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Could a manifold leak lead to water in the oil?

Updated: 8/19/2019
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Although some intake manifolds do have coolant running through them, none have oil in them. The most common reasons coolant would end up in your oil reservoir ( pan ) is a blown head gasket or a cracked head.

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