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May 28, 2009 | 09:13 AM

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Just want to verify this:

Coolant in the oil can only come from 3 places: (assuming you didnt pour it in the oil fill hole)

Cracked block
Cracked head
Blown headgasket

I bet you'll never guess why I'm asking

May 28, 2009 | 09:24 AM

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You are correct. Sorry you have to ask this question. Also if you have forced induction you can lift the heads with too much boost and get coolant in the oil that way.

May 28, 2009 | 09:32 AM

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I wish I had a chance to see boost with this motor. Brand new, idle time only, never got to spin the TC78.

May 28, 2009 | 09:39 AM

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what headgaskets? had same issue with cometics a few years back...never sealed on first try and water ended up in oil just idleing

May 28, 2009 | 10:12 AM

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Wow that's crazy. Might as well have o-ringed them with spaghetti noodles lol. I'm using 6.0 MLS headgaskets for my 317s.

May 28, 2009 | 10:55 AM

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Question: This is my first new motor, should the oil be pretty dirty the first time you change it? Like moderately dirty? I'm not sure if I'm seeing milkyness or just new motor break-in stuff.