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rotax 717
I just purchased a used 1996 Sea Doo Speedster with twin Rotax 717 engines. The boat is in reasonably good condition and will not take much to put in like new condition.
However, the engines are another matter. The port engine has major problems and needs a lot of attention (verdict still out on the starboard engine).
The port engine is turning over well but the oil coming out of the sparkplug holes can only be called a gusher (one worse than the other). I am told the rotary valve seals need to be replaced, which will require a complete disassembly and replacement of the crankshaft since there are 2 seals on the crank which are the seals that have gone bad.
I am up to the challange, but dread the tool costs to do this. But can anyone give me some words of advice. I am not certain repairing this engine is the best course of action and if the information given to me is correct or not. The problem is that I will only find this out when the engine has been disassmbled and the manuals do not say anything about this problem.
Any suggestions welcome.
However, the engines are another matter. The port engine has major problems and needs a lot of attention (verdict still out on the starboard engine).
The port engine is turning over well but the oil coming out of the sparkplug holes can only be called a gusher (one worse than the other). I am told the rotary valve seals need to be replaced, which will require a complete disassembly and replacement of the crankshaft since there are 2 seals on the crank which are the seals that have gone bad.
I am up to the challange, but dread the tool costs to do this. But can anyone give me some words of advice. I am not certain repairing this engine is the best course of action and if the information given to me is correct or not. The problem is that I will only find this out when the engine has been disassmbled and the manuals do not say anything about this problem.
Any suggestions welcome.
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