89 XP LTD smoke in hull.

[21chip]

Well I picked up a new 89 XP LTD.(New to me) Started and ran great at the lake today. Being the first time at the lake with ski, I did some quick blast across the lake and open up the hood to check it out. It was filled with a white like smoke. It did not have a real smell to it. All most look like it was coming from the back cover under seat. Did not do any thing to suck up water inside, I just did a fast blast across the lake. Hoses,exhaust looked good. Did not see any oil or Fuel leaks. Not sure what would be making the smoke. Rear drive shaft was real warm to touch not sure if it should get that warm. I know there is not much to go on. But does anyone have an idea what this could be?

 

[El Toro 33809]

Did it seem like exhaust smoke? Did you run it with the seat off to see if you could tell where it was coming from? I don't think that the driveshaft would get hot enough to smoke.

 

[21chip]

Did it seem like exhaust smoke? Did you run it with the seat off to see if you could tell where it was coming from? I don't think that the driveshaft would get hot enough to smoke.[/QUOT

It was some exhaust at first. It over heating is the big part.
Where does the water come into the motor? Where or why would it not be getting water? That's where I'm at now. Use garden hose stays nice and cool in the lake it is over heating.

 

[LouDoo]

Unless the motor is overheating I doubt that its a water leak, the engine shouldn't ever get hot enough that you can't put your hand on it. Is water coming out the tell-tale (pisser).

It sounds like an exhaust leak, the best way to determine is ride without the seat and look for the leak.

Lou

 

[21chip]

It is over heating. Cant fig. Out where water comes into motor. Or why its so hot and not getting water.