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MetaLord 9
Mon Feb 28th, 2011, 11:51 AM
Just changed the oil in one of the Hurricanes and while I didn't notice the old oil looking like chocolate milk, I peeped into the oil res and saw a trace of milkyness running across the surface of the brand new oil.

Obviously this isn't a sustainable condition, so what are my next steps? To my knowledge, the water pump seal, head gasket, or cracked engine are my most likely culprits. I know where to get a new engine, but I'd really rather not if I don't have to, so where do I go from here? If i have to change the head gasket, that's fine, but I'd have to pull the engine to do it I think, and at that point in time, I'd spend less time putting a new engine in wouldn't I?

TinkerinWstuff
Mon Feb 28th, 2011, 12:12 PM
May just be condensation from the cold weather we've been having and nothing to worry about.

Sir Bacon Lube
Mon Feb 28th, 2011, 12:14 PM
it's probably all the sweat you put into it

McVaaahhh
Mon Feb 28th, 2011, 04:38 PM
You can have Jim do a pressure test on the system.