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Old 08-19-2006, 03:36 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Default Oil in my radiator? Need help on what to do

My car has 227,000 miles & I noticed a stain on the driveway. There is oil in the antifreeze/radiator. However there isn't any antifreeze in my oil/crancase. What should I do? Can I fix it reasonably? I paid $700 for this car back in 1998 & it has been a great little car. Just 3 months ago I had a new timing belt & water pump put in it. It really did run great, still got 30MPG & its a 4 Speed manual, has A/C that works too. Its a 1.5lt I believe.
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Old 08-21-2006, 11:49 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Oil in my radiator? Need help on what to do

Probably you should change the overhead gasket, oil and antifreeze.
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Default Re: Oil in my radiator? Need help on what to do

Yeah, i would change the value cover gasket first, and if that dont solve it its your head gasket. Might want to ask a local shop to check it out for you.
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Old 08-22-2006, 11:40 AM   #4 (permalink)
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It's the head gasket, not the valve cover gasket.

You need to buy a new head gasket and get the head checked for warpage. If it is warped, then it needs to be shaved. Also make sure your cooling system is running fine. Did you ever overheat the car?
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