I have coolant in the oil

BUICKBOY91

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1991 BUICK LESABRE
64,000 MILES

What's the best way to fix?- I have replaced many things on this car, a big investment and lots of blood and sweat has been put in. I was wondering whats the best way to save this car. There is coolant in the oil, I only ran the car for under a minute for the first time after the changes and I noticed oil leaking from the cover or something, I'm sure the head gasket isn't leaking b/c it wasn't even driven in that condition, does anyone have any advice? THANK YOU!

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Friday, November 11th, 2011 AT 7:26 PM

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RASMATAZ

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Dunno the things you've replaced-could be the headgasket, cracked head or block and intake manifold leak-

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Friday, November 11th, 2011 AT 7:32 PM

CARADIODOC

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Once the leak is repaired, simply perform a normal oil change to get the antifreeze out of the oil. If a real lot of antifreeze circulated in the oil passages, a second oil change might be in order after a few miles.

Water in the oil is bad but won't kill the engine right away. Antifreeze will melt the outer layer of the soft engine bearings if given enough time. Since you caught it right away, there's little chance anything will be permanently damaged.

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Friday, November 11th, 2011 AT 7:34 PM

BUICKBOY91

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I hope so I mean its been sitting for a wile outside but I never turned it on after that. Im planning on having my mechanic do the work b/c I dont have a shop and now its way too cold outside for major engine work. Do you know around how much it would cost to reseal the the timing cover and perform all the flushes, also teh engien doesnt have to be lifted out there is a way to create plenty of work space.

I just wanna hear a price pitch from an expert b4 I go ask him so I can see if its worth it. Thank You!

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Friday, November 11th, 2011 AT 7:40 PM