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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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Car: 1987 Monte Carlo SS
Engine: L98
Transmission: 200-4R
Axle/Gears: 7.625 10 bolt/3.73s
So what's going on here?

Take a look at my attached pic. You can see on the valve cover a milky, thick substance which looks like coolant in the oil. Then if you look at the oil in the head, it is 'more' normal looking, it may have a hint of milk to it. What is going on and where should I start? This was after a head swap so it could be almost anything. Thanks for any input.

EDIT: Taking a closer look at the valve cover, I could see where some water had seperated and it was clear, not orange. I did do the swap outside and it did rain pretty hard with the engine open but I though the underhood was sealed, could it just be rain water?
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 10:21 PM
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if it is moisture, it is alot....
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 04:25 AM
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you didn't change the oil after the R&R? make sure the pvc system is clear and working, change the oil and, clean the valve cover and run it some more.
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 01:52 PM
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I changed the oil and drove it about the same distance as before and the oil looks fine. I'll keep my eye on it but it was most likely rain water.
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