1999 Ford Windstar Engine oil in radiator

1999 FORD WINDSTAR
137,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRUNOCHAJON
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I recently replaced head gasket on my van because it had engine oil in radiator, after I was done I check again the radiator and there was oil in it again, what could be the problem?
Mar 17, 2010 at 5:17 AM
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DAVE H
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have the cooling system flushed and refilled .. if the oil returns .. suspect headgasket still at fault
Mar 17, 2010 at 5:28 AM
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