slx 1200 exhaust leak

[charles32443]

screws loosend on the stinger?(4 screws, between the exhaust and manifold), water was spitting out everywhere. does this just happen or did something cause it, can there be water in the engine, tightened the screws and ran it for about 20mins after, still seemed kinda loud, but at least there was water coming out anymore. I installed a jet works valve, arrow pointing to the back.

[absentx]

So the four big bolts that connect the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold?

If its leaking there, your exhaust gasket is probably shot, or the screws just loosened up. Make sure to check the gasket, I have blown them before.

Definitely take the plugs out and turn er over to make sure there is no water in the engine. There probably isnt as long as your flame arrestors were on...dont know why they would be off...still should check though.

[charles32443]

thanks for the quick reply, yes the four big bolts that connect the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold. I took the spark plugs out right away, only turned it over for maybe 5-10 seconds, nothing came up. when i tightened, the screws back up, no water spit out, but it seemed louder then usual. so ill look at the gasket when i get a chance.

[TxVirageTx]

welcome to the green hulk.first there are a total of six bolts holding the red pipe on.4 on top.one in front and one in rear,they vibrate loose all the time.the jet works valve----water comes out of the brass fitting at the top,the turns 180 and goes into the middle of the red pipe,arrow should be pointing in the direction of that water flow

[absentx]

4 on top.one in front and one in rear,they vibrate loose all the time.

Yeppp yeepp yeppp...forgot about that, make sure to check that the other bolts are tight, I had one of those bolts hiding in the bottom of my hull for two years.

Red arrows on the picture:

[charles32443]

thanks, those 2 bolts were also loose. thanks for all the help.