Other than a waroed head or a bad gasket does any one know what can cause water to get in the oil of the truck? I have taken it in but after having the head ground and the gasket replaced it still has water in the oil. I can't afford to keep throwing money at this but while I can ask the questions I don't know the first thing about motors.
2006-12-21 06:49:50 · 9 answers · asked by Julie Hartford 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it is a 4 cylinder and the head work has already been done, the most common issue is a worn timing chain grinding a hole in the timing cover right behind the water pump. This problem however, is usually apparent to the mechanic when the head comes off because the timing chain guides are broken and the chain is much too loose. The chain usually makes quite a bit of noise when the engine is running, particularly when you rev it up at idle.
If it is a 6 cylinder I would suspect a crack in the head. Have it dye checked by a competent machine shop. Eroded passages (more properly, a low spot in the deck) in the block were the reason for the VO6 campaign in the early 90s but a new gasket would temporarily fix it nonetheless.
2006-12-21 11:28:07 · answer #1 · answered by Eric B 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really sounds like a cracked head gasket. If you had the head gasket replaced you need to make sure they actually replaced it. You may also try flushing the radiator, because if you did have the gasket fixed but didn't flush the radiator, there could be some left over sludge in there.
2006-12-21 06:55:04 · answer #2 · answered by Slice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The engine block could be cracked. Sounds like a serious problem and could be time to start thinking about another vehicle.
Sorry : (
2006-12-21 06:56:12 · answer #3 · answered by Johnny A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it a v6? the block's deck could be eroded, from when the head gasket was blown, or you could have a cracked head.
2006-12-21 06:56:30 · answer #4 · answered by seabee12333@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blown Gasket. Try one of those gasket sealers that you run through your radiatior, and look to sell it or trade it in.
2006-12-21 06:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by Tess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,,and it may have a cracked block ,,or a cracked head on it,either way its going to have to be tore down to determine whether or not this engine is worth fixing,,hope fully its only minor damage to the head,,but it could be worse good luck i hope it works out good for you,,good luck,hope this help,s.,,have a good x-mas.
2006-12-21 06:59:18 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a money pit. Get another good used car
2006-12-21 06:58:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hair line crack in the block or head.
2006-12-21 06:55:08 · answer #8 · answered by sleepydo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blown engine!?!?
2016-05-23 06:04:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