So on a scale of 1 to 10, how bad is the egr cooler replacement about to be for me? lol @Heavyd
Maxxforce 13 Oil in coolant, no oil pressure
Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Auralogi, Jul 9, 2020.
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It's not a job for a DIY'er. The core inside can be replaced which requires a special puller/pusher tool. Also, egr valve and piping needs to be removed and these parts are commonly seized and require use of torch and special removal techniques. Not saying you can't but I don't recommend it if you don't do regular mechanics work.
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I totally understand. Now I’m not gonna pretend I work on diesel trucks everyday, but in a past life (like 8 years ago), I went to a GM ASE school, and then worked at a dealership for 3 years as a tech so I do have some technician background, but all on gas domestic, no heavy-duty diesel work. I don’t have much to lose cause the trucks been sitting for months and I don’t have the resources to pay someone to do it right now. So I’ll prolly gather some helpers and give it a shot. I’ve watched a couple videos and it does look like a pretty bad job. Is it absolutely necessary to take the dash out? Thanks for all your help sir, it’s much appreciated. @Heavyd
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So after a couple weeks I’ve managed to get the high temp cooler out. Is there anything I should look at/replace while I’m in here? @Heavyd
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New orings for inside. I would replace your aftertreatment doser injector while you are there. Just use all new gaskets and bolts if you can. Apply anti-seize to everything and it will come apart so much nicer next time. If your egr valve is more than a few years old, now would be time to replace it too. I know it is expensive, but no one wants to do these jobs twice.
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Thanks for the info! Could you give me the rough location of the doser injector? @Heavyd
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It's bolted to the pipe right after the turbo with the coolant lines and single fuel line going to it.
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So this picture I’m posting is of inside the cooler housing where the two coolers meet, you can see the fins on the bottom, but on top it’s clogged with junk. What is that from? Does this mean I should replace the low temp cooler as well? You can’t imagine how much help you have been. Thank you very much. @Heavyd
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Yes, sadly, that should be replaced too. It is carbonized soot mixed with coolant to form that black cement like junk.
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