just bought a 550 superjet need some help - PWC Forum: The best hang-out for Personal WaterCraft enthusiasts

keggy · 06-01-2009, 04:27 PM

hey guys newbie here. in teh middle of buyin a superjet 550 if i can get it goin. the starter has died on it so ive been replacin it. when i took it of theres alot of rust and gunk inside round the flywheel is this normal for water to be in there? also what do you use for gaskets in the exhaust manifold just high temp instant gasket?

keggy · 06-03-2009, 01:12 PM

can anyone help me on this?

**JayDawg** · 06-04-2009, 01:09 AM

Sounds like the motor got water in it at some time? If your looking at buying it, you may want to pass.

keggy · 06-04-2009, 02:51 AM

yeh looking at buyin it. doesnt sem liek its actually in teh enigne. just in around the starter, flywheel area. is this a prob? is a seal that goes or anything?

keggy · 06-07-2009, 07:41 AM

has anyone seen this problem?is it serious? can the water get into the engine that way of just into the starter, flywheel?

**JayDawg** · 06-07-2009, 11:44 AM

It shouldn't.