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  1. C

    96 hx fuel system problems

    We've rebuilt the carbs on this hx and carefully followed all instructions to a T. It still wouldn't run. So we thought maybe an alternate set of carbs would help. So, we cleaned up another set and put in new parts. It still won't run. The spark plugs are always wet, and no start...
  2. Brholwer

    96 Xp how to clean/check the spin fuel filter and clean fuel selector switch

    i have a 1996 seadoo xp, just wondering how to do it could someone post some pictures or something
  3. I

    Strong gas smell - is this normal? 2003 GTI LE - newbie needs help :(

    Hello all - and sorry for the long email, just want to give as much detail as possible. I'm new to owning a PWC and I am concerned. Bought a uased 2003 GTI LE. Seems to run just fine. I have a little water in the hull (maybe 1/2 inch) - so little that tipping it on trailer will not enable...
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    Sluggish In Water

    I have a 97 gts with a 717 engine and I have had to do some work on it over the past couple of week... I have replaced the gaskets on the exhaust a couple of times cause the bolts kept on backing out and causing leaking issues... I think I have that fixed as of today... My problem is that...
  5. Musicmanjer

    '91 GT Hard Starting

    Hey All, I am having difficulty getting fuel to the carbs on this ski. After a carb rebuild (dual), last year I could get the ski to run fine, after a few cranks. On non starting days I shot a bit of carb cleaner into the carb and got the engine to fire and pump fuel. If it sat for longer...
  6. B

    96 spx 717 starts but dies after a few seconds. restarts but same happens

    Couple of questions for the more experienced mechanics . 1- what are the signs of the mpem going bad? 2- sounds like a fuel issue to me , just had carbs rebuilt ....possible fuel lines? they are the old grey ones. 3- whats the symptoms of a kill switch malfunctioning? and is this circuit...
  7. M

    islandia loses power

    I have a 2000 islandia that has issues, when the boat gets less than 1/2 tank off gas it will lose power when at 1/2 throttle to full throttle. it just stops going and then it climbs back up. if the tank is full it doesnt happen, its kind of dangerous with my kids riding behind on a hydroslide...
  8. Q

    trouble starting in water

    Anyone know why the engine runs fine out of water, even with the purge line hooked up , the engine runs good. When I first put it in the water it starts and runs good ,BUT as soon as I shut it down while its in the water, like to change riders, the damn thing wont start. I can put it on...
  9. A

    fuel pouring out jet when startup

    help me fellas. my 89sx hasnt been run since last summer. when i start it in the driveway it starts without choke really easily then fuel mixture blows out the back. sticky choke?
  10. A

    96 gsx bogs down

    hey guys I have a 96 gsx that just wont go... it stays at low rpms and as you adjust the throttle it just gets worse. it did break out one time at the end of last summer and it ran super for about 5 min. then back to bogging down. I understand the grey fuel lines are an issue on my model so...
  11. R

    RXT-X 255 not going past 50 MPH when usually goes 70

    I verified I was using correct key, even tried learner key and it topped at 40 as it should. I had mid grade ethanol gas in it but burned most of it out last use a few months ago at less than 1/4 tank (when it beeped). on the ethanol mid grade fuel it ran a little rough at first but once...
  12. O

    2011 GTI 130 vrs 155

    I am looking for some advice please. I have owned a small sport boat for years but I am now about to order my first pwc. I have decided to buy the new 2011 Gti but I don't know which motor is best. I have read that the 130 is comparable with the 155's low end torque and start up power but the...
  13. M

    Fuel Rail Bolt Stripped...Help needed

    I was winterizing my 2008 RXT this weekend and after fogging the cylinders and putting the 2 fuel rail bolts in the one seemed like it stripped. I tightened it by hand as much as possible so i don't think the bolt stripped. I am not sure if the sleeve that's molded into the manifold slipped or...
  14. M

    92 xp wont start

    I have a friend that recently bought two 92 XPs. One runs the other has spark, fuel, and compression is 146 149. I checked the timing, and found that it was off. I pulled the mag flywheel found the woodruff key sheared, and replaced it. Hit the starter, and it fired right up for two seconds...
  15. S

    97 seadoo xp hesitates, will not start after sitting

    i have a 97 seadoo xp. the problem i am having it it is really hard to start. i have to crank it over for about a minute to finally get something to fire. then i have to play with the throttle to get it running. once i get it running the mid and top end are great but the take off is horrible. i...
  16. D

    2002 Xp wont crank

    My 2002 Sea doo xp will not crank. I was ridding it and fell. When i got back on it wouldn't start and hasn't ran since. The engine will turn over and the battery is fine. The spark plugs have spark and there doesn't seem to be any water in the engine. When i try to start it everything...
  17. P

    1999 GTX Limited not getting fuel.

    I just recently Changed all of my fuel lines from the grey hoses to all new hoses. I also removed the carburetor and cleaned out the last chance filters. Cleaned up mighty nice. I reassembled the carburetor and after a minor hiccup with some loctite, got the carburetor back on. When we...
  18. M

    96 XP Fuel Problems

    Sea-doo will turn over like a whore, but it takes a long time to pick up fuel. After running when I shut it off, seems the fuel is not there and it needs to suck the fuel up again. Wut up wit dat rite der :hurray:
  19. I

    93 xp problem starting

    The ski will start everytime out of the water, and in the water the first time, but after I ride it I cannot restart in the water, I pull it out of the water and it fired right up: Checked compression 150 good Checked spark, OUCH!!! good Checked fuel, plugs seamed wet when cold and dry...
  20. C

    96 gtx missing out of water, dies in water ???

    Hello, gotta 96 GTX that has a problem.... Just bought it and the guy said that the carbs sound like they needed to be done. Took it out the day I got it and had to feather the throttle to get it going. Took it back out the next day and it wouldn't stay running in the water. When I took it...
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