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2010 rxt-x supercharger rebuild
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djredman99
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I highly doubt the extended warranty covers this. This is a maintenance item.
Off the top of my head I think it is a ~$300 job if you do the work yourself. Look up a supercharger rebuild kit at SBT, Ebay, Etc.
Off the top of my head I think it is a ~$300 job if you do the work yourself. Look up a supercharger rebuild kit at SBT, Ebay, Etc.
dsw222
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There's a here run by the site admin... you buy the parts , ship your supercharger with a check for $75 labor plus $15 shipping, he rebuilds it for you and sends it back.
I didn't look into how hard it would be to do the rebuild yourself, but I don't think ~$100 is a bad deal considering its done by a pro... and i'm sure it would cost less than a dealer doing the same thing
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djredman99
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Ahh...this is where he is getting the "small fortune to maintain" in the other thread we have going.
http://www.seadooforum.com/showthre...2011-model-years-of-RXT-X&p=174317#post174317
http://www.seadooforum.com/showthre...2011-model-years-of-RXT-X&p=174317#post174317
dsw222
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I'm trying to track down a manual to see how to rebuild the charger myself. I assume theres a how-to on GH (they have how-to's for everything)... I just have to find it ha. That would save $100, but realistically how often would we be putting 100 hours on our skis in Pittsburgh?
TundraLu
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Dealer charges 1000 to do this. I know as I checked and bought the tools to do it myself. It is not easy if you have not messed with this kind of stuff before. I have done 2 but I used to rebuild turbos part time for a company.
Dealer charges 1000 to do this. I know as I checked and bought the tools to do it myself. It is not easy if you have not messed with this kind of stuff before. I have done 2 but I used to rebuild turbos part time for a company.
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dsw222
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Yikes, those dealers will getcha!
I haven't been able to track down a manual for the new 260hp X models... is it easy removing the supercharger? I haven't messed with superchargers on skis cars anything, so I'm realllly new to this!
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James.Moon
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Are you sure the rebuild at 100 hours recomendation is applicable to a 2010 model? From what I have been reading here in the forum, I expect it may only be applicable to the earlier superchargers with the troublesome ceramic washers. Suggest you recheck this with BRP or a 2010 shop manual before you spend money for nothing. Actually the owner's manual should have the recommended mtce schedule - mine does.
My 2009 180SE has 255HP 4 Tec with supercharger. The only Supercharger mtce item calls for inspection of the clutch after 200 hours or two years. Also the supercharger is covered by warranty (5 years extended one in my case).
Some of the old pros may wish to weigh in on this. I am a first time owner with only 1 year experience.
My 2009 180SE has 255HP 4 Tec with supercharger. The only Supercharger mtce item calls for inspection of the clutch after 200 hours or two years. Also the supercharger is covered by warranty (5 years extended one in my case).
Some of the old pros may wish to weigh in on this. I am a first time owner with only 1 year experience.
dsw222
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From the 2010 RXT-X 260 user manual (from seadoo's website) -
NOTE 1: The supercharger clutch requires replacement when the “MAINTENANCE
SUPERCHARGER” message is displayed in the information center, at
every 100 hours of operation or earlier depending on the riding style (speed,
engine RPM, water conditions). This is determined by the engine management
system. The supercharger clutch will need to be replaced within 5 hours of the
message display by an authorized Sea-Doo dealer. The supercharger maintenance
reminder must be reset using B.U.D.S. in order to reset the supercharger
maintenance hour counter, even if the maintenance was carried out before the
reminder appeared in the information center
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dsw222
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The ceramic washers came from the factory before 2008. When you get a supercharger with ceramic washers rebuilt, you don't get new ceramic washers put in... you get the updated metal washers. So esentially after the first rebuild, its just like the newer style.
Also... you may want to take a closer look at your user manual under Maintenance Schedule, and look closely at Note 1 at the end of that section. Here is is from a 2009 RXP which I believe is the exact engine you have (meaning you DO need it rebuilt at every 100 hours) -
The supercharger clutch requires replacement when the “MAINTENANCE SUPERCHARGER”
message is displayed on the information center, at every 100 hours of operation or
earlier depending on the riding style (speed, engine RPM's, water conditions). This is determined
by the engine management system. The supercharger clutch will need to be replaced within
5 hours of the message display by an authorized Sea-Doo dealer.
dsw222
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Sorry for the three posts in a row, but i just noticed you said that the supercharger is covered by warranty... Yes thats true, but maintenance of it is NOT. I.e. you need to pay to have your supercharger rebuilt every 100 hours. Just like how your engine is covered by warranty but maintenance isn't (oil changes, coolant, service, etc)
The warranty will only help you if it breaks
The warranty will only help you if it breaks
djredman99
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Just a warning to those who are currently under warranty. From the warranty literature:
Also the warranty excludes:
Routine maintenance outlined in the Operator’s Guide must be timely performed
in order to maintain warranty coverage. BRP reserves the right to make
warranty coverage contingent upon proof of proper maintenance.in order to maintain warranty coverage. BRP reserves the right to make
Also the warranty excludes:
Damage resulting from removal of parts, improper repairs, service, maintenance,
modifications or use of parts not manufactured or approved by BRP or
resulting from repairs done by a person that is not an authorized servicing BRP
dealermodifications or use of parts not manufactured or approved by BRP or
resulting from repairs done by a person that is not an authorized servicing BRP
anyone thinking of doing a supercharger rebuild who has never done this before think about this it spin at 30,000 to 40,000 rpms if it not done right it WILL come apart all supercharger's should be rebuilt after 100 hrs of service ( a seadoo update recommendition ) the gear the shaft the bearing are subject to alot of wear seadoo and most rebuilder have seen a high failure rate after 100 hrs. learn to remove it yourself then send it in
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James.Moon
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Thanks for the info and heads up re. supercharger rebuild schedule. Although we believe it is the same engine in my 2009 180SE boat, it appears BRP does not expect the same problem with the engine in the boat. I have rechecked ny owner's manual and there is absolutely no mention of any 100 hr, or any other mtce scheduled rebuild or replacement. Inspection only at 200 hours or two years.
If I get the message to rebuild at 100 hours, I will request BRP to replace it. I am not saying they will, but I would have a good case based on their manual. l expect the main difference is that PWCs are more subject to flying thru the air than boats. I don't understand the mechanics of the supercharger, however I understand losing contact with the water with WOT is hard on the supercharger.
If I get the message to rebuild at 100 hours, I will request BRP to replace it. I am not saying they will, but I would have a good case based on their manual. l expect the main difference is that PWCs are more subject to flying thru the air than boats. I don't understand the mechanics of the supercharger, however I understand losing contact with the water with WOT is hard on the supercharger.
i think this says it all
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