Water in oil ???

[lukendan]

I have a 383 that has sat and ran very little in the past six years. I have gave it a complete tune up and have began to let it idle for short periods. After changing the oil, I am noticing small amounts of white on the tip of the dip stick. Also, as the motor begains to warm, I notice the white creamy crap trying to come out the dip stick. I am not loosing anti-freez, the underside of the filler cap is clean(no milky carp), not blowing smoke, the oil looks real clean(besides the tip of the dip stick). Today, I think it got to running temp and it appeared to really clear up, but after it cooled an was restarted it was back. I spoke to two shops, who both think its condinsation from sitting and warm and cold changes. What do you think? And Thanks in advance...Dan

[lukendan]

I have a motor that has sat and ran very little in the past six years. I have gave it a complete tune up and have began to let it idle for short periods. After changing the oil, I am noticing small amounts of white on the tip of the dip stick. Also, as the motor begains to warm, I notice the white creamy crap trying to come out the dip stick. I am not loosing anti-freez, the underside of the filler cap is clean(no milky carp), not blowing smoke, the oil looks real clean(besides the tip of the dip stick). Today, I think it got to running temp and it appeared to really clear up, but after it cooled an was restarted it was back. I spoke to two shops, who both think its condinsation from sitting and warm and cold changes. What do you think? And Thanks in advance...Dan

[oldkimmer]

they are right,but u need to install a new pcv valve from mopar, warm it up good and take it for a good drive,then it should clear up.............kim

[Ghoste]

I have had it happen in mine.  You have changed the oil right?

[Ghoste]

I would change the oil and filter too, it's cheap to do.

[kab69440]

Sounds like the oil pan is over full and the oil is being frothed up by the crank. Are you using the correct dipstick for your engine?

[COKE]

Lukened,the same thing  is happening  with my 440.
I discovered a bit of cream on the oil crank when i removed it to change the rear main seal.
Also one week ago,i did change the oil and filter and when i was checking the new oil level  i discovered cream in the dipstick.
After to warm the engine,the oil in the dipstick started to appears clean with out cream.
Just like yours.

[Charger_Fan]

I had an engine once that did that. I found out that is was blow-by causing the problem. Blow-by is when cylinder compression blows past weak compression rings. The milky problem was more noticeable during the cold months.

I bet if you remove the oil cap, start the engine & hold your palm over the oil cap opening, you'll notice quite a bit of air pressure pushing against your hand.

BTW, my engine was definitely tired, but it ran that way for another year or so, until I could afford to rebuild it. I just changed the oil frequently with really cheap oil. It did make an oily mess in my engine bay after a while, though.

[firefighter3931]

Condensation in the crankcase....common issue with engines that sit for extended periods of time. Take it out for a nice long run and change the oil. 


Ron

[TylerCharger69]

Personally...I, myself would drop the oil pan and clean out all of that settled in stuff...assuming it's only in the pan

[Silver R/T]

I have had it happen in mine.  You have changed the oil right?

He did mention chaning oil.