mccartercar Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 Hello, I have 2012 journey with the 3.6 AWD sxt at about 260,000. To make a long story short the engine overheated. I had to replace the oil pump to get it pumping oil again. It runs with just oil in it but as soon as water is added it gets mixed in the oil. It will not get above 3000 rpm. After taking the intake off there's signs of water in the front cylinder on the right bank. I've almost got the head off but I can't get to the lower exhaust bolts to loosen them to let the cat slide out. It looks like it I take the axle out on the passenger side a open end 10mm wrench may fit in there but idk. Any guesses as to where my oil is being deluged by water? Any tips for getting the exhaust bolts loose back there? All help is appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsteves5 Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Maybe a blown head gasket, or warped head since it overheated. Can you pressure-test the coolant system and check if any coolant is leaking into the cylinders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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