96 xp motor

[Bluecollar]

I purchased a 96 xp last spring that was running very good and looked in near mint condition. Toward the end of summer after a lot of riding, it started hesitating at top end so I pulled the carbs and cleaned the screens which were clogged pretty bad. Took it back out and the motor completely stopped; now it's toast. One piston was burned very bad and needle bearings went everywhere in the motor. Have taken it apart and the rotary valve has a groove in the block and cover where a bearing got caught in there.I have not taken the crank out yet but it turns very easily by hand and the rods have no play in them. Question is do I repair this motor or would it be more cost effective to get another motor? I've got a friend at a cycle shop here locally that can fix the top end but the lower part will be up to me. I want to mention that rotary gear is not turning now, so I'm assumming there is a brass gear that is stripped at the bottom there somewhere, as I have dug out a small brass piece of metal by the crank when top was removed.

[1fastski.com]

Re: 96 xp motor

if the grove in the case goes from hole to hole the case is shot , it would be better tp get a SBT shortblock and have a warranty , if you want to take some pix of the rotory service and post them you will get better advice if its shot or not

[Bluecollar]

Re: 96 xp motor

I don't have the jet ski at my house at the moment, but I'll check that out. From what I remember the groove goes about halfway to other opening on the block , and the cover itself is grooved from one opening to the other. If that is true, what problems am I looking at in the lower case?

[1fastski.com]

Re: 96 xp motor

aslong as your case does not go hole to hole your ok , if the cover is hole to hole you need a new cover

[frankey01]

Re: 96 xp motor

I have the rotary gear yours is shot if you have brass shavings in the lower case. I sell them for 29.50 shipped to your door.

[Bluecollar]

Re: 96 xp motor

Let me get the flywheel off and look at the lower part completely first and then I'll decide if this motor is worth repairing.I haven't had time to look and be sure about the grooves under the rotary valve yet either. Thanks!!