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Water in the Oil...

OK, just checked the oil on my Toyota 5R. Oil level was higher than when I left it after changing oil & filter a month ago. White and foamy on dipstick.
Looks like I have a problem with coolant getting into the oil, not sure what the root cause it. Any insight on troubleshooting/fixing this old Toyota engine would be most appreciated!
  • Posted 20 Jul 2017 07:12
  • By Jetty
  • joined 12 Mar'17 - 44 messages
  • Texas, United States
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Got 'er all fixed up! Twas the head gasket, it was extremely deteriorated, must have been original from the factory, surprised it was holding any water at all. Found a super low priced gasket set for the 5R at: Sourcefy dot com , just search for part number: 89-605.
  • Posted 5 Aug 2017 00:09
  • By Jetty
  • joined 12 Mar'17 - 44 messages
  • Texas, United States
www.BacliffRV.com/Toyota_Forklift
Thanks for the insight! Yes, the OEM 35 year old head gasket was totally trashed, never seen a head gasket so deteriorated. Got it all taken apart.
Ordered new gasket fr ForkliftPartsWorld out of LIttle Rock, AR.
  • Posted 22 Jul 2017 22:20
  • Modified 26 Jul 2017 02:46 by poster
  • By Jetty
  • joined 12 Mar'17 - 44 messages
  • Texas, United States
www.BacliffRV.com/Toyota_Forklift
Bad head gasket is usually the cause.
  • Posted 20 Jul 2017 20:18
  • By mrfixit
  • joined 11 Dec'08 - 1,434 messages
  • New York, United States

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