That's why I miss Ron. He saved me from the Fugazzi so many times. He was a great mechanic and an awesome human being. Thanks Bill.

Jesus...these videos are so good...makes me want to buy a 6.0L Powerstroke just so Bill can fix it!

@sparkplug1018

6 жыл бұрын

Best video Bill's ever done was the video about pride in your work. I love that attitude about this man.

@jimmy_olds

5 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t have said it better!

Good info. Thanks Bill. I've been in the fugazzi with my 6.0. Weird noise...Ford dealer said "you need a new turbo"...replaced...still weird noise..."you need new front hubs"...swapped those out...still weird noise. This time I put in the time and effort myself to investigate and it was the parking brake cable froze up on the passenger side causing the pads to drag. Expensive lesson!

@shawncooper1573

6 жыл бұрын

Tony Wall. Sounds like your hearing is off

@jeffcarpenter8000

6 жыл бұрын

Stealership dont make $$ on parking brake cable. Headlight out? Replace the turbo. Idiots.

@justinmilby4552

5 жыл бұрын

Wow its amazing dealer stupidity nowadays. I worked at gm dealer for nine years went thru stc training and I'm in the independent world 6 years now and I can tell what a noise is front or rear and distinguish brake noises from a hub or turbo or whatever. Who ever worked ur truck there needs to find a new CAREER. That kinda stuff ain't allowed anywhere.

Problem with forums is its usually the same 3 or 4 guys who aren't as smart on a subject as they think they are, but are good at shutting everyone else with knowledge down.

@mph5896

6 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%.

@jeffcarpenter8000

6 жыл бұрын

Amazing so many self knowing STUPID PEOPLE JUST CANT SHUT THE F UP

@tristen8089

6 жыл бұрын

PedalTheGlobe your right I asked if putting seafoam crankcase oil treatment would work for stiction on my 7.3 They said I put it in fuel but never in my oil turns out no one has done it yet. I'll be the first

Bill ain't lying...he knows ford diesels better than ford themselves

@aliabdallah102

6 жыл бұрын

Money Man yeah because ford didn't make them. Well most of them.

Wish everyone was as helpful as you and your team Bill. Through your videos I've been able to diagnose, prevent and keep my 2003 6.0 running and running well at that I might add. Thank you so much, I love my 6.0 diesel because of you guys!

I don't even have a powerstroke, but I love hearing your advice on trucks and cars.

@asksteevies4941

6 жыл бұрын

Ben Kempa Hahahahahahaha,I know he interesting,

You have always been a breath of fresh air Bill. Thank YOU!

“The tool is only as good as the technician using it.” Quite possibly one of the most true statements in all of automotive repair history.

Great Advice!! Took my Truck to 2 Ford Dealers as I needed a manual regeneration on my 6.7 After I paid the dealer, they told me I had a bad PCM because it had a P106A DTC code they couldn’t clear. I told them I didn’t have the money to fix it. After some research, I could not locate a P106A code for my dies truck. Part of me wants to call out the dealership online.

Bill, you are so on the money with this video. God bless you Bill, your service and your messages are priceless. Keep up with your mission we need you.

At this point, bill entertains me and whatever video it is imma watch ut

I do all my repairs on my 2000 f350 7.3 so far I've never had to take it to a dealer or mechanic yet.

Haha...@12:43 "quit playing angry birds for one damn minute" the whole video is just great info.

Fugazzi, is the best chosen word to explain the cycle of repetitive attempts to repair something, and never get it fixed, and to be on receiving end of fugazzi, you are undoing the cycle, and ending it! Most thanks to you for your help!

Another excellent, information filled, video. I can’t wait until January 12th, when we’ll be leaving for our 900 mile trip to your shop! No FUGAZZI for me! BW

Bill, I feel like I could call and talk to you for hours. Man you have shared so much knowledge through your shop and KZread channel. Thank you for doing what you do!

Another brilliant video. It's a comfort knowing there are guys like you out there. Thank you Bill

clicked as soon as it was uploaded lol

Man your videos help me understand my 7.3 so much better great job brother and I hope you at least get to vacation on Brunswick island cuz all you do is work haha 🤘

This video is why I have so much respect for this man.... GREAT VIDEO Bill.... keep em coming. Your videos have helped me out so much with my 06 6.0. From Cali... yeee

I've never needed a truck so I've never owned one but these videos are great and can be applied to any vehicle. Very helpful, thank you!

I once changed my Rad Cap because of Bill, the video on pressure loss

I've been in the FUGAZZI with my last 7.3 and the dealer. Taught me a lot that truck did.

