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engine on stand... what should happen ?

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#1 ·
Greetings ... for time poster here

I have my 04' 6.0 van with 14k on the stand. The gaskets look ok but the heads and top of chambers are full of carbon. Also, the water jacket is gunked up.

Based on all I've read (thank you all) , here is what I plan to do before dropping into my 4x4 van.

What else should I add for reliability and some performance while engine is out ?

Items i've planned :

1. heads checked - flatness- valves etc. (any thing to switch ? )

2 new head gaskets - manifolds too

3 new head studs

4. new HPOP bracket

5. Delete EGR system (no emission test needed) Should I just cap openings on manifold ? Or will I cause problems if I abandon the egr valve all together ?

6 fuel recirculation lines replaced

7 clean turbo

8 connect gauge sensors - pyro, (with on stand where is best location ?)

9. ICP (has had pig tail and connector failures). Failure will cause truck not to run, or SURGING.Regulator and connector are center of engine (top of the block), on the HPOP cover plate (between the heads).

Other items to consider

injectors ?

polish or porting ?

push rods/valves ?

pistons/rods ?

water pump ?

rear crank seal ?

intercooler mods ?



thanks for your help

mark
 
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#2 ·
Cool name, welcome to the site, I could say what I think but there are many on here that could give you much more hands on experience with your questions.

Dalpilot
Redneck6.0
LRTmatt
etc....

Free bump.
 
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