I would drain the coolant and oil before removing the head. After
reassembly, pour new oil into the engine. Some of the water will be flushed
to the bottom where it can be removed. Then with new oil you could start the
engine for a short time to push oil through the passages and then drain it.
I would not run it very long as this would produce the creamy sludge you are
tying to avoid.
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From: mgs-owner
To: mgs
Subject: head gasket question
Date: Thursday,September 11,1997 12:42PM
After replacing the head gasket, I need to change the oil (coolant in
the oil). Should I change it cold? Or is it OK to warm up the engine
(and the oil) to change it? I'm concerned that the engine may not get
enough lubrication if I warm it up with the coolant still in the old
oil. If I do change it cold, should I change it again, after warming it
up, to be sure I remove all traces of coolant? Or is that not
necessary?
TIA
-NORY
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