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Water in engine oil

WaterMaker

22 September 2006 00:18:43

Joined: 22 November 2005 14:12:12 | Posts: 8

When draining the oil from my engine, I found a lot of water. It seems to run fine, and I don't see steam coming from the exhaust. Is this likely to be the dreaded head gasket at fault?
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Re: Water in engine oil

SeaDog

23 September 2006 11:37:08

Joined: 14 November 2005 14:23:57 | Posts: 11

Water in your oil could be caused by a couple of things. It could be your head gasket, or the block could be cracked.
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Re: Water in engine oil

Anonymous user

26 September 2006 17:08:18

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what type of marine engine is it??
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Re: Water in engine oil

Anonymous user

30 September 2006 17:35:29

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Me too. I have a ChrisCraft 225/GM-350, and after tearing the intake & exhaust manifolds off, along with the heads I found the exhaust log had rusted and was allowing water to seep back into through the cylinders. I noted some steam this summer and a little milky oil. However it became VERY evident when it was hauled last week, up a ramp at an angle, and I basically doubled the volume of fluid in the pan as residual water ran back into the exhaust system. Replacing the risers/logs as we speak, head/intake gaskets looked fine but will replace. CHECK the exhaust manifolds & good luck!!
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