Detroit 60 series 14l pulling the head…...

$$$$.... 1000-1500 in labor alone.... parts minimal-new head bolts-gasket- gonna be around 2000-2500 when all said n done

 

I would try n get a second opinion before they pull DA head off...its a lot of stuff they have to take off..DA heads sit on top of Block..example its like they doing heart surgery with out scanning your heart..that's why people trip about pulling the head...people don't normally pull them unless there sure...sounds like to me it ran hot and the coolant is going pass head gasket,and they have to pull the head to look at the gasket..but normally if its bad bad..a oil sample can tell if water is in it...I'd go that route 1st..but don't wait to long ...if that coolant get n between DA block n bend them rods u may b looking at a new engine...if you have the money get it done at freightliner...sound like they checked everything else out and this is the only last option...normally when coolant runs low and engine runs hot they check the entire coolant system from fan,to thermostat,coolant lines for leaks,pressure test,water pump,and more when all other options are exhausted that's when they pull DA head...hope this helps...

 

I would of took it to Detroit, hands down...

 

Freightliner owns Detroit and if engine warranty don't matter who does it as long as the are Detroit certified but for me I think Detroit is higher priced then freightliner but I am sure they are all overpriced

 

Hey nick. Head removal on your motor isn't all that difficult. However it is time consuming. They will ask permission just because of the cost. The one piece head is heavy so you need a lift if some sort. There are 32 head bolts so that takes time. They will check surfaced and rework if necessary if possible at all. A job like that could easily run upwards of $6k. Be glad you have warranty!! There are a couple ways to check the head and gasket. Head removal, they drain the coolant. The other way is to drain the oil, remove oil pan and pressurize radiator looking for leaks past the cylinder liners. This is done if you are finding water in oil. Another culprit on the 14l is the egr cooler. That would be my first guess. They can remove and pressure test it.