Bill, that was a fantastic overview of the situation at Dealerships vs. Independent shops. I think it should be a right of the customer to talk DIRECTLY to the technician that is working on their vehicle. Empowering the customer and building trust is key!

Bill, you are awesome- your knowledge and honesty shows through! Me - I have a 1995 Chevy 6.5 with fuel system problems{IP}. I am in the FUGAZZI with this truck! Wish you did Chevy's. ...or I knew who is the Bill Hewitt of GM's.

Bill, thanks for the good advice. I have been watching your channel for years. The main takeaway from your channel is that I have gone to all gas superdutys at the work fleet I manage and my own personal superdutys. 6.2 for life.

thanks, bill. hard to find good guys out there. i'll get my next rig from you, and i live across the country.

@powerstrokehelp Bill I posted one of your videos on a facebook group I'm in and got scolded. Now it makes sense why these guys were pissed off. I started watching your videos before I bought my 97 7.3. I've watched hours of your videos and has been a great resource for keeping my truck running. I'm not a diesel technician but I do all my own work. Thanks talking the time to make these videos.

HIYA BILL, I own a 1997 7.3 f250 I am a mechanic but always learning now that I have retired because of health issues I use your website to help me out , so I now have a fuel and oil leak on top so I bought all the gaskets and parts going to fix this thing , lines gaskets , and hard parts don't like too do things twice love vids man and you take care bin so much help to me

Thank you for your knowledge and videos that your post. I own a 2002 F350 Super Duty 4x4 7.3l. You've helped me alot .

"ford motor company made a bunch of trucks that had inherent problems" . Thank you Bill Hewitt for making that statement, your honesty is greatly appreciated. If I am buying American iron it will always be GM, but I do like your videos.

You are 100000% correct. Ken Grody Ford dealer tried to destroy my truck. They not only stole my air filter, but the mechanic installed an extremely filthy used filter backwards. God bless you.

I kinda did the self inflicted FUGAZZI on my 7.3...... But, the good thing is that I changed out all of the sensors and other high mileage (180k) parts that needed to be changed anyways. Low speed chugging and an occasional miss at idle, was my problem. Now fixed and running great! And FYI, I highly recommend Bill's Performane Mods. The torque increase was HUUUUUUGE! And Bill, Thank You for your support of all of my fellow VETERANS. You Sir, are a Patriot!

@BruceLee-xn3nn

6 жыл бұрын

ib scooter70 do all the work on my 2000 7.3,watch all this guy's videos .Best info I've seen.

The best money I have spent was spent at your shop...

@brendasmith5937

6 жыл бұрын

Jason Beaudoin. Me too!

@thenomadrhodes

6 жыл бұрын

Jason Beaudoin Do they have any kind of payment plan? Also. What kinda engine do you have?

@The_Juan_An_Only

6 жыл бұрын

What did he do for you?

Much respect to you and your hard work.

Thanks. My recently purchased 2000 e450 7.3 powerstroke is in the shop. I have a good feeling about the shop and mechanic. At least I have a better idea of what to ask etc. Wish your shop wasn't so far away.

Thanks Bill. It felt like this vid was made for me. I love my 6.0 and have made many changes and upgrades. Still looking for a 6.0 expert and trustworthy.

Good name for your video. I see the REPAIR FUGAZZI almost every day.

Do one on a few of the worst stories you have heard of trucks apparently getting fixed. I’m a mechanic up hear in Canada and gotta say if I’m ever stuck on a 6.0 you have a video on it. Thanks for it!

@sparkplug1018

6 жыл бұрын

Check out his video about pride in your work. Lot of bull shit occurred after his wife had to take the shop truck in to get one of the fuel lines replaced, common 7.3L problem. All kinds of hell ensued afterwards. Needless to say, Bill got a little pissed in that video talking about it.

@supremeautomotive6749

6 жыл бұрын

Can you blame him

you're awesome bill !!!

Bill another great video .

Love ur videos. Keep up the good work

The service department in a lot of dealerships carry the dealership .I have 15 years experience in a dealership

@JMKady76

6 жыл бұрын

And while that's true, you'd be hard pressed to find a Ford dealer that acts like that's the case. Most of them treat the service department as a burden.

14:50 That pitch is the reason people will die in debt lol

Youve saved me $$ and I hope to thank you in person some day. Im saving up to get my excursion bulletproofed by your men. Much better investment than a new truck.

My 07 f250 6.0 just got delivered to Bills Shop yesterday. Im getting the Dealerproof job. I can’t wait to see the diagnosis and hope to see my engine work in progress. After the repair, I’m driving it back to Texas from Buford.

