turbosl2
Well-Known Member
Just picked up a 08 230 430hp. I am looking for a shop manual for the boat with wiring diagrams, as well as engine manuals.
Here is what i am most concerned about right now.
That's about all i know right now after having the boat for 5hrs. LoL. Looking for some help on these items above then i will move on to the other stuff. Normally i start with the shop manual. but i dont have that. The owners manual is completely useless. says "Dealer" for anything that's important.
Here is what i am most concerned about right now.
- All the gauge bezels are yellow and spider cracked. I cannot see any of the gauges. I think i can bring the 2 engine gauges (battery...etc) back to life but the Tachometers are shot. The speedo i plan to replace with a chinese amazon GPS one. It worked well on my challenger 1800.
- Does anyone sell replacement bezels. The gauge is no longer available
- The steering is so stiff i can barely turn the wheel. I have a new shift cable on order but i am worried its the HELM
- None of the rocker switches do anything. No running lights, nothing. Its all dead but one, the one that lights up the cup holders and deck lights...of which only 3 work . I do not even know which ones are supposed to do what.
- The engine start switches were replaced with what i believe are the incorrect swtiches because they are blue not red. They are on or off and when turned off do not stop the engines. You have to pull the DESS key.
- Does anyone know what type of switch belongs here. I was planning to order one on amazon and not thru SEA DOO. e.g. is it a momentary double pole double thro>...etc
- The plastic woodgrain dash is all white and chalky
- I was told the port engines thermostat popped off and they were able to put it back on...not sure how that would happen. I have not even craweled in the boat to inspect.
- Both engine do start up and run
- Surge brake 2" tongue was removed and replaced with a 2-5/16. Brake line was cut, meaning no brakes on trailer. I have the old tongue and plan to repair that over the summer. (last on my list here since its a short trip to drop it in the lake at the dock...just towed it 200miles with a 2500HD and really didnt need them but i dont want to use it that way. To dangerous)
- Impellors and wear rings look good, rings are new.
- I need to change the oil. I have the kits coming but how do i remove from the engine, syphon thru dipstick?
- Superchargers...no time for that this summer, yes i know the story here. Had the similar motor in my jet ski. Its on the list (long list as you can tell)
- Anchor hatch is missing, that one cost me $250 with the lift strut, lid and latch...ouch
- Seats are mildewed. Wife is trying to get all the stains out but that's not going so well.
- Rear flip up seats are torn due to the tow bar being left up and ripping the cushion. I have a guy making new if i send the patterns (life savor).
- Does anyone make a complete interior kit. I install these myself with Monul SS staples. Fairly simple if i can get the covers.
- Rear flip up seats are torn due to the tow bar being left up and ripping the cushion. I have a guy making new if i send the patterns (life savor).
- Jet drives are coming off tomorrow, need the room to replace the steering cable anyway. What is the fluid that you guys use in them. I believe in my skis it was 75w90? Cant remember.
- How hard is it to replace the carbon seals? I have done it on 3 skis with 947DI motors. That was fairly simple. Remove the pump, pull the shaft back and remove the clip, remove shaft, reassemble. Only takes me 1-1.5hrs on those. This looks pretty dam tight in there and i am not even sure if its the same process.
- Should i replace the plugs? If so does anyone know the part numbers?
That's about all i know right now after having the boat for 5hrs. LoL. Looking for some help on these items above then i will move on to the other stuff. Normally i start with the shop manual. but i dont have that. The owners manual is completely useless. says "Dealer" for anything that's important.