Bill the first thing I would do is to change the oil and see if the problem still present the coolant may be from the process of changing the heads rather than the a current leak into crankcase Bob Donalds Boston Engine
----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Collins" <wb6otg@INTREX.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 7:25 AM Subject: Replaced heads, now water in oil
>I just finished replacing the heads on my '84 1.9l. It started up ok and >idled fine, then the oil pressure light started to flicker. I checked the >dipstick and found signs of water in the oil. > > I assume that I disturbed one or more of the o-rings at the bottom of the > cylinders, but I'd like to hear about anything else that could cause this. > > Is there any way to figure out which side the problem is on, so I don't > have to take both sides apart? > > Can I slide new o-rings on over the cylinders, or do I have to remove the > cylinders to fix this? Argh, it's not fun putting the cylinders back on > with the engine in the van! > > Thanks for any ideas you have. > > Bill > |
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