a leak

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acdatsun
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1971 pl521 350,000 miles original engine, running, one bad valve, and found oil (frothy) in radiator but no water in the oil pan, has not be overheated does anyone have an idea of were the leak could be abe


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Charlie69
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Car: 1966 Datsun 520
Location: Tolleson AZ

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It is probably the head gasket

acdatsun
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thanks, one of my friends also suggested the manifold intake, so if it is not a simple fix, with that many miles it is rebuild time


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