1992 Ford E-Series Van water in oil

Tiny
ARMUNSON
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  • 1992 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 19,650 MILES
Had a very good mechanic pull the heads, clean, etc.
A few years ago, back from San Diego, truck filled with smoke. Pulled over. Cooled down. Changed oil right there. Drove into Phoenix. Had radiator repaired.

I am thinking that a small crack is "somewhere" allowing water/ coolant into engine. The oil dipstick is rusted. White frothy substance around top of oil cap.

Can I add an aluminum treatment to radiator to stop water from getting into oil.

Still runs OK though. But I don't drive more than a mile or 2 in town. Change oil every 1000 miles.

Is there a test for leakage of this kind. Truck has some value other than cash.

Thanks
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 AT 1:29 PM

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