2001 Volkswagen Passat Wifes 1 8 Litre Turbo Inline 4 Suddenly Overheated Oil

2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
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My wifes 1.8 litre turbo inline 4 suddenly overheated and the oil leaked into the coolant resevoir causing a milkshake like consitaincy , I wondered if this happened because of a head gasket failure or a possible cracked block or head. Thanks Rob
Mar 22, 2013 at 5:25 PM
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IT sounds like you blew a head gasket and the oil is mixing with the coolant.
Mar 22, 2013 at 5:27 PM
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