1994 Seadoo XP Starter Replacement

[brianm]

Can somewhat give me some insight to the proper steps to be taken to remove a bad starter & replace? Can a weekend mechanic do this?

[Technical Support]

It requires deep sockets and extensions. If you can't reach the bolts you need to take the exhaust off.

You remove the electrical cables, two mounting bolts and wiggle/tap the start out.

[Bill O'Neal2]

Three mounting bolts, one at the rear starter brace.
I do it with the exhaust still on, from the rear under the pipe.

[cole1247]

I just replaced this on a 95 SPI (587) and by use of a long 3/8 extension and guidance with my fingers it was an easy switch without the hastle of removing the exhaust.
I recommend purchasing a starter from 14rebuilders on Ebay. They are a company located in West Virginia. Great service and price.

Thanks,
Joshua Cole

[1fastski.com]

you will need a 6 inch or 8 inch ext and a 13mm socket for the starter bolts and a 10 mm socket for the starter battery cable . i use 1/4 inch drive for starters its an easy job take your time , when putting the bolts back in put some paper in the socket and press the bolt in so the bolt wont fall out of the socket , that a small trick so you wont be fishing for bolts :)

[brianm]

Thanks to all that replied you were very helpful.
I am sure the next project will not be far away.

[Bill O'Neal2]

I highly advise you to not buy a "rebuilt" starter motor.

In the 15 years of replacing Sea Doo starter motors, I have found rebuilts to not be worth the effort if you plan on keeping the watercraft. Changing a starter is not a fun job, especially after you just changed one and find it necessary to do it all over within a short time because you tried to save a few dollars with a "rebuilt"...

Use plenty of "The Right Stuff" where the starter mounts to keep water out of the starter motor and drive gear.

I use a 12 inch long extension. I tape the socket to the extension so as not to lose it. Once you remove the three 13mm bolts holding the starter to the motor, slide the starter motor rearward and remove the red power wire.

To re-install the bolts to the mag housing, use a little tape to hold them into the socket.