'96 GSX filling up w/water

[X Army MP]

I haven't rolled it at all. I just got it and I've been taking it easy. I'm not understanding how it fills enough water to almost cover motor after 2-3 hours. I noticed when in the garage overnight no water leaks out even w/the ski full of water. Because of this I don't think it's a seal. The only thing I can think of is the water that gets ejected like a rooster tail only shoots out about 3-4 inches. I'm thinking the water isn't getting pumped out properly. Other than that the ski runs NICE.
What are y'alls ideas and could you post a pic on what it is I might need to fix. Thanks y'all

 

[Watson91]

I'm not sure anyone is going to be able to tell you exactly where your leak is. If you think its leaking while running, try to put it in the water and let it run. Take a peak inside and see if anything obvious jumps out at you.

 

[maxfli]

Put it in the water and keep the seat off. Start it up, run it like normal and look down inside. Probably one of the plugs/seals in your exhaust is corroded through and shooting water into the engine compartment. I've had 2 seals corrode through (from the inside) of your exhaust pipe and send a stream of water in toward the motor. There are a couple simple fixes...I've used JB Weld and there is another one that someone else said worked for them. The alternative is replacing the pipe to the tune of $400+.

Pete

 

[riverdog]

Locate your pump assy, and take a look inside of it. You should see 2-white stems, protruding thru the top of the pump. If somehow your missing, just one of those, then the bailers' system, will have a reverse effect, thus, syphoning water INTO the hull.

You can also install a bilge pump, for reassurance.

 

[purple_people_eater]

it is most likely an exhaust leak. put in the water and run it on the trailer or on the hose at home.

 

[Minnetonka4me]

I would go with a wore out carbone ring or a hole in the freeze plug on the exhaust.