are in NC!

[strokinpower]

Oliver Diesel in Greensboro, that's probably to far away from you though.