Build your own engine from S.E.S

[skewba98z28]

Please report back on how your motors turn out. I've dealt with SBT on a few rebuilds and while i've had a overall good experience there has been a few things with them that have ruffled my tail feathers. I'm always looking for another option.

 

[harryb]

I have also purchased from SES, wanted to deal with someone that I could talk to and have my questions answered in a resonable manner. Tom was extremely helpfull, spent quite a bit of time on the phone answering my questions and offered several suggestions on how to proceed. The engine I had remanufactured/rebuilt is now in my '95XP waiting for spring, it started well and sounded great for the few minutes I ran it before winterizing. I don't anticipate any problems with this engine, but feel confident that any issues that may arise will be addressed in a professional manner.

 

[brp tech]

Thanks for the positive comments and advice. sabr get well.

For those who think this is an advertisement, I did'nt give prices I didn't post a website link.
All you guys new we where around before I left that thread. I know you guys aren't dummies. I'm a Seadoo guy bought my first 1989 sp in 1991 that's why my buddy recommended the (SEADOO FORUM) I always want more business but we aren't hurting we have engines in the shop and we have a bunch of forstrokes and some superchargers. I thought it was a cool idea and just wanted some input about the idea, I can't make good on rumors just real problems.

 

[KyleB]

I'm currently waiting for an engine rebuild for my '96Xp from Full Bore to come in. So far Dan has been great to work with and extremely helpful with not only diagnosing my problem but offering good, sound solutions and practical advice. As soon as I get the engine in and get her on the water I'll report back and let you know how she's working. He and his staff have been very professional.

 

[brp tech]

I've had there engines as cores they build a good engine and have talked to Dan. Nice guy. I would also recommend them over anyone if you just need a top-end.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

If anyone is interested; I have the un-boxing of my SES engine in this photo set:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabrtoothsq/sets/72157628653952679/

I'd have taken more install photos, but obviously my hands were a bit too greasy to hold my camera...

I used a flashlight to look inside the ports and this thing looks great inside and out.
It was sent to SES after the previous owner seized the PTO piston, and thus broke the crank. I'm not positive of the root cause, or maybe it was just that it had 130 hours on it... oil pump works fine, correct oil, no signs of abuse. Top end was done a year or so prior, so perhaps my theory of not doing 'just a top end' holds in that this system failed. Either the crank failed first or the piston. I don't know.
Previous owner even tried the starter so hard / many times it ripped the starter bolts in 1/2! it spun!
(hence my buying a replacement one). Engine has started multiple times, is now winterized. I didn't compression test it, because... well, I forgot. I did when it was on the jumper cables, but due to a low battery and the long length of the cables deem the results invalid.

I will compression test this spring as a new engine, and after the break in. after break in I plan to put in new plugs and list it for sale, or if I can't get the price I want, I'm keeping it as a backup / beater ski

 

[Minnetonka4me]

Sabr you should leave the tape on all ports until you are ready to install parts over them.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

I was excited

But that's not a bad idea.

 

[brp tech]

minn.

I just joined pwctoday but it won't let me post anything??

 

[Minnetonka4me]

Gotta post in the new member section.

PM= private message.

I think you need to hire me as your PR rep...lol

 

[brp tech]

your hired

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

<-- will "PR" for engine rebuilds