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    Bought a 96 gtx with was supposed to have a starter mtr problem, I tore into it & found rear piston with needle bearing marks, broken cyl sleeve & piston pin retaining clip area of piston broken away (no more clip groove)
    JUST WONDERING WHAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THIS ??

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    Re: piston broke at pin clip area

    Can't guess without pictures - post um up.
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    • #3
      Re: piston broke at pin clip area

      Was the circlip still in the groove ?

      If you are in So. Cal. bring it by the shop and I'll tell you why it broke.
      Bill O'Neal <br>
      WCM
      <a href="http://www.watercraftmagic.com"

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        Re: piston broke at pin clip area

        Always Beware Of The Old Needs A Starter Routine When Buying A Ski.happens All The Time. I Hear This From So Many People Who Got Burned On Skis Only To Find Out The Motor Is Shot. And Then I Am The One Who Has To Break The Bad News.
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        • #5
          Re: piston broke at pin clip area

          I have had them come in here with the same story, only to find the motor locked up and the wire disconnected from the starter motor.
          Bill O'Neal <br>
          WCM
          <a href="http://www.watercraftmagic.com"

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          • #6
            Re: piston broke at pin clip area

            That's terrible!
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