Pre '97 BF30A water in #3 cylinder

[markdennis]

I have a pre owned BF30A, running on 2 cylinders, water getting into #3 cylinder. I suspect it overheated at some point. The thermostat and high temperature sending unit were bad. There was water in the crankcase oil and water in #3 cylinder. I have replaced the head gasket, thermostat and sending unit. I don't see water in the oil, but am still getting water in the cylinder.
Any suggestions on what to look at next?

Thanks in advance,
markdennis

 

[hondadude]

Did you check the block and head surfaces for warping?

How about any small cracks in the water passage around the cylinder?

Another way, that I can think of....although a long shot. If the intake manifold was removed when you installed a new head gasket...and you did not clean the surface real good and install a new gasket, the water could get directly into the cylinder there. The water passage is maybe a 1/4" from each cylinder intake. Could also be a warped surface at the intake manifold.

Mike