cylinder getting to much oil.

[jman0105]

I have a 1998 sea-doo 1800 challenger. when I try to start the engine the cylinder hydro locks. I then remove the spark plug and it is full of oil. would anyone know how to fix the problem, and what is wrong with it?

 

[XP 787]

Bad crank seal. Is it sitting for long periods of time then locks up?

 

[jman0105]

its been sitting for two years.

 

[Coastiejoe]

Pull the plugs and crank the oil oil. If you run it once a month you'll be fine. You can install a shut off valve in the oil line and that will stop the issue. Just hang your lanyard on it when it is off so you remember to turn it on.

 

[Dr Honda]

Basically what they said.


The center seals... or the RV seal is bad. BUT... since it's been sitting for 2 years... I would clear the engine (pull the plugs and crank it) and once you get it started... it may be OK. (as long is it's getting run once in a while) In that case... just continue to run it.

If the engine locks up again in a few days... then it's time for a rebuild.