Engine Water And Oil Mixing?

1989 CHEVROLET 1500
202,320 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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WILLIE_6
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Water And Oil Mixing I was Told to change The Head And Intake Gasket it will Fix the Issue or would be better to get A new Motor
Nov 21, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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STRAILER
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At 200k you might be better of getting and ATK engine or GM has some good dealers as well for a new engine that they price as a rebuilt engine, I have had excellent luck with these engines. Here is a guide to help you see what is going on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolantantifreeze-in-the-engine-oil

Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on :)
Nov 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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