Hi myasirj,
You are welcomed.
If the block surface was not shiny and has carbon on the rims of the cylinders, it defiinely is not level and would not seal itself. You need to reface it or replace the block if the outer part of the liner is badly corroded.
Oil in the cooling system might be due to remnants from the repair or due to a cracked head. Was the head pressure tested?
If the coolant is disappearing from the radiator, is the reserve tank overflowing out or the level is higher?If so, definetely the gasket is the fault.
Monday, June 30th, 2008 AT 9:12 AM