1975 Jeep Cj5 Water Oil Check Compression Cylinders Very Close Also Runs Red

1975 JEEP CJ5
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I have water in the oil but I check the compression and all cylinders are very close. Also it runs red hot.
Oct 27, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Pressure test the cooling system: possible headgasket cracked head or block
Oct 27, 2012 at 10:48 PM
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ALONG WITH THE PRESSURE TESTING

LET'S ALSO HEAR WHAT ENGINE YOU HAVE

....AND EXPLAIN THE "RED HOT"?

HOW BOUT SOME HISTORY ON IT

DRIVE DAILY?

SUBMERGED IN MUD HOLES?

SOMETHING THAT'S BEEN SITTING OUTSIDE WITH THE HOOD UP?

YOUR TURN

THE MEDIC
Oct 27, 2012 at 10:58 PM
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