Sounds like you cracked your head. If oil consumption is up and its overheating and u had oil and water mix and the gaskets are new and intalled correctly than it sounds like u need a new head.
Bill,Bill C. said:One other thing that could've happened is that the guides for the timing chain may have broken. A loose timing chain will eventually rub a groove into the front engine housing and allow oil and water to mix. 22re's are known for this.....
If you had thought to check the internet for common issues with your truck you would have known what to check along with your head gasket replacement and it would likely still be runnin fine today 9 years later - oh wait you're in mass, well it would be still be runnin in a rusted out frame anywayBill,
Evidently this is exactly what happened. During the head-gasket replacement, I replaced the original cheap plastic and broken guides. I did not think to replace the timing cover too. This would have saved me loads of grief. After $900 in repair costs and having been stranded numerous times in spectacular fashion, I got rid of my truck. In fact I donated it. It was worth more as a tax deduction than any other thing I could have done with it. Good thing too; I was considering a gallon of gasoline and a match. Few things in life are more frustrating than a vehicle that strands you. Oh well, cest la vie. Thanks for the responses.