1998 Chevrolet Z-71 Coolant in Oil

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1998 Chevrolet Z-71 pickup w/ 181,000 miles on it. Found antifreeze and water in oil, gaskets and everything shot. Would you go with a new engine or a remanufactured engine?
Jan 30, 2006 at 7:29 AM
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Only new. They have OEM replacement crate engines for a good price.
Jan 30, 2006 at 10:05 AM
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Install a new OEM replacement crate engine rather than a remanufactured engine.

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The owner of a 1998 Chevrolet Z-71 pickup with 181,000 miles found antifreeze and water in the oil and reported that the gaskets were failed. They asked whether to choose a new or remanufactured engine. The expert recommended only a new engine, specifically an OEM replacement crate engine, noting that these are available at a good price.

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