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Engine has sludge

Tiny
CEEDUB
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  • 1996 DODGE VAN
  • 150,000 MILES
I just put a head on my 1996 Dodge b2500 van but the engine has sludge in it still I forgot to tighten ll the bolts on the throttle body I didn't put the manifold back on yet could one of these be the problem or could a gasket be on wrong? What should I do water in oil still
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Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 AT 6:23 PM

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Tiny
BILLYMAC
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You may need to change oil a couple times to remove all water from engine. Is oil level staying at normal?
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Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 AT 6:25 PM
Tiny
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Im drining it now it has more sludge in it now before I ichnged the head I torqued the hed at 70 is that the correct torque
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Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 AT 6:55 PM
Tiny
BILLYMAC
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Well not sure about the torque but if you are losing no coolant and oil level is staying then changeing the oil a cpl times should clear it up
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Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 AT 8:39 PM
Tiny
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Thank you I will check le vels tommorow
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Friday, February 24th, 2012 AT 5:38 AM
Tiny
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Great please let me know
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Friday, February 24th, 2012 AT 3:52 PM

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