My issue with the 6.0 is that I got in a Fugazzi with Cherokee Ford.... turbo, CAC fittings, oil cooler, fuel tank, and the last straw was the gauge cluster. My feeling got hurt at that point and I went to Atkins Ford got a decant price for a trade in and x plan on a 2017. Lost a couple thousand but glad I washed my hands.

Bill, you're the man.....wish you had a shop out in the North West

Awesome video Bill.

Well said Bill

I am sure your company does a fantastic job and you know your stuff. Everytime I watch one of your video's it just remindes me of why I do not want to buy a Ford Diesel. As much as I like the trucks in general I am looking into a diesel to pull a fifth wheel camper and just do not need the BS problems that add cost to owning one.

@natesmith8562

6 жыл бұрын

Lyndel They all will have their problems, doesn't matter what manufacturer it is.

You fixed my truck and made it one of the best trucks in town. All them smoky Dodge kids hate me. My truck don’t smoke, it Strokes.

I wish I would have known about you before I went broke with my 7.3

Great advice - be informed and rational but never get emotional..... Bill - to your point about "what else down the line", what's your view on the long term reliability benefits in the 6.7 and deleting? What are the weak links you are seeing on the 2015 - 2017 6.7's? Thanks for the great content.

13:45 - "If you're gonna go to some jack leg guy who's gonna take cash money out underneath some shade tree and he's kind of gigglin' at you as you pay him... you're gonna get what you pay for" Hilarious... just hilarious... I can't stop repeating this segment. Not to poke too much fun, great serious video too.

Bill in the near future I will be sending my 7.3 welding rig to you. Stay safe brother.

Great video Bill

I use the sayiing, "do you want me to fix it or work on it'if we work on it, we have to work on it more, if we fix it...we are done and on to something else. enjoy your channel even though I have and 7.3 IDI

Terrific video. Thank you.

Fugazzi are biscuits eaten the friday before Easter. Very well known and apppreciated in Corsica.

Great video Bill! Hope all is well with you .

@positiveprepper

6 жыл бұрын

I bought a f250 .. went in limp mode.. they broke my passenger mirror, doesn't fold... They wanted $1600.00 for a fucking mirror.

excellent vid....thanks bill

thank you mr.bill huwit for the insight

Great video - also the quality of replacement parts used in the diesel repair process has a huge impact on the longevity of the repair. There are lots of "cheap" diesel parts out there getting sold, but the customer will eventually end up repeatedly replacing them & any supposed savings is gone (especially when you start adding in labor costs). We use mainly OE (dealer) diesel parts and by the looks of Bill's other videos he is also a strong believer in OE (dealer) replacement parts. There are always exceptions but only after any non-OE parts have been installed on one of our own personal trucks & tested in real world conditions, would we ever consider using them on a customer's diesel truck.

@sparkplug1018

6 жыл бұрын

Thats true of any auto repair really, but even more so in diesels. Buy once, cry once. Save a buck today and id guaranty you'll spend two tomorrow.

Best information about how to get her up in running

Bill love the channel, I have the opportunity to purchase a 6.0 Excursion with only 60k miles for about $10,000. So far there have been no problems with it, should I jump on it? I remember you saying Excursions are like gold, there are a few 7.3's for sale in my area but with 150-200k miles. The 6.0 seems like a deal?

What is this 7.3 "repair all the problems" issue that Bill is alluding to? My experience has been that 7.3's have 1 problem every N number of years or YY,YYY number of miles, not multiples. HPO o-rings, crank sensor, valve-cover wiring harnesses, oil cooler, etc. These seem to all fail at different intervals.

I really like your video, because you speak True ! +1 sub

Great video. So true.

Your fugazzi theory is absolutely 100% true. Especially the comments on the fallacy of blindly believing ford dealerships have guys that know anything about powerstrokes. This is exactly how ford failed on the 6.0. The motor is good. The support ford provided absolutely sux.

I truly truly truly love this channe✅👍👌

Even if you drive a Prius, this is good information!

Bill im in the atlanta west area ive made a lot of money off of botched fixes in my area mainly from the dealerships. i do what i can in the spare time that i have left at the end of the day as i work 40+ hours a week at my regular job. its crazy to me that they cant diagnose a no start hot after a ficm and hpop when all it was was a $200 injector(top o ring blown out) or someone who changed stand pipes but not dummy plugs to the updated ones. just a couple instances. can go on and on.

I wish I could take my 06 Powerstrokef250 to you man it’s all stock it runs good, new tranny no engine problems 5” straight pipe from down pipe 260,000 recently noticed small oil leak

Great video thank you Sir

Good band too

What’s his opinion on Cummins and Duramax’s? Are there guys that make great videos like him for other brand trucks?

He loves fords but makes me want a cummins.

