powerhead base gasket

[hootchieman]

Would a defective base gasket cause water to get into cylinders on a 130hp 2000 looper.Water is coming out of upper exhaust port{this one should be dry}

 

[Solittle]

Re: powerhead base gasket

Condition of the plugs?<br /><br />Compression?<br /><br />Possible head gasket plus??

 

[93bronco]

Re: powerhead base gasket

mine turned out to be warped heads/gasket failure.<br />base gasket wasnt sealed too good either as i found gas/oil in water jacket on exaust housing when i removed power head.