Re: Anitfreeze in Oil

"maxpower" <damnnickname@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "Art McClinton" <art.mcclinton@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> I recently noted that the antifreeze was low in the car (2001 Sebring 
>> 2.7L
>> V6 93K miles). Took it to have pressure test and they told me that
their
> is
>> antifreeze in the engine oil (it is 1-2 quarts high).  They then 
>> proceeded
>> to tell me the only option is a new engine. Is it reasonable to assume
> that
>> damage has been done to the engine that makes the only option a
complete
>> engine replacement?
>>
>>
>>
> If their conclusion of coolant in the engine only because the level is 
> high
> and cant really say if it is due to coolant I would get that vehicle out

> and
> have someone else look at it.
>
> Your coolant leak may be coming from a bad crossover connector on top of

> the
> engine. Take a good look at the housing where the upper radiator goes
into
> the engine and see if you see pink crusty substance. If so the coolant
is
> leaking from the connector
>
> Glenn Beasley
> Chrysler Tech
>

I had the engine oil changed to try to protect the engine.  The oil is 
definitely mixed with water.  The engine has ticking noise when run. I now

have had it examined by three separate shops including a dealer and an 
independent mechanic that I trust.  They all agree that the engine is
toast. 
I have now replaced the car.