Riffraff Diesel Technical Knowledge Center
7.3 & 6.0 Powerstroke Billet Aluminum Thermostat Housings
Aug 1st 2025
The Problem: The factory-installed thermostat housings on the 7.3 and 6.0 Powerstrokes are very prone to corrosion. Corrosion that eventually leads to coolant leaks. Leaks for either engine generally
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Common Hard Start Issues: 7.3 Powerstroke
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Jul 23rd 2025
The 7.3L Powerstroke is one of the most reliable diesel engines ever built, but as these engines get older, many issues become more and more common. Hard starts being near the top of that list. But th
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Common Fluid Leaks, 7.3 Edition: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and How To Fix Them
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Jul 16th 2025
7.3L Powerstroke owners have always been ridiculed for marking their territory (i.e., leaking oil, leaving spots wherever they park). We’re going to plead the Fifth on the validity of that state
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7.3L Overboost Codes: How They Limit Power Output and How To Eliminate Them
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Jul 3rd 2025
When upgrading a 7.3L Powerstroke (1994–2003) for more power, one of the first hurdles is the PCM’s built-in overboost limit, which is typically around 23–24 PSI. Exceed that, and th
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Turbocharger Pedestal Leaks - 7.3L Powerstroke
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on May 28th 2025
Oil leaks on the 7.3 are common. One of the most common areas to leak, is from the turbo pedestal. It’s also one of the most commonly misdiagnosed leaks as the oil generally leaks down the back
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