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Re: head gasket question

To: Nory <Nory@webtv.net>
Subject: Re: head gasket question
From: jon paschke <"birdman@lightspeed.net"@lightspeed.net>
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 11:25:02 -0700
hi nory,
i wouldn't start the engine if there is coolant in the oil-drain it and
as the other poster said change it twice after running it each time some
miles.
jon



Nory wrote:
> 
> After replacing the head gasket, I need to change the oil (coolant in
> the oil).  Should I change it cold?  Or is it OK to warm up the engine
> (and the oil) to change it?  I'm concerned that the engine may not get
> enough lubrication if I warm it up with the coolant still in the old
> oil.  If I do change it cold, should I change it again, after warming it
> up, to be sure I remove all traces of coolant?  Or is that not
> necessary?
> 
> TIA
> 
> -NORY
> Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the
> ONLY problem.
> 
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