Do I have a blown head gaskett?

2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
140,000 MILES
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MSMCCORKLE
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My coolant disappears 5 minutes after driving and my oil pressure light comes on once I get to about 15 mph. I checked the oil and it was milky. I don't want to know the answer here but do I have a blown head gaskett?
I would also like to know if this is where all my coolant is going...(into the engine). Thanks.

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No bad news.
Nov 12, 2011 at 12:01 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Could be. Could also be a cracked head. It needs to be looked into further.
Nov 12, 2011 at 1:09 PM
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F4I_GUY
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Check the oil cooler. It's very common for oil coolers to have internal leaks. Do NOT replace the engine or headgasket without first doing a leakdown or compression test. If it is the headgasket, your engine will fail a leakdown test.

But first, look at the oil cooler.
Nov 17, 2011 at 11:53 PM
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