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Old 06-09-2014, 02:49 PM   #50 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by darcane View Post
This is a common failure mode for these engines. It typically won't mix oil and coolant, but it will vent combustion gases into the coolant and spew it out through the overflow. New headgasket and milled head and you should be good.

I need to do mine soon.
Woo, that would be great news if it was a gasket replacement! WAY cheaper too.
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