1987 Mitsubishi 3000gt Considering Taking Head Off Van Bad Got Water Oil Creamy

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Im considering taking the head off my van to see how bad the head is its got water in oil to a creamy white and too much on the stick she gets too hot and oil try's to boil out the top cap I have just installed a new gas set up and.new 3 core radiator installed myself there's about 400 000 on the clock . It's a good old x Telstra van I think it's the second donk I have changed a head once on a 186 years ago what do you think the rings may be stuffed ?
Dec 17, 2012 at 1:50 AM
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At this mileage, the rings definitely needs attention. Even if the compression rings are still good, then oil rings should be long overdue for replacement.
Dec 17, 2012 at 4:28 AM
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