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Zero compression, engine is shot. Blown Intake and head gaskets can let water in the pistons, But usually not all would have water. Intakes can dump water in the oil also.
you could have a bad intake gasket that is allowing coolant to go into oil. if the head gasket is good then the other thing it could be is a crack in the engine.
replacing a head gasket is a major repair and really should not be attempted if you dont have adequate knowledge and experince withthe process. That said, the head gasket is sandwiched between the cylinder head and the engine block. It requires removing everything from the top of the motor, then removing the cylinder head itself. The old gasket must be completely scraped off the head and the top of the block and any adhesive removed as well... The new gasket is placed on the top of the block in it correct place. Each side of the gasket must be covered with a thin coat of gasket compound. The place the head on top of the gasket, sandwiching it in between and replace the head bolts and torque them down to the required torque. Replace everything removed from top of motor in reverse order. Keep in mind that in replacing a head gasket, it is entirely possible that your problem may be the head itself instead of the gasket. While the head is off, take it to a machine shop and have them inspect it and if its needs it, have them repair it. Again . this is not a do it yourself job.
The head gasket (in your case gaskets) is located on the top of the engine block under the engine cylinder head which is under the Camshaft cover which is the very top of the engine. This car is a V8 engine so it has 2 heads and 2 head gaskets, one on each side of the engine. It is a very expensive job to replace head gaskets.
Yes, you can just do one head gasket, although I wouldn't recommend it. If the head gasket has failed, it's usually because the engine has overheated. If you know that the engine has overheated, it would be best to do both heads. When an engine overheats, the head warps a little. It doesn't take much to change the internal pressures on the gasket, and when the gasket area between the cylinders starts to lighten up a little, the gasket fails. To do the job properly, take the head(s) to a qualified automotive machine shop and have the head resurfaced. Even a slightly warped head will be unable to keep a head gasket. After a head has been resurfaced, it's relatively easy to put it back together. NOTE!! The machine shop will tell you the proper torque and torque sequence. Usually start from the center and work your way out evenly, going from side to side, and top to bottom, but get specific information for YOUR engine from the machine shop. NEVER replace a head gasket without having the head resurfaced.
If it is a head gasket, then yes, you probably need to replace the head, since blown head gaskets are an indication of severe overheating and consequent damage to head. If it is the rubber gasket underneath the valve cover----then no, you just need the gasket, about $17 at autozone.
How is the problem with your mark? Has it been resolved? Is it physically overheating or does it just look like its hot? Have you swapped the sending unit for the coolant temp gauge?
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