This project was fun and I highly and without hesitation endorse Robert Gaskell - Rob's Fleetservice NW. He only does 6.0 engines and does three overhauls a week as a solo person. Now hiring a partner for specific tasks. He was by far the best quality and best price of 4 diesel specialists in town. Easy to work with without the ego (once mechanic insisted on the air-oil cooler which would remove my winch and redesign my aluminess bumper -which I decided against).
Everything on my engine was replaced because of the headgasket issue.
This is an incomplete list but Rob will fill you in, most was previously listed on this thread:
Piston replacement, refinish cylinders of left bank, 3/8 injectors replaced, replaced Airdog motor (defective and now carry an extra--both re-design and more reliable), regulated fuel return with fuel pressure monitor. (I recommend his preferred monitor over Edge). Turbo with billet wheel, fender vents with engine wall modifications and paint, sinister diesel dual up pipe to turbo replacement with new redesign, ceramic coat and wrap; ceramic coat and wrap down pipe. Billet water pump, All engine internal upgrades and replacement (as 2010 built engine used some old 2003 parts), new seals all around. APR headstuds. (10K)
Previously done: egr delete, coolant filter, oil filter, tranny filter, custom air intake, 270A alternator, now replaced with 370A alternator both DC power (now have extra).
Most recent: Alternator replacement, F550 master cylinder + hydroboost.
Dropped my EGT 400*! I am unable to push 1000*.
Rob:
503 982-5516
robsr@fleetservicenorthwest.com
Hubbard, OR.
He has customers from Olympic Peninsula, Oregon Coast, British Columbia
Uses a fork lift to remove the engine out the front without issue.
***From EXPERIECNE: Parts CHEAP, Labor EXPENSIVE - When pulling a motor, Leave no stone unturned. Address everything to the best quality and get it done right. No point going in there twice.***
Zylstra will sell the custom air intake, if interested.