So apparently there wasn't enough anti freeze in my coolant... and my engine was frozen solid! Thawed her out and changed out the coolant and thought I was lucky, no visible damage(frost plugs intact no cracks in rad or heater core) then I added some oil some days later and there it was, that unmistakable smell and creamy colour of water in my oil... CRAP!!!!
My truck is a 65 IIa 88" 2.25 petrol, the truck seems to run fine nothing else seems to be amiss.
So I ask, how screwed am I?
Andrew
How screwed am I?
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andrewMcF
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There is frost plugs on the top of the head underneath the valve rocker ass'y. Some are the conventional drive in type and some are an alloy cast in place. I would think I would start there and get the head magnafluxed by a good machine shop.
If a crack is not found in the head, then at least you know what part is good if you are screwed and build up again.
If a crack is not found in the head, then at least you know what part is good if you are screwed and build up again.
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rezdiver
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check those plugs as mentioned.
there is a possibility you might get lucky, how much milky froth was there? was it visible through the oil filler cap or mixed with the oil when checking the dipstick?
warm it up slightly and change the oil and run it again it might be excess humidity built up in the crankcase and valve cover, etc. add some lucas oil for the oil change incase you do have lots of water in it it will minimize damage when you start her up.
I have had two different engines frozen solid and have been lucky both times. not landrovers.
I think trying this is a worthwhile risk and worth a shot before spending dollars. but be aware damage may be caused so try at your own risk, worked for me.
also can check with air compressor pressure to the crank case, to see if you bubble in the radiator in case the freezing actually lifted warped or damaged your head gasket.
if you tried to start her frozen there may be waterpump damage but thats an easy fix compared to anything else
there is a possibility you might get lucky, how much milky froth was there? was it visible through the oil filler cap or mixed with the oil when checking the dipstick?
warm it up slightly and change the oil and run it again it might be excess humidity built up in the crankcase and valve cover, etc. add some lucas oil for the oil change incase you do have lots of water in it it will minimize damage when you start her up.
I have had two different engines frozen solid and have been lucky both times. not landrovers.
I think trying this is a worthwhile risk and worth a shot before spending dollars. but be aware damage may be caused so try at your own risk, worked for me.
also can check with air compressor pressure to the crank case, to see if you bubble in the radiator in case the freezing actually lifted warped or damaged your head gasket.
if you tried to start her frozen there may be waterpump damage but thats an easy fix compared to anything else
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andrewMcF
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Oil in my water
The oil white with beads of water on the dip stick and I could see it on the oil filler cap and smell it as well...
So I'll try a warm oil change and hope for the best...
Is there a way to flush all the bad oil out of my engine?
How would I pressurize the crank case with air?
This truck is my daily driver and it seems to be running as normal, so I might be lucky!!! We'll see what an oil change does and see if the water comes back I guess...
Thanks,
Andrew
So I'll try a warm oil change and hope for the best...
Is there a way to flush all the bad oil out of my engine?
How would I pressurize the crank case with air?
This truck is my daily driver and it seems to be running as normal, so I might be lucky!!! We'll see what an oil change does and see if the water comes back I guess...
Thanks,
Andrew