Help! - 96 Seadoo GTS Starter Removal Question

[Zdoo]

Can anyone tell me what all needs to be removed to take the Starter off? Have a weak starter and won't turn over unless I take the Spark Plugs out.

I need to know what size of Allen wrench is need to get the bolts out also.

Any help is much appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[seadooya]

you got 2-13mm bolts, securing it to the motor, and maybe a 3rd one, securing the ground cable. It aint an easy unit to get to. probably, best way, is to removethe exhaust/pipe assy, but starter under that.

 

[Zdoo]

Thanks seedoya!!

 

[luv2pla]

I've got a 97 Gti that I just went through that with. The starter bolts (two) were hard to get to. They were 13mm socket - one at top and one at the bottom. I used a 12" plus 3" extension and removed them from the back without taking the exhaust off. There is also a rear brace that comes off with a 13 mm socket - at least it did on mine. I didn't have to remove the ground or hot wire until I got the starter pulled back where I could get to them easier. The hard part was putting it back on - both bolts are blind going back in. I wrapped the bolt head with duct tape so it would stay in the socket better. The hard part is lining them up - holding the starter up and in position - and then starting the bolt with one hand tied behind your back and a blindfold on ;-)

Good luck.

 

[chazdo2]

If its the 787 motor I removed it with everything intact. Its a little tricky getting the bottom bolt out but you can feel your way to it. If you want I am sure carb removal would ease the removal if you wanted to go through that. Mine was a 1996 GSX

 

[Zdoo]

Thanks for the help guys! My son was able to get the starter off in about 1/2 an hr. There are actually 2 Allen bolts and one hex bolt on the front of the starter and then 1 Allen bolt at the back bracket. 2 of them were easy but the other 2 were a little harder. We used a swivel 6mm allen 1/4" drive. Worked well but those last 2 bolts were like working blind...LOL!!!

Just waiting for the new starter to arrive. Found one at Discount Starter & Alternator on line for $54.95 and free shipping! Has a 1 year warranty so hope it works well so we can ride the Ski this weekend!

 

[deepdiver]

Hope it actaully fixes it and its not just a weak battery or bad cable connections.

 

[Zdoo]

Nope, already tested all that by jumping straight to the starter by passing the solenoid and ground connections. Starter will turn over finr when not under a load, (Spark Plugs In) but won't when it is under a load (Spark Plugs out