1998 Ford Windstar Oil in radiator

Tiny
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1998 Ford Windstar V6 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 176000 miles

My Windstar has oil in the radiator. There is no coolant contaminting the engine oil. The water pump was replaced approximately 1200 miles ago
and everything was fine until a recent 300 mile trip out of town. Do you think the timing cover gasket could have been damged and failed due to the recent water pump replacement? Do you have any tips for gasket replacement on this 3.8 L engine
Friday, December 7th, 2007 AT 9:34 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

If your radiator has a transmission inter cooler fitted I would be getting it checked for a leak there, and also check for water contamination in the transmission oil as well.

Mark (mhpautos) :D
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Saturday, December 8th, 2007 AT 12:34 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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The oil cooler has a hole in it and you need a new one, Here is what I am talking about. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Thursday, July 18th, 2024 AT 5:53 PM

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