WD-45 ,,,Oily Antifreeze

turklilley · May 25, 2009

Found Oil in my Anti-freeze today. I'm guessing its the head gasket. Any other ideas as to what the problem may be?

Jeff Z. · May 25, 2009

I would start with the head gasket.

Anonymous-0 · May 25, 2009

I had that same problem with my WD, found out that they have a notoriuous problem with splitting between the inner two cylinders. I ended up needing a whole new block.

El Toro · May 26, 2009

Check for bubbles in the radiator with the engine at an idle. Hal

Texas Denny · May 26, 2009

I agree with Jeff. The head gasket is the most likely. When you pull off the head, do not be discouraged if you see a crack between the cylinders. This is common and does not cause a problem. A good head gasket will seal this up and provide dependable service for years and years.

The most common problem is water in the oil and this one is difficult to fix.

The most likely place for oil to get in the water is in the head area. As El Toro suggests, head gasket problems are often indicated if air bubbles appear in the radiator. When the tractor is running combustion gases leak into the cooling jacket. When not running, either water goes in the oil or oil goes in the water.

Anonymous-0 · May 26, 2009

replace old head gasket with a felpro blue gasket. the grafoil gaskets are bad about leaking around the push rod holes.

El Toro · May 28, 2009

I've had cracked heads to cause this too. Hal

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