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Old 09-14-2014, 07:39 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by everwax View Post
I was hoping to try to pinpoint the issue...
Coolant/oil intermix;

Top three suspects:

1. Failed oil cooler - the oil cooler is actually a coolant/oil heat exchanger. When it fails, oil and coolant can mix.

2. Failed internal freeze plug: one on each head. The engine needs to be removed to replace the freeze plugs.

3. Failed head/head gasket: Cracked head or head gasket is allowing coolant and oil to mix. Often coolant gets into the combustion chambers. Check the spark plugs for discoloring.

Good luck mate.
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