1995 Chrysler Le Baron oil found in radiator

1995 CHRYSLER LE BARON
121,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RONNYRUNFOREVER
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1995 lebaron 3.0L GTC automatic with 121000 miles. On the last oil change, oil was found in the radiator by the lube shop. There is no visible sign of coolant in the oil when the dipstick is pulled (yet). Is this the head gaskets quitting or is there a plugged baffle in the PVC valve covers. I brought the car home and immediately parked it. I want to save the engine before it needs a complete rebuild! I bought the car used with 86000 miles so I do not know what service history it had. Please let me know what to do!
Jan 8, 2009 at 9:44 PM
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IMPALASS
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Hello –

Are you loosing any coolant at all?

Do you have any white smoke coming out of the exhaust?

Oil in the coolant is an indication that it is your head gasket.

You can also purchase a leak detector kit……….

If you do have a blown head gasket make sure you have a valve job and the heads resurfaced.
Jan 8, 2009 at 10:34 PM
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