1999 Chrysler 300 Been Runin Hot Water Oil Had Torn Down Guy Intake Gasket

1999 CHRYSLER 300
18,890 MILES
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It has been runin hot. Its not water in the oil.
I had it torn down the guy said Its the intake gasket. Is that posible?
Dec 2, 2012 at 1:38 PM
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Yes, it is possible. Intake gaskets commonly leak at the coolant passage on "V" type engines. It can leak externally or leak into the combustion chamber and burn off.
Dec 2, 2012 at 1:56 PM
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