Di pistons

[2strokeboy]

Does anyone know how many hours a piston on the 951 Di's will last?

 

[mikidymac]

No and nobody can tell you that, all depends on use and maintenance.
General rule is 200 hours but then again the can go longer or shorter depending on fogging, water ingestion and oil used.

 

[2strokeboy]

normally does the piston break or is it somthing like the rings wear to much , crank or seals?

 

[Boyd12]

I took a Di apart that had over 200 hours, many were at full throttle. The pistons were in very good condition. It the engine is maintained; they will go a long way. Try removing the RAVE valves and looking at the piston skirts. That should tell you a lot.

 

[etemplet]

They all work really good if you feed them right and treat them right. Problem is you never know what the previous owners did to them.

 

[WaarrEagle]

This is how my DI piston failed with ~230 hours on it.

 

[2strokeboy]

Where can I buy the best new pistons for my Di that doesn't cost a fortune

 

[etemplet]

I use WSM and not even the coated ones. I can't comment on price. I'd suggest shopping around. Good Luck !

 

[2strokeboy]

I have one good piston that says Elko on the inside. anyone know where I can get new piston rings and also can I run that with a different piston brand?

 

[mikidymac]

As in your other thread, ELKO is the OEM supplier, new OEM rings can be bought from Seadoo.

 

[2strokeboy]

As in your other thread, ELKO is the OEM supplier, new OEM rings can be bought from Seadoo.

Are they on their websit or in person?

 

[mikidymac]

Any seadoo dealer or online site selling OEM parts.
I would suggest seadoowarehouse as they are a site sponsor.