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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 01:56 AM
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Did I get Coolant in cylinder or oil

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Size:  103.1 KB hey guys I was setting valve lash on cylinder#1 and removed the stud to where the rockers lock on to. And a bunch of coolant came gushing out. But drained into I don't know where as I was too busy trying to thread the stud back on to stop it. Any ideas if it went into the oil pan or cylinders???
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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 04:09 AM
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Re: Did I get Coolant in cylinder or oil

It drained into the oil pan.
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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 05:34 AM
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Re: Did I get Coolant in cylinder or oil

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It drained into the oil pan.
Thanks I was thinking it might have went through the valves springs. Past the valves into the cylinder
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Re: Did I get Coolant in cylinder or oil

Past the valves into the cylinder


No, fortunately, there's no path going that way, other than to whatever degree the valve stem seals leak. Otherwise all the oil in the crankcase would end up going that way in a matter of just a few minutes of running.

Coolant is DEATH to oil. It turns it into something powdery and gross that doesn't lubricate. Change it ASAP.
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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 09:00 AM
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Re: Did I get Coolant in cylinder or oil

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No, fortunately, there's no path going that way.
Thanks! I'm an idiot. That seems like common sense now. Had to drain all the brand new oil I had just put in :|. Appreciate your help man
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