1998 DT85 Water In #3 Cylinder

[see'nstripes]

Water in #3 cylinder, pulled head and do not see a problem with head gasket.
Can anyone help with what could be the cause? Compression 130psi on all cyl.

 

[see'nstripes]

Re: 1998 DT85 Water In #3 Cylinder

Pulled exhaust/water seperator cover last night.
Gaskets there look OK as well.
Can't see a crack anywhere (cyl wall, jackets, etc)
Anybody out there got any idees?

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 1998 DT85 Water In #3 Cylinder

about the only way to get water in the cyl is a bad casting or gasket usually in the head or ex castings.
is this a saltwater engine?

 

[see'nstripes]

Re: 1998 DT85 Water In #3 Cylinder

not a saltwater engine
all water jacket castings look good
guess i will put back together and cross fingers
all bolts came out good, except for bottom bolt in exh cover (wouldnt budge/broke)
what am i looking at there...
thanks for reply

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 1998 DT85 Water In #3 Cylinder

you can drill and retap or helicoil it but it has to be there or it leaks.