Engine problem

Tiny
RICHARD LANDON
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  • 2000 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 69,000 MILES
2000 ford explorer 4.0 OHV V6 engine
Water in oil and oil in cooling system. Help!
Saturday, January 1st, 2011 AT 6:40 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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It's either a cracked block, or real bad gasket problem. Option is new engine or replace the car. If you opt for an engine, you also need to get the oil out of the coolaing system parts. Radiator goes to a radiator shop for boiling.
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