I have a 1996 GSX Seadoo ski and wanted to ask about the noise the engine makes. To quickly back track, I posted about losing spark and I ended up bring it to the dealer to tell me it was a ground wire and they fixed her up all nice.
So I got it back and it now runs like a champ. My dealer on the other hand was trying to talk me into a complete rebuild because they said the engine is "Noisy".
Now I just bought the ski and I too thought it was a tiny bit louder than the standard 787 but not by much. Yet I am no pro at all so I didn't know. I do however hear a consistent sound from it.
They told me they think it is the Crank and that it probably got a little corroded from sitting without lots of fogging and now the crankshaft/bearings are probably scored and make that noise.
When I say loud, it isn't like a clatter or anything. More of a constant sound. It is just like a constant "rubbing" type sound. It runs beautiful and revs up great so it is more or less just that noise. The dealer told me that when the engines sit they sometimes get a little rust on them and the bearing get scored and then make that noise. It sounds possible but they were definitely pushing me to try to install a new SBT over the winter. I would rather not if I don't have too.
The ski sat for about 2 years with only about 3 hours of usage and the owner didn't spray and fogging oil or anything into the engine when it sat. It was stored in a heated garage though.
So my question is, do you think it is the crank? The dealer beefed it up and told me I should just replace the entire thing and they would do a full install with an SBT engine for around $1500. I figure if I have to do a new engine I may even attempt it myself to save the cost of labor.
Is there any way to diagnose if the crank is in fact bad an easy way? I am sure there isn't since I would probably have to rip the entire top end off but I figured I would ask. Or is there any way to possibly get some fresh oil down there to see if it helps at all?
Can there be any other type of pump, or something on the drive shaft that may need oiling that may be making the noise??
The ski runs like an absolute champ. Starts right up without hesitation and revs all over the place. It is just that bit of noise.
Any insight on this will be great. Sorry for the long post, I just wanted to get all the details.
Thanks
So I got it back and it now runs like a champ. My dealer on the other hand was trying to talk me into a complete rebuild because they said the engine is "Noisy".
Now I just bought the ski and I too thought it was a tiny bit louder than the standard 787 but not by much. Yet I am no pro at all so I didn't know. I do however hear a consistent sound from it.
They told me they think it is the Crank and that it probably got a little corroded from sitting without lots of fogging and now the crankshaft/bearings are probably scored and make that noise.
When I say loud, it isn't like a clatter or anything. More of a constant sound. It is just like a constant "rubbing" type sound. It runs beautiful and revs up great so it is more or less just that noise. The dealer told me that when the engines sit they sometimes get a little rust on them and the bearing get scored and then make that noise. It sounds possible but they were definitely pushing me to try to install a new SBT over the winter. I would rather not if I don't have too.
The ski sat for about 2 years with only about 3 hours of usage and the owner didn't spray and fogging oil or anything into the engine when it sat. It was stored in a heated garage though.
So my question is, do you think it is the crank? The dealer beefed it up and told me I should just replace the entire thing and they would do a full install with an SBT engine for around $1500. I figure if I have to do a new engine I may even attempt it myself to save the cost of labor.
Is there any way to diagnose if the crank is in fact bad an easy way? I am sure there isn't since I would probably have to rip the entire top end off but I figured I would ask. Or is there any way to possibly get some fresh oil down there to see if it helps at all?
Can there be any other type of pump, or something on the drive shaft that may need oiling that may be making the noise??
The ski runs like an absolute champ. Starts right up without hesitation and revs all over the place. It is just that bit of noise.
Any insight on this will be great. Sorry for the long post, I just wanted to get all the details.
Thanks
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