2011 challenger 180 with 85 hours - rebuild the SC?

[Wseadoo180]

Hello everyone,

I will be picking the new boat in the next week or so. It is a 2011 challanger SE 255 with 85 hours on it. I know it's the new titanium sc washer, but what about the age?

I know one of the mods on here is an expert on the subject and rebuilds them all the time - any input would be appreciated.

Thanks everyone!

 

[SD_Challenger]

I’m in the same situation, I just bought a 2012 C180 with 85 hours on it. I’m trying to decide if I should send in the SC for a rebuild.

 

[Chester]

Yes, you both should rebuild them. Way too much time has passed. 6 & 7 years, those bearings will fail soon.

Chester

 

[Wseadoo180]

Yes, you both should rebuild them. Way too much time has passed. 6 & 7 years, those bearings will fail soon.

Chester

Thanks for the prompt reply Chester. What exactly would cause the failure in terms of years? I couldn't find much info asides than the fact the older ceramic washers had a plastic piece which over time may become brittle and crack (hence why they needed to be replaced every 2 years).

Thanks!

 

[Chester]

I had a customer that had only 55 hours on his and the bearings failed at 5 years old.

Chester

 

[Chester]

The plastic cages in the bearings get old and brittle. Not the washers.


Chester

 

[Wseadoo180]

The plastic cages in the bearings get old and brittle. Not the washers.


Chester

Thanks for the feedback Chester. Is this a part that can be purchased and replaced separately, or would a full rebuild be required?

Thanks!

 

[Chester]

Buy the rebuild kit.

Chester

 

[Digdog]

The new rebuild kits from PWCSS etc. have metal cages so you can go by just hours instead, not sure if the oem bearings are upgraded or not. Yes get the kit to rebuild it, if you can't do it yourself then send it to the dealer or one of the guys on this site who rebuilds them.

 

[SD_Challenger]

Got a link to their kits?

 

[Chester]

Only use OEM. I do not recommend using any bearing with metal cages in the supercharger. Metal cages are designed for low to medium RPM whereas the plastic cages are for high RPM. The supercharger spins upto 45,000 RPM.

Chester

 

[Chester]

A Guide to Bearing Retainers or Bearing Cages

Chester

 

[hfgreg]

Just save your self the trouble and send us the supercharger for rebuild. We do it for $435 usd, using only OEM parts and including return shipping. Shipping to Canada is like $20 extra. Here is the link: Sea-Doo Supercharger Rebuild Service supercharger-rebuild-service

 

[Wseadoo180]

Just save your self the trouble and send us the supercharger for rebuild. We do it for $435 usd, using only OEM parts and including return shipping. Shipping to Canada is like $20 extra. Here is the link: Sea-Doo Supercharger Rebuild Service supercharger-rebuild-service

I am tempted to do that once it arrives!
Do you know the aprox box dimensions and weight of a super charger? Just researching the cost to ship it down to you.

Thanks

 

[JPass]

PWC Muscle did my superchargers last year and we just sent off my buddy's earlier this week. The shipping and rebuild cost are less than $100, why would you not have a professional rebuild it? There are some special tools and tight tolerances to deal with. So much easier to have them do it. Quick turnaround time too.

 

[hfgreg]

I am tempted to do that once it arrives!
Do you know the aprox box dimensions and weight of a super charger? Just researching the cost to ship it down to you.

Thanks

They are about 8lbs. Price will be around $40 usd for shipping I am guessing. Should still save quite a bit over the local dealers costs. You are in Canada right? PM me and I can get you a more accurate quote if you are serious about sending it to us.