engine has sludge

1996 DODGE VAN
150,000 MILES
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CEEDUB
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i just put a head on my 1996 Dodge b2500 van but the engine has sludge in it still i forgot to tighten ll the bolts on the throttle body i didn't put the manifold back on yet could one of these be the problem or could a gasket be on wrong? what should i do water in oil still
Feb 23, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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BILLYMAC
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you may need to change oil a couple times to remove all water from engine.is oil level staying at normal?
Feb 23, 2012 at 6:25 PM
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CEEDUB
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im drining it now it has more sludge in it now before i ichnged the head i torqued the hed at 70 is that the correct torque
Feb 23, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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BILLYMAC
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well not sure about the torque but if you are losing no coolant and oil level is staying then changeing the oil a cpl times should clear it up
Feb 23, 2012 at 8:39 PM
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CEEDUB
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thank you i will check le vels tommorow
Feb 24, 2012 at 5:38 AM
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BILLYMAC
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great please let me know
Feb 24, 2012 at 3:52 PM
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