Water in Number 3 cylinder

[rrgenter]

I have a 1990 90 H/P Force L drive engine, The number 3 cylinder has water in it and when you try to start it with the spark plugs installed, water is pushed out the front of motor around the gasket area. I pulled the plug and it blows out water in the number 3 plug hole. It was over heated for apx. 5-10 minits.( water pump blew out) Is this a gasket problem or something more major?

 

[roscoe]

Re: Water in Number 3 cylinder

Welcome to iboats.<br /><br />You won't know until you remove the head and inspect it.<br /><br />So sad.

 

[rrgenter]

Re: Water in Number 3 cylinder

What will I be looking for?

 

[roscoe]

Re: Water in Number 3 cylinder

Look for damage to or evidence of water blowing past the head gasket. Look for a warped head or block surface, need to check with a super straight edge.<br />Look for damage to the head, broken rings on the pistons, any metal pieces, scoring on cylinder walls, or a hole in the piston.<br /><br />You shoulkd pick up a Clymer or factory repair manual befor you get into it too far.

 

[rrgenter]

Re: Water in Number 3 cylinder

Anyone know of a place on linr I can order the gasket? my dealer wants 58.00 dollars.

 

[rrgenter]

Re: Water in Number 3 cylinder

I got er done.<br />The exhaust gasket was blown and allowing water to enter the engine.<br />Thank you all for the help.