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R50/53 Suggests for fix action... Coolant in oil

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Old 09-03-2019, 03:00 PM
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Suggests for fix action... Coolant in oil

I attempted to post this two days ago but something failed.

i was overheating and got and stayed hot, I found a cracked expansion tank and replaced it. Before I found the coolant in the oil I was starting to use fluid on short trips and thought it was from the crack in the tank.

So I replaced and still have pressure on the coolant after a night to cool,. I may going to replace the thermostat but looking for suggestions while I have the car apart to look for.

Will look at the oil cooler as possible point that the leak is..

Other other suggestions would be great.
 
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Head gasket if you've overheated the block.
 
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Originally Posted by JCW_CBLACK
I attempted to post this two days ago but something failed.

i was overheating and got and stayed hot, I found a cracked expansion tank and replaced it. Before I found the coolant in the oil I was starting to use fluid on short trips and thought it was from the crack in the tank.

So I replaced and still have pressure on the coolant after a night to cool,. I may going to replace the thermostat but looking for suggestions while I have the car apart to look for.

Will look at the oil cooler as possible point that the leak is..

Other other suggestions would be great.
There is a seal on the oil cooler that separates the oil...from the coolant. That seal can go bad and let the two mix. Maybe check that first?
 
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Old 09-05-2019, 10:29 AM
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I have a new thermostat, oil cooler and seals on order...that was the plan. thanks.
 
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