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    milk in oil

    Checked the oil this morning and found that white milky stuff on the end of the dip stick.

    I Sea Foamed the car last weekend (1/2 can in crankcase, 1/2 can in vac line, 1 can in full tank of gas). I did an oil change right away after doing all of that.

    I have not noticed a big change in antifreeze levels as of late. Is it possible that enough Sea Foam was left over in the engine after the oil change to cause this? Also, when I pull the dipstick up after the car is warm there is a bit of smoke.

    I just got home from a 200+ mile trip and I'm letting the engine cool before I check fluid levels again.

    Also, you may have seen my thread about the rough idle when warm. Could these three factors (milky substance, smoke, rough idle) be pointing out a bad head gasket? I have a feeling this is going to get expensive.

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    :nonono: Justin :nonono:
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    #2
    you got water gettin in the oil, definitly. better get that fixed asap.


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      #3
      "I have not noticed a big change in antifreeze levels as of late" read that wrong, thought you said that you did notice a change. anyways, id look into the idea of a bad gasket.... check your compression.


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        #4
        I was thinking that maybe I could just change the oil again tomorrow and see if I get anymore white stuff in fresh oil. If this turns out to be head gaskets, I think I'll just do a full overhaul.

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        Justin

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          #5
          which means you should get a pair of GT40 heads, and a GT upper and lower intake manifold good luck no matter what ya figure out


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            #6
            drain the oil, watch it when it comes out.......if it looks like a milkshake, it's either the head gaskets or a leaking intake manifold gasket
            take some pics of the oil that you drained out
            if it really bad, dont drive it, or you WILL do further damage......antifreeze eats bearings
            if it still looks like motor oil when it comes out, you should be ok
            also drain the oil cold,(let it sit overnight) so if there is water, it will go to the bottom of the pan, and will come out first
            good luck!
            scott

            1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
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              #7
              I just checked the oil and antifreeze. The antifreeze is still topped off where it's supposed to be. I couldn't tell much with the oil, but she hasn't been sitting too long either.

              I'll still change oil tomorrow. I'll let you guys know what I find.

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              Justin

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                #8
                Look under the oil fill cap. Moisture will tend to collect there and under the PCV valve if you have water in the oil. You'll get that milky film shit going on.
                86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

                Originally posted by phayzer5
                I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by gadget73
                  Look under the oil fill cap. Moisture will tend to collect there and under the PCV valve if you have water in the oil. You'll get that milky film shit going on.
                  When I originally ran Sea Foam in the brake booster vac line, I had that milky stuff under the oil fill cap. It's disappeared since then.

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                  Justin

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                    #10
                    Changed oil today. It didn't look bad. Although, her knock is getting worse.
                    The valves sound like an audience clapping under the hood.

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                    Justin

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                      #11
                      does the knock go away after it runs for a bit? i have a lifter or 2 that does that, but it pumps up and is fine. you could pull the valve covers and torque all the rockers back to factory specs. or torque them down just til the push rod doesnt flop around anymore. just a thought.


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                        #12
                        It's pretty loud at first, then quiets down a bit if I let it sit and idle. It will go away once I get on the gas pedal a bit.

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                        Justin

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                          #13
                          hmmm, last time i drove shifty i started noticing dat noise too, and my oil was milky, yet when i changed it(twice) it was always oil that cameout.

                          would be a good excuse to ivest in chrome valve covers
                          Save a seal, club a liberal.

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                            #14
                            Do you have an oil pressure guage, and is it showing good pressure? Overly loud top ends could mean low oil flow. One or two lifters ticking when the engine is cold is normal, especially on something with age/miles but it shouldn't sound like a diesel.

                            I'd still look at pulling a compression test, then you'll know if the head gaskets are toast or not.
                            86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                            5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                            91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                            1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

                            Originally posted by phayzer5
                            I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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