2001 Ford F150 water under oil cap

2001 FORD F-150
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HABKOUK
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2001 Ford F150 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

when i check under my oil cap i found a cream oil build up under my cap cleaned it of and found it came back again i could not find any oil in my coolent or in the oil when i draied it what is causeing this creamy oil engine runs great but it really bothers me my experiance tells me that it is a blown head but no other sign to conferm this please give me your opinion
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joe
Jan 18, 2009 at 4:16 AM
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BLACKOP555
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its either condensation or its as you say coolant from a cracked head, block or headgasket.

you can try and taste it and spit it out, if its sweet its antifreeze.

you can perform a compression test to see what it is also

or you can use additives and special paper to see if theres combustion gasses present in the antifreeze.
Jan 28, 2009 at 2:01 PM
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