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  • Aug 23, 2009, 10:11 AM
    Ray Hays
    7.3 L puking coolant
    When first starts pressure builds up and flows out of rad. Cap. Just replaced cap, thermostat, had rad. Cleaned out. A couple of hundred ago . Replaced injectors and turbo. Could this of caused the problem if done wrong?
  • Aug 23, 2009, 11:33 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    My gut is that corrosion or phosphate scale is blocking some of the passage ways in the radiator. You may need to replace the radiator and follow the recommendations below:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post1923468

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post235973

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post1365453
  • Aug 23, 2009, 12:03 PM
    Ray Hays
    7.3 L puking coolant
    Have replaced cap, thermostat both, replaced both twice . Had radiator taken out and cleaned. At start up with in a couple of minutes builds up pressure and pukes out of cap
  • Aug 23, 2009, 12:07 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Does the radiator fan work properly?
  • Aug 23, 2009, 12:11 PM
    Ray Hays
    7.3 L puking coolant
    Yes fan clutch appears to be working properly
  • Aug 23, 2009, 12:14 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    There's no need to ask another question--just post your response to the same thread (i.e. "Post Quick Answer").
  • Aug 23, 2009, 12:24 PM
    Ray Hays

    OK ty any ideas as to my problem
  • Aug 23, 2009, 12:30 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Does the water pump work?
  • Aug 23, 2009, 12:35 PM
    Ray Hays

    Appears to be fine, Could the work I just had done be the cause of this problem. Replaced injectors.
  • Aug 23, 2009, 12:42 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    I don't think the injectors would have any bearing on the truck overheating. A bad turbo could cause problems, since it affects exhaust gases. I still suspect there's a problem with the radiator. Take an IR Thermometer and check for cold spots (blockage). Be thorough and check the whole radiator.
  • Aug 23, 2009, 12:46 PM
    Ray Hays

    Actually replaced the turbo when replaced the injectors.Could this maybe a head problem.Or the 6.0 has egr problems could this maybe the overheating problem with my 7.3
  • Aug 23, 2009, 12:52 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    What was the order in which the work was done (injectors, turbo, radiator)?
  • Aug 23, 2009, 01:01 PM
    Ray Hays

    A couple of thousand miles back replaced injectors and turbo at the same time.Run good for a couple months. Now after first start of the day pressure builds up and over flows out of rad. Cap. So I replaced cap, then thermostat. Then radiator.Then cap again. Then thermostat again. In case they were bad. Fan clutch and pump appears to both be OK. Help
  • Aug 23, 2009, 01:05 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    That tells me we can rule out the injectors and turbo. More than ever, I believe the problem is radiator-related. I would either take the radiator back to the shop who did the work or install a new radiator. Did the radiator repair shop give you a warranty?
  • Aug 23, 2009, 01:11 PM
    Ray Hays

    Yes I got a warranty . But what else could cause this problem if any.
  • Aug 23, 2009, 01:24 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Major corrosion inside the engine. Major air pocket.
  • Aug 23, 2009, 01:28 PM
    Ray Hays

    I've got someboby telling me I've a bad head or heads could some how this any thing to do with this or what

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