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Milky Oil / Blown Head Gasket

Tiny
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1998 Dodge Intrepid V6 75K miles
I am trying to repair this for my parents, so here is what I know. The car was allowed to overheat several months ago and there mechanic was very concerned the heads may have been damaged. Now the car will barely run and I have begun taking the right side of motor apart. Under the valve cover the oil is milky and thick. After removing the head I did not see anything wrong jumping out at me. I only took a quick look but could swear there was no head gasket unless it is blending in well. The Questions Are. Where do I go from here? How do you clean the sludge like oil? Can I re-assemble cam, lifters and chains exactly the way they were removed or do I need to replace bearings and etc.

Thank you for the wealth of knowledge
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Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 AT 11:58 PM

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Tiny
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First, with water in the oil, both heads should be removed and sent to a machine shop for pressure testing and surfacing. If ok, then reassemble if the bearings look ok. Once back together drain oil real good, refill and run engine for a few minutes, drain and change filter again
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 AT 7:55 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the reply, I guess I'm heading in the right direction.
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 AT 1:13 PM

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