1996 Chevy Silverado found that coolant is draining into oi

Tiny
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,165 MILES
What could be wrong and how do I fix it or do I need to get a new engine?
Thursday, October 7th, 2010 AT 8:48 PM

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Tiny
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If the engine was running good, chances are it is fine. It sounds like a bad head gasket which is expensive but not nearly as bad as a new engine. If there is a lot of coolant mixing with the oil, I wouldn't run the engine. It will cause damage to the bearings.
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Thursday, October 7th, 2010 AT 9:51 PM
Tiny
CHAZZY D
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How expensive is a head gasket? I think a complete gasket set is about $150. Oo? DONT buy the cheap gaskets. Spend the money ONE time and check your heads to see if they are warped, burnt, cracked or rebuildable
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Thursday, January 6th, 2011 AT 3:10 AM

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