1998 Ford Escort Coolant leak into Engine

1998 FORD ESCORT
135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MEJAMES
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I have spent a lot of money rebuilding my 98 Escort 2.0 l SPI engine. I put it all back together, but I have replaced the head gasket twice and still the engine runs great but coolant is in the oil again. what can it be? I was very careful with torque specs and head gasket. what else can I do? desperate I have move in three weeks I wanted to ship this car. any advice would be heplful
Jan 4, 2010 at 1:53 AM
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DAVE H
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I would remove the head from the vehicle and have it pressure tested for warping or crack's .. it may be the head is damaged not the gasket !
Jan 4, 2010 at 5:51 AM
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