So much great info here, all of which says, if you didn't already buy a Powerstroke, DON'T. If you did, Bill can help you out.

Please open up a shop in the BOS area!!! I would love nothing more than to bring my 07 6.0 to your shop for bullet proofing but Georgia is just so far from me lol!!!

I worked as a mechanic in a Ford and a Chrysler dealership not the same company but at both job interviews I was only asked 2 questions #1 do you have tools I answered of course I do I’m a mechanic, #2 when can you start? I never got asked any questions about my experience or abilities, never got any training or offered any. That was it! First day I was doing a engine swap on a F150. They where so desperate for mechanics they hired anyone with a toolbox that was breathing. I quit a few months later as the service salesman was screwing the customers and insisting I write up brand new cars in for their first oil change for needing brakes ball joints and any wear items that weren’t covered under warranty! Obviously there wasn’t anything wrong with these parts on a car with 5,000 miles or less! I refused and started getting 90% warranty work dumped on me. Went to Chrysler and the same fraud was being committed, I went back to an independent shop after that. I’m so glad I’m retired from this business I can’t imagine having to work on this crap they are building today. It was enjoyable work up till about 10-12 years ago when the engineers decided they didn’t give a fuck about quality or serviceability. I really miss working on 1960s and 70s cars! Those days were when being a mechanic was enjoyable and something to be proud of. Not oh joy another shitbox with no room to get to anything with the same damn failure that the manufacturer hasn’t fixed in several model years.

THE ONLY THING MOST FORD DEALERS ARE PREPARED FOR IS TO TAKE YOUR MONEY.

I can’t believe you would suggest bringing our rigs to a stealership, I did though just for an estimate and got it the hell out of there. And Your right, I couldn’t talk to the technician, not at all.

God Bless you Bill, Jesus cares for you!

I have a question, I have a 02 7.3 with a bully dog 6 pos chip, and I was wondering will I get mpg when I leave the chip on CARB mode or tow mode (80hp)?, but on the tow mode is dose blow a puff of smoke, but it isn’t enough to make a shadow, and Btw the max hp rating on it is 125 hp+, and the truck is stock besides the chip and trans is built and the truck has 341k miles on it

@straycat62

6 жыл бұрын

7.3 Powerstoke, Your comment or question is really hard to read. It doesn't really have any punctuation. Its one giant sentence. Not trying to pick on you, I can guess no one knows what you are trying to ask, that's all. I am only commenting because I hope someone is able to answer your question. Hopefully you have gotten your problem fixed and are motoring along happily.

Bill needs to open up a shop on the West coast.

@dirtbikechopper2012

5 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY !!!!!!!!

@TheBandit7613

4 жыл бұрын

@@dirtbikechopper2012 We have Bulletproof Diesel in Mesa AZ and AJ's Auto in Henderson NV. AJ's is a Powerstroke specialist. They Bulletproofed my 6.0 a few years ago. The F350 is hauling through the desert!

i dont even own a ford but i watch bills videos. i probably know more about a powerstroke than most owners

Billy bob done got thrown out the forums

Dammit Bill! How come you won't work on my 6.9!!!11 jk

I have to say I found your videos to late I had 3 6.0 powestroke trucks in my business fleet and I traded them all in with 225k miles or so due to the whole it was this then that then this if I had found you sooner I would have gladly spent the money to haul them all down and have them all done with full dealer proofing by you and if I find a good deal on one again u will be doing it

I like that Bill .. .quit playing .angry birds. ....lol

Its really too bad you are half a world away Need more people like you in my area Trucks need to be fixed right the first time around

Nice

Quite playing angry birds for one dam minute! LOL!

Anyone know of a great Powerstroke shop in Calgary? I just bought a '96 F250 4x4.

I will he has a shop here in dallas tx.

@ChuckD351

5 жыл бұрын

Khoi Tran you can ship your truck to Buford Georgia for about a thousand dollars.

I listened to Bill and put 5w40 synthetic with archoil 1900 in my 1999 7.3 and wanted to die. Immediately the motor felt fresh. I have 300k on my truck and his free advice kept me from jumping into injector replacement. Thank you powerstrokehelp.com

Why do I need to pay a dealer for 1hr or more labor to hook up a computer and get the same dtc 8 can get with tourqe pro? Sure it won't do contribution tests or balance or even cycle the ipr but it's great to monitor with and do alot of troubleshooting with.

@mattlane2282

6 жыл бұрын

Cause the tool costs 10 grand...

I totally agree with you Mr. bill. To bad your shop is so far from Spokane, Wa.

@brucewayne2984

6 жыл бұрын

Jim Zickefoose Yep, I also live in Spokane and think the same!