Thread: 396 bought 4th time cranked water in oil

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First, welcome to CHR.

Your message is confusing. Are you saying that your 396 got water in the crankcase on the 4th start after you got it, so you bought a new 454 crate motor; now you want to sell the 396 and want to know what it's worth, not knowing where the coolant is coming from? Help us understand what you're asking here.

Best to find out what the source of the leak is first. I'd think if the block or a head is cracked it would be worth more to part it out, salvaging the parts that are still good. Maybe you'll find the leak is something simple/repairable. Then it's obviously worth more. Need more info.