Water mixing with Oil

1998 TOYOTA SIENNA
120,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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IKHAGHU
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My car overheated and the mechanic discovers that the gasket and two piston heads are bad which I replaced.
After assembling the engine back,it tested okay with still much whitish fumes from the exhaust which the mechanic assured me will cease with time.
I just discovered that the engine does not start properly and also oil still mixes with the water.
What should I do next?
Apr 14, 2019 at 10:32 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

I would take it back to the mechanic where the head gaskets were done. I would have him do a compression test. He should have to make it right. I have included a few links down below for you to go to:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolantantifreeze-in-the-engine-oil
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

These are tests you can do yourself if you are worried that the mechanic is trying to pull the wool over your eyes. I would go back to him and see if he will make it right first.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
Apr 14, 2019 at 1:12 PM