Sounds like WATER.
Mark
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> From: Peter Zaborski <peterz@merak.com>
> To: 'TR6 List' <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Subject: weird stuff in my oil
> Date: Saturday, October 04, 1997 5:56 PM
>
> I have just noticed something quite strange about my engine oil. The
> disptick seems to bring up a cloudy white liquid in addition to the
> Castrol 20w50 it normally sits in. I have no idea what this could be.
> Here is some background...
>
> I just installed a spin-on filter adapter and am using the NAPA filter
> made by Wix. (BTW the adapter seems to fit ok with no leaks, I used the
> small inner o-ring). Once I installed the adapter I put in brand new
> oil.
>
> I have also just rebuilt my fuel pump. This may be significant in that I
> removed the metal fuel line which runs from the pump to the carbs around
> the front of the engine. This line is attached to the front of the
> engine by a bracket which is held in place by one of the bolts which
> attaches the water pump housing to the engine. Since I re-assembled the
> fuel pump four times due to problems with the rebuild kit, I also
> loosened the bolt holding this bracket four times. The last time I
> noticed coolant leaking out from the junction between the water pump
> housing and the engine.
>
> Could it be coolant from the loosened water pump housing that has
> entered my oil? I would rather it is this than a blown head gasket! How
> can I determine what the foreign substance in my oil is and if it is
> coolant, what should I do?
>
> (I did not replace the gasket between the water pump housing and the
> engine because I only loosened one of the bolts, so I did not think it
> was necessary).
>
> I sure hope this is not too serious! Thanks as usual for any advice.
>
> Peter Zaborski
> 76 TR6 (CF58310 UO)
> Calgary AB Canada
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