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Engine is leaking after overheating and stopping on the freeway - there is also water in the oil. seems to be leaking from the bottom of the engine - maybe a blown seal? what does this mean repair wise?

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LOOK LIKE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET.YOU GOT WATER OR ANTIFREEZE IN OIL CRANKCASE THE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING.THIS REPAIR OR FIX THE CYLINDER HEAD HAS TO BE REMOVED TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET.

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