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wingboat · 12-01-2005, 09:10 AM

I have to inform you of the worst case scenario: you may have a blown head gasket.

This would explain the coolant mixing with engine oil. Is there white smoke (water vapor) from the exhaust? If so, this confims it. The absence of it doesn't rule out the problem, just that the gasket is still intact where it seals the piston chambers.

Someone had to say it.

DEFINITELY don't drive it. Get it towed to a repair shop.

Hopefully, it's just the coolant reservoir. Good luck.

12-01-2005, 09:10 AM	#1
wingboat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 39	I have to inform you of the worst case scenario: you may have a blown head gasket. This would explain the coolant mixing with engine oil. Is there white smoke (water vapor) from the exhaust? If so, this confims it. The absence of it doesn't rule out the problem, just that the gasket is still intact where it seals the piston chambers. Someone had to say it. DEFINITELY don't drive it. Get it towed to a repair shop. Hopefully, it's just the coolant reservoir. Good luck. __________________ 2000 Boxster, Guards Red / Black Int. Boston, MA, US of A.