i have a 1992 dodge that now has oil in the water and water in the oil. noticed it started to get warmer than normal, poped the hood and saw oil and water mix had came out of the coolant over flow tank, and shut her off. still ran normal and did not smoke. any thoughts?

 

sounds like a head gasket to me.

 

could be a oil cooler.

 

Either of these could be your problem, (apart from owning a 2nd gen! JK!!!) My money is on the HG , although I hope for your sake it's the cooler.

 

well at least no one said that the block or head could be cracked. if it is just a head gasket. piece of cake. can't be any worse than pulling a head off on 02?

 

Should be a whole lot easier than that!

 

hahhaah yea should be 3x easier than an 02

 

Pull the oil cooler and pressure test it first before you rule the head gasket as the culprit. It'd be a shame to go through all the work to replace the head gasket and find out you're still getting water in the oil and vice versa from the cooler.

 

well the oil cooler had a hole in it. should i but new or get one off ebay. just wondering and what years to look for?

 

I can't say for sure but anything for a 12v should work (even if it's a p-pump motor). Basically '89 to early '98 would probably be the same.

 

wow dodge said over 600 for a new one. guess used is the way to go.

 

Try a Cummins dealer if you have one nearby.

 

got one off ebay from a 93. 54 bucks. got the truck for 800 will have a grand in it after it is all done. cheapest diesel i have ever owned. 1992 250 4x4 LE auto little rust and paint faded black 202 on her. CHEAPPPPPPP

 

Sweet!!!