1997 Chevrolet Lumina Gasoline mixing with my oil

ZOMBIEJR4

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1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
3.1L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
190,000 MILES

This whole problem started after I had payed a mechanic that graduated with me but in a auto mechanics class that required them to get their ASE certification he was supposed to change the intake manifold gasket as well as my heater core and the thermostat because I was having problems with overheating I also had him preform an oil change because it had been a while since I had a oil change now since he had worked on it my gasoline is mixing with the oil I have removed the oil covers and checked the oil which is pungent with the smell of gasoline the whole reason for me doing this is I checked my dipstick and the oil seemed a little thinner than normal if you could point me in a direction it would be gratefully appreciated

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,896 POSTS

Check to see if the fuel pressure regulator is connected and working. Also, let me know if the engine is running properly, other than this issue.

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Monday, March 24th, 2014 AT 5:31 AM

ZOMBIEJR4

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I dont believe it was connected properly it will take me a few days to get the money for the gaskets to put my engine back together I did notice while I was breaking it down that the connection was not properly seated didnt really pay much attention to it sadly I automatically thought it was just the seal on the intake manifold gasket I did notice some oil on the fourth chamber while taking the manifold off and some oil again on the intake manifold gasket please allow me to have at least a week to get back with you on this subject only problem that occurs while running is it didn't have as much giddy up as it did before I had the guy work on it thank you for your time I give you a response as soon as I get it back together I apologize for any inconveniences I was trained to be a computer technician not a engine mechanic this whole thing has me flustered thanks for the help so far