GU with oil in water

Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 02, 2004 at 22:23
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Mate has a GU 2.8 turbo with oil in radiator water has anyone come accross this and if so whats the cause as I am thinking towards a cracked head to oil gallery or maybe head gasket only driven around town for the last 6 months

Greenant
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Reply By: Member - 'Lucy' - Tuesday, Nov 02, 2004 at 22:34

Tuesday, Nov 02, 2004 at 22:34
Greenant

I've never experienced a diesel do this but have a number of times with domestic, petrol engines with alloy heads.

Invariably it turns out to be a crack in the head through to an oil gallery. (sometimes reparable)

A gasket usually shows as a pressurised water jacket (bubbles etc) or water in the oil.
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Reply By: Rigor - Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 08:42

Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 08:42
Don't overlook the heat exchanger oil/water as they are known to corrode through at times . No pressure bubbles or expanded hoses just water in the oil and oil in the water !

Dave L
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