Engine Water And Oil Mixing?

WILLIE_6

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1989 CHEVROLET 1500
5.7L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
202,320 MILES

Water And Oil Mixing I was Told to change The Head And Intake Gasket it will Fix the Issue or would be better to get A new Motor

Friday, November 21st, 2025 AT 5:55 AM

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
54,137 POSTS

At 200k you might be better of getting and ATK engine or GM has some good dealers as well for a new engine that they price as a rebuilt engine, I have had excellent luck with these engines. Here is a guide to help you see what is going on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolantantifreeze-in-the-engine-oil

Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on :)

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Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 AT 10:40 AM