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Update. Knocking was loud, sounded like the top end closest to the cab.
I've got metal shavings and black particles on the dipstick.
Oil is definitely in the coolant.
Exhaust is blowing water vapor.
Is it time for a new engine or should I tear it apart and look for damage?
I know I have the right water pump. I compared them at Napa. The Autozone variety lasted 30,000 miles and imploded violently without warning. Metal shavings inside and out. Only noticed when the power steering stopped working because the belt slipped.
I did a block test, the chemical variety...
Looks like i have caused catastrophic damage. I've got chocolate milk in the coolant reservoir.
It never got above 210 degrees so an air pocket causing overheating in the head might be it.
Help! What have I done.
My water pump bit the dust and threw the serpentine belt clean off. I replaced both and fired it up.
I was letting it warm up so I could add more fluid to the bottle when it started smoking. I chalked this up to water I spilled when blowing out my heater core.
Then...