Water in oil

2002 HONDA ACCORD
240,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MONICA JENKINS
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Radiator cracked so I replaced it but with the same radiator just one inch shorter. Tried to start engine and it cranks but will not turn on. I checked oil and there was water inside.
Aug 9, 2017 at 3:18 PM
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STEVE W.
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If there is water in the oil you likely have a bad head gasket. The cracked radiator could have been the cause or a symptom, depending upon when it occurred.

Either way you will want to run a pressure test on the cooling system, then decide from there if you want to replace the head gasket. If it has been run like that for a while you may need more than just a head gasket because the chemicals in the coolant can damage the engines bearings, plus water is not a good lubricant. I would do the tests, then price the repair.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test
Aug 9, 2017 at 3:46 PM