1999 Chevy Suburban antifreeze in oil

1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
200,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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engine overheated - radiator was replaced
antifreeze is in the oil.
compression is between 170-190 in all cylinders

where do i go from here?
Apr 29, 2008 at 4:03 PM
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MERLIN2021
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This would indicate a cracked water jacket, or the water pump itself may have leaked into the engine. Anti freeze destroys bearings very quickly...
Apr 29, 2008 at 4:08 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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check head gasket
coolant mix with oil indication of head gasket failure
Apr 29, 2008 at 4:09 PM
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