Glad you got it fixed,if the thermostat was the problem then you weren't getting exhaust gases in the cooling system or coolant in the oil unless you have a weak spot in the head gasket that the extra pressure allowed coolant to get past. I would keep an eye on the oil for a while until you are sure.

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