[AT] Ford F250 Diesel makes steam. UH - OH !!!

[John Wilkens]

Before making a trip to the salvage yard you might want to read up on 
Bar's leaks "Liquid Copper" block and radiator seal.  It is not real 
easy to install correctly but it makes a "permanent" seal.  I haven't 
actually used it yet but I plan to.  Read the tech bulletin on the 
Bars Leaks web site.    John W.


At 09:26 AM 10/20/2008, you wrote:
>Some of the old IH 6.9L V-8 engines used in the Ford mid-80s diesel line
>were subject to pinhole leaks in the cylinder walls due to cavitation,
>permitting coolant to leak into the combustion chambers. Special
>anti-freeze was used to prevent the cavitation.
>
>That may or may not be the cause of your problem.
>
>Mike
>
>Roy Morgan wrote:
> > Folks with truck experience,
> >
> > Our Ford F250 Diesel started making steam/fog from the exhaust.  It's
> > from coolant getting into the engine.
> >
> > I can imagine a very difficult repair.
> >
> > Any experience with this out there?
> >
> >
> >
> > Fearful in NY.
> >
> > Roy Morgan
> > k1lky at earthlink.net
> > 529 Cobb St.
> > Groton NY, 13073
> >
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