Head gaskets, studs and EGR delete would make for a pretty reliable truck.

 

Do the bulletproof egr cooler, add a coolant filter setup from dieselsite.com, put some gauges in it including Fuel pressure gauge (most important thing to put on a 6.0 hands down), then coolant temp gauge and oil temp gauge. I'd leave the stock head bolts in if you're running stock power, and if it does end up blowing some where down the road, you can put ARP's in at that point, but if you plan to stay stock I wouldn't worry about it right now. Coolant temp and oil temp are good to monitor, since it will tell you if your oil cooler is getting plugged, which leads to the issues state above. The coolant filter will also help prevent it getting clogged in the first place. Do some reading around the site, you're going to get the same answers everywhere. These very questions get asked multiple times a week and sometimes guys just get tired of answering the same ones over and over, so don't take it to heart. The info is here, use the search button at the top of the page.

 

Thanks for the information, guys, but I think I might just spend the extra couple of thousand dollars on a newer 6.7 Cummins. I think, ultimately, the few dollars I would have saved buying the Ford will be spent keeping her running. I'm getting too long in the tooth to be chasing problems. I've been there, done that, with my current truck's fuel system, and I'm over it. I can't see the point in buying into something that has a high probability of causing me heartache.

Good luck to you all and I hope you all have many problem-free years of diesel ownership!

 

if your going to get a cummins get the 5.9 not the 6.7

 

This is the most contradicting thing I think I've read on this site! Have you researched the 6.7 cummins at all? They have the most problematic egr and dpf system of any of the newer trucks.

I agree, if you want a Dodge, get a 5.9 commonrail. I'd take a 6.0 over a 6.7 cummins as of now.

 

Wow!!

The 6.0 really does have a terrible rep, huh? Well, I've had my 07 for a while now and the thing runs like a champ.. ZERO complaints outta me here!!

I think you just have to keep an open mind when dealing with anything mechanical period..

Just a thought..

 

Ya I don't like the 6.7 my buddy has had alot more problems then I have had with my 06 6.0 the. 5.9 are good as long as you don't mind a truck that rattles everthing and my other friend can't keep gears in his I think he is on his 2 compleat rear end. Every truck has some down fall with them.

 

i think with any vehicle if you do routine maintenance it will last and be reliable
the tranny oil allways seems to be over looked along with all the fluids...

I have been changing the oil every 5000 miles using Ford 10 30 in winter and Rotella in summer and have changed the tranny oil every 30K...

Also adding the air dog two for filteration and water removal

The coolant filter kit

I was looking for 2008 but that engine only was used for a couple of years

The only thing i do not like is the fuel mileage

 

I stand corrected; I certainly didn't do my research on the new Dodge, before making my prior statement. It looks like a 2006 or early 2007 5.9 will be in order. You are right about the 6.7, seems to be another problem area.

Please don't think I'm slamming your trucks in any way. You guys just took a jump that I'm not prepared to do. I want a diesel to do what it's supposed to do, right out of the box. If I can't comfortably tow my 10,000lbs worth of boat/trailer, then what's the point in buying a diesel? I shouldn't have to purchase a diesel truck that I know needs upgrades to do the job it is supposed to do. I am just not prepared to get into something that is going to prove to be a can of worms. Granted, there are a lot of 6.0 owners out there that have had trouble-free trucks, but it's a toss of the coin.

 

We're not offended in any way. I knew what I was getting myself into when I bought mine (kind of...). They ALL have their problems though, so don't think any of them are going to last forever. At least with a 5.9 commonrail you wont have to worry TOO much about motor stuff, just trannies in those trucks suck. Definitely get a manual. I believe the common rail cummins had issues with #2 fuel line cracking randomly, just research it before committing, it's a cheap and easy fix though.