1990 Mercedes Benz 190e Oil in water

Tiny
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  • 1990 MERCEDES BENZ 190E
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 136,000 MILES
My problem is there is oil in the water system which has blocked the radiator. The engine oil appears to be free of any water ingress. Can you please advise what has happened.
Friday, April 17th, 2009 AT 4:45 PM

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Tiny
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Have it block and pressure tested-do the block first to pinpoint a combustion leaking into the cooling system or a gas analyzer to sniff for hydrocarbons at the radiator fill neck.

Pressure test: do not do a pressure test if there's leakage at the headgasket this might cause coolant into the cylinders and lock it up or bend a connecting rod if cranked thereafter. The headgasket should be repaired before doing the pressure test.

If the block and pressure test passes check the following:, Pressure test the Rad. Cap, Clogged radiator, air lock in the cooling system, Fan clutch, Radiator electrical fan, collaspe hoses, water pump.
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Friday, April 17th, 2009 AT 8:12 PM

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