My xp takes on water at a petty good rate... Maybe a couple gallons in 20 minutes or so. I ran it on the hose for about 10 mins and didnt find anything coming from the exhaust. I am going to splash it today without starting it and see if I can see anything coming in. Any ideas or past issues would be great. Thank you.
98 xp taking on water
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10 minutes on the hose is WAY to long. You will destroy the carbon seal. And,,, There is a good chance that is where the water is getting into your hull. If it is more than an occasional drip, it needs replaced.
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Spimothy Leary
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the carbon seal would be the first place to look, process of elimination
back it down into the water on the trailer, take seat off and start it, look for water.
< agree with CJ that 10 minutes on the hose is too long, (that's what she said) i'm more of a 1-2 minute kind of guy.
back it down into the water on the trailer, take seat off and start it, look for water.
< agree with CJ that 10 minutes on the hose is too long, (that's what she said) i'm more of a 1-2 minute kind of guy.
Spimothy Leary
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where the drive shaft enters into the hull
(not a pic from a 98 xpl, but, this should give you an idea)
(not a pic from a 98 xpl, but, this should give you an idea)
Ok, i backed it in on the trailor for about 15 mins and not a drop, i started it and ran it for a few on the trailor and nothing. I took it out for a 15 minute rip and pulled it out and the water was half way up the bilge pump. The water was warm when I pulled the plugs to drain it. I am thinking a leak under pressure in the exhust somewhere.
I would not flush for 3 minutes. At 1 minute, it has done all it is going to do. After about 1 minute the carbon seal gets VERY hot...
I would not flush for 3 minutes. At 1 minute, it has done all it is going to do. After about 1 minute the carbon seal gets VERY hot...
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