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Question: water contamination to oil system

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Visitor, 4.0L V6, San Antonio, TX, April 15, 2011, 12:20

is it possible to truly repair this issue, or should I just pass on this vehicle? Is it expensive to repair?

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    Tyreguy April 15, 2011, 13:23
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    If this a potential purchase, steer clear of it. If in fact there is 'water' (coolant) in the oil or vice versa, you're looking at a major engine teardown and subsequent repairs that could possibly go into/over a thousand dollars- or more!

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