Fuel in the oil

FORD ESCORT
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BECCA_24
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ford, escort, 1992, 352,000, 1.9L
I am having a hard time starting my car and it seems to be flooding. I have checked the plugs after having started it once and they were soaked with fuel. Also when I checked the oil the dipstick smelled alot like raw gas. I have went through alot of new plugs and oil changes and the same thing happens again. What could be the problem
rebecca :?
Nov 25, 2007 at 6:13 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure regulator/oxygen and coolant temperature sensor. Injector/s leaking or an excessive fuel pressure.

You need to change the oil after you locate what's causing it to be in the crankcase. If not you're ruining the engine.
Nov 25, 2007 at 6:49 PM
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