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Can the coolant and oil get mixed?

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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 03:51 PM
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Can the coolant and oil get mixed?
Is there any way a rotary could leak coolant into the oil without it entering the combustion chamber? I can't see how it could happen but I've never rebuilt a motor so what do I know.


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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 04:03 PM
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 05:14 PM
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It can happen if the outer o-ring is bad. Have the system pressure tested.
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