2009 rxt is 255 problems

[adsz]

Hi Guys i was hoping someone can shed some light on a couple of issues im having with my jetski firstly i had new wear ring and service done last week because the jetski was hitting the limiter for a few seconds before it got out of the water, since doing service a wear ring replacement i have put it in the water yet it is still doing the same thing...is this normal ? i have sinced checked the impeller which looks that it may be no good? see attached picture could this be the issue?


second problem i have noticed at top speed going on top of the water im hearing a grinding sound it comes and goes, what could this be? any help will be appreciated

 

[skiasylum]

Grinding sound is usually driveline. Maybe a pump bearing but I would lean more towards driveshaft splines which would explain a lack of thrust at wot if the splines are worn and slipping.

 

[Chester]

That impeller is damaged and is the cause of hitting the rev limiter. Have it repaired.

Chester

 

[Rikky001]

Which knucklehead is replacing a wear ring with that impeller condition... Get yourself a mechanic who know what he is doing.

 

[adsz]

Impeller got replaced all ok now regarding the thrust issue, had a seadoo dealer inspect the ski all looks ok with driveshaft, yet I’m still hearing grinding sounds that come and go. I have since been told the s3 hulls can make this noise??? Has anyone heard this also??

 

[jhjesse]

During my first ride on my 255 RXT I could hear the same noise you describe. After a few minutes I traded skis with my son-in-Law. While riding I came up close to him and could plainly see (and hear) that it was the way the water was hitting the hull.
Problem is now I can’t get him off of it long enough to ride myself.
Go ride and have fun.