Yup, without too much background.......nah you know what, was the engine rebuilt? If so did they deck the head when they did it?

Whatever the background of the build, you need to pull the head regardless (with the mix of oil and water, I would also be leary of scored bearings. Depending on how long she was run mixed. You may want to pull the pan and check the rod bearings).

I would presume at $6k you have a built engine in there? Why don't you just live near me and then I'll fix 'er up for you, lol (I hate when incompetents work on a vehicle and then charge you. Its one thing if they work on it, its a whole 'nother thing if they charge you for it). Hit up Clay, hopefully he can help you out.

Oh yeah, you can try to contact Travis (Crab1092 on here). He's down that way and know's his shit (and a little bit about our cars too). Though he doesn't come on here too often, you can give it a shot (reference me. That may help get his attention)

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