cylinders

Purchased this beautiful 1998 gtx rfi back in April. Seller started it right up for me. Me only owning 1 xp prior didn't really know what I was supposed to be looking for. I got it home and started fixing the small oil leak coming for the oil pump. Then I realized things just don't look right in...

In my 1998 speedster the boat engine was not starting right, randomly shutting off, didn’t run right, stall at low rpm, had a vibration/rattling noise coming from back ,etc. I decided to do a full tuneup to see whats up (carbs, new filters, oil, head gaskets, peek inside to check pistons, plugs...

I have a 2000 GTX DI I just got done replacing the crankshaft in, only to find a crack in the bottom of the piston sleeve. I don't think it will affect compression, as it sits below the rings but I don't want a piece to break off and ruin the crank I just put in. Does anyone have a sleeve or...

I have a 2001 Sea Doo Utopia 185 with a 200hp Optimax Mercury Engine. I have owned the boat for the past 14 years and a week ago it died. It was a trip I look forward to every year and we just put her in the water. We got up on plane about 40mph and less than a 1/4 mile the engine shut down. I...

Hi Guys. I'm new to this forum as I just bought my first ski the other day. Does anybody know what the Compression Test readings should be for a 2008 RXP 155, or equivalent engine? My test from the shop reads: 1. 190 2. 180 3. 185 I've done a search and everybody recommends getting a test...

I recently got a 1993 GTX to add to my fleet, had a thrown rod, damaged the crankcase and one of the Cylinder jugs. I picked up a used cylinder off of a '92 587 XP, the casting # was the same as the '93 GTX and when I looked online, part # was identical on the two units. I had the...