Bill
the first thing I would do is to change the oil and see if the problem still
present the coolant may be from the process of changing the heads rather
than the a current leak into crankcase

Bob Donalds
Boston Engine

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Collins" <wb6otg@INTREX.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 7:25 AM
Subject: Replaced heads, now water in oil

>I just finished replacing the heads on my '84 1.9l.  It started up ok and
>idled fine, then the oil pressure light started to flicker.  I checked the
>dipstick and found signs of water in the oil.
>
> I assume that I disturbed one or more of the o-rings at the bottom of the
> cylinders, but I'd like to hear about anything else that could cause this.
>
> Is there any way to figure out which side the problem is on, so I don't
> have to take both sides apart?
>
> Can I slide new o-rings on over the cylinders, or do I have to remove the
> cylinders to fix this?  Argh, it's not fun putting the cylinders back on
> with the engine in the van!
>
> Thanks for any ideas you have.
>
> Bill
>