97 GSX LIMITED GREY GHOST FUEL ISSUE

[mikidymac]

Cylinders and pistons are done, you can’t run them like that. Time to bore oversized and new pistons and rings.

It’s caused by either running lean or water ingestion or both.

 

[ape1972]

Thanks for confirming. Do you know anywhere that does good top ends for a reasonable price?

 

[mikidymac]

Group K is one of the best in the business.

 

[ape1972]

Awesome! Thank you all for the info. I’ll get a new top end and be back. Still have the rich fuel issue. Lol!

 

[burtshaver2021]

Any truth to what I’ve seen numerous times on here, that on the 951 should always do crank when doing top end on these?

 

[mikidymac]

Any truth to what I’ve seen numerous times on here, that on the 951 should always do crank when doing top end on these?

In my opinion yes. The 951 cranks are highly stressed and don't typically survive a new top-end especially ones showing surface rust. And the balancer shaft.

 

[burtshaver2021]

In my opinion yes. The 951 cranks are highly stressed and don't typically survive a new top-end especially ones showing surface rust. And the balancer shaft.

That’s what I thought but wanted to confirm, Thanks Miki

 

[ape1972]

Quick question? Is the gray ghost cylinder jug the same as the silver 98/99 gsx limited? Looks the same but just want to be sure before I buy one.
Thx Adrian

 

[mikidymac]

I want to say it is different for some reason but can't 100% remember.

 

[burtshaver2021]

The manuals would have the bore and stroke of both machines. If they are the same I would think the cylinders would be the same. You can also check for parts manuals on Seadoomanuals.net there are some parts manuals, not sure if they are there are not for those two?

 

[mikidymac]

The cylinder studs and nuts are different too. I would also make sure you use the same head with the cylinder eg, white and white or silver and silver.