Recent content by orion590

Also are you sure your jet pump isn't locked up or clogged?

I think that's a 99 or 2000... I have a 2001 GTI and it looks similar but different seat and storage box. Mine has the 717 engine and I have found it much easier to remove the tuned pipe and exhaust manifold. I have gone through two starters and it is nearly impossible with the tuned pipe in...

Jet pump locking up?

I have a 2001 GTI. Bought it and couple weeks later was blowing a grey oil out the exhaust in the back. Rotary seals were blown and oil was leaking into the engine and blowing out the back

Check the exhaust for leaks

I have a 2001 GTI that had a chalky finish and stains when I got it. I took an orbital buffer/sander and used Meguires ultimate compound on it. Shines like new and got 95% of the stains out.

I've looked into finding information on whether or not it's considered safe to premix in the tank rather than in a can and can't find a general consensus. I was thinking of adding oil to the tank and then filling with the appropriate amount of gas. Going on vacation soon and would like to avoid...

Quick question. I've looked for the answer but coming up empty. I have a 2001 GTI and want to install new traction mats. The foot wells have what appears to be either a molded in traction grip or a very thin traction substance. Is this able to be scrapped off or just clean it very well and...

My 2001 GTI did that last year. Turned out the splines on the drive shaft where it connects into the PTO were worn down to the point the engine wasn't turning the driveshaft under load in the water

I had a chalky faded 2001 GTI. I took an polisher/sander... foam pad and Meguires ultimate compound. Did the whole thing and it looks new. Went over the decals too and they deepened in color as well.

If its like my 2001 GTI you can rotate the PTO by hand or start the engine and stop it and see if you get lucky and it ends facing up Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

I have a follow up question to an earlier post. On the parts diagram for my 2001 GTI it shows two o-rings on the drive shaft between the carbon ring and the seal carrier ring. Where do they go exactly and how do they stay put. I didn't notice any taking out the driveshaft. Thanks

One more thing. When I pulled the driveshaft back about 1/4 inch it seemed to re engage the PTO. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Also I pulled out the drive shaft slightly to expose the splines. I don't have any experience w these things but the splines seem ground down some Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

OK...I have a 2001 GTI and virtually no experience with jet skis or vehicle mechanics. Yesterday I was running it for about 2 hours and all of a sudden it started making a whiny zippy sound and wouldn't move anymore. I took off the steering nozzle and jet pump today and was able to grab the...