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Suspect of oil and coolant mixture

Tiny
GEORGEAS
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  • 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
  • 1.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 300,000 MILES
My car used to overheat I would put in water but water would disappear. So I could not find a leak. So this other day when I tried to start it would not start. Something said to me I should check the oil dip stick and I could see the traces of water in the dip stick. I want to make sure is it really that. What is the best way to fix it my engine? It is dismantled already.

Can I just get a new cylinder head gasket or what else can I check for before mount it back?

Thanks in advance,
George
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Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 AT 7:33 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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When you took it apart did you see any head gasket failure? If not I would have the cylinder head pressure tested to make sure it is not cracked. Can you upload pictures of the suspected bad parts?
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Thursday, December 6th, 2018 AT 10:15 AM
Tiny
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Thanks, when I took it apart It was not obvious that the head gasket failed but I will take the advise and send it out for pressure testing. Also when I do a naked eye inspection I do not see any cylinder head cracks. Is it possible to do a visual inspection and would it be obvious to see the failure?
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Thursday, December 6th, 2018 AT 10:00 PM
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KEN L
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It is difficult to see cracks with the naked eye. I would also check the cylinder bores as well.
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Friday, December 7th, 2018 AT 9:08 AM

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