Headgasket or something else?

[TomGT28]

Spent a couple hours in the water, and went to run fresh water, it wouldn't start. New battery. When I got home I checked voltage/system. All good. Noticed coolant tank empty. Pulled spark plugs. All 3 had loads of water. Oil was creamy. Not being a Seadoo expert, I believe my headgasket is gone and will tackle a replacement. Any of you guys have ideas? The ski was upright all day, ran fine plugs had water on them, but other than that, color was normal. ?????

 

[TomGT28]

I think water in the cylinders could come from exhaust, or from flush water? But does the empty coolant tank fit in that scenario? I know it was full before the run.

 

[Temaso]

In the cylinders you had coolant or water, you are able to distinguish it for sure by the taste touching your finger to the tongue and I'm serious Could also be water from the exhaust or intercooler.

 

[TomGT28]

In the cylinders you had coolant or water, you are able to distinguish it for sure by the taste touching your finger to the tongue and I'm serious Could also be water from the exhaust or intercooler.

I'm certain it's water, and I think it's getting there via the exhaust. I don't know if there is a test for this,but I'm going to remove exhaust and look at it. Thanks.

 

[dcm0123]

What year machine and model?
Inter-cooler could be leaking. Is a common problem.

 

[TomGT28]

It’s a 2006. I’m thinking along theses same lines. I also found oil it coolant.

 

[dcm0123]

Was the coolant up to the correct level?
Oil in coolant may actually be exhaust blow by / residue from a bad head gasket.

I believe your 2006 has the heat exchanger in the intake manifold like my 2005. If so, remove it, drain the coolant and apply 5-10 PSI pressure while submerging it in a pail of water looking for air bubbles.

 

[TomGT28]

I’ll give that a try when I get home from the lake. Missing my Seadoo