cylinders fill up with either oil or coolant

2001 VOLVO S80
143,000 MILES
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DANACHU
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l have a 2001 s80 2.9 non turbo volvo l've set both cam marks with the marks on the cover and the crankshaft mark at 20 percent. While turning the engine manually the #2 , #4, & #5 cylinders fill up with either oil or coolant. What could cause this cylinders to fill up with either oil or coolant?
Oct 9, 2012 at 8:58 PM
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KHLOW2008
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A blown head gasket or a cracked cylinder head.
Oct 9, 2012 at 9:32 PM
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