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i should add that the rtv was’nt added to the outside to try and stop the leak. it was added as part of the install and from the oil leaking and inspecting further, you can see where some of the rtv pushed out when the heads were put back on.

holds downs we found after one unseated hour after it was done. so new holds were installed, all good now. i guess thats what im trying to determine if this is a “tip” from experienced build and knew to put rtv on or someone that didnt know what the hell they were doing?? besides being...

cant tell, only seen the "RTV" type silicone. were apparently the oil is ever so slowly seeping out. I for see problems in the future?

So.. not having a lot of knowledge (compared to diesel mechanic).. is this something that is going to cause me headaches in the future? i.e. complete teardown of the heads, etc.?

Thx,,, to add do it on the "completely ****ed it up" part, when we pulled the injectors, the driver side had newer hold downs and the left side had older ones?? So i'm wondering (fearing!!) whomever was in here installing these heads might have completely ****ed it up???

Hey guys, I've looked over the forum and didn't really see the question i'm looking for so forgive me if it was brought up before. I have an 2005 6.0L and I had my diesel mechanic (not dealership!!) change out the injectors. He pointed out that there was what appears to be grey "RTV" between the...

sold thx. mods please remove

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I dropped the price to $3000 OBO (reasonable offer), must sell. thx

i power washed the too valley where the hpop cover is etc. bow it’s spotless. so.. the drip is about a quater in size after some time and i’m thinking its the back of the valve cover . if it is, im getting the injectors done next spring so.. anybody else have ideas?

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Thx. Not familiar with the rocker box oring can you explain a little more please? I will try to check the HPOP cover not sure if I can get in there. suggestions?

glow plugs and harness' are new along with the oil cooler and gasket. I have heard about the sensors as well as the back plate. still looking. Where would the sensors be located?? anybody else have any clues?

So I've completely bulletproof the engine in my 2005 6.0, FICM, oil Cooler, Coolant filter, blue spring, egr ******, heads, studded etc. Truck runs great with borderline injectors (working on that soon). I noticed after a long trip north (3 hrs), the next day I have oil under the truck about the...