Oil in Coolant
 

Well this SUCKS.... I've only had my '00 996 C2 for just under 2 months and now I just realized that I have oil in my coolant which is never a good sign.
*So does this mean rebuild?
*how do I isolate what the problem is?
*And does any one know of any reputable mechanic in San Antonio, TX or nearby areas?

It sounds like a head gasket. You need to have the coolant system pressure tested ASAP.

It could be a lot of things, including:
- head gasket
- intermix
- cylinder header
- cylinder sleeve

Whether a rebuild is in order will depend on what the issue is.

Check out this By Dharn55

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thanks grant, Dharn was the 1st person I contacted yesterday.

Could be a head gasket, but if it is it will be the first one I have heard of personally, and I have talked with a lot of owners with the intermix. I still believe that the most common source is the cracked cylinder head, but I might be biased.

we can all guess - i would do a pressure test and a leak down and see what you're up against.

Looking for a shop in So. Cal to fix Intermix. Does that require a full rebuild or just fixing the cracked head. 2000 C2 95,000miles. IMS Retrofit done, New Fly heel, Clutch and 90 k mile service done less then a year ago. Pancake batter in Reservoir. No coolant on dip stick... Car ran perfect all the way home. Haven't moved it since.. I was looking for a place that could pull the engine and get to the heads. And clean out the cooling system. Thanks .....

Have them check the oil coolers as well.

call Jason, he is local to so. cal. 714-794-4276
you can mention me
-Jesse