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Originally Posted by RockinWagin
What color was the oil? If it was still jet black, you prolly don't have water in the oil. Is water blowing out your tailpipe? I recommend more analysis before pulling the head--it does not really sound like you got the engine hot enough and long enough to blow the gasket.
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The oil on the SD is jet black. There is no sign of any coolant in the oil.
But the coolant reservoir loses about a pint every 1000 miles and the oil analysis is positive for glycol and has sodium and potassium in elevated numbers.
Operation of the 617 in this condition is not recommended due to potential damage to the main and rod bearings.
If you wait until you can see coolant on the dipstick, you have waited far too long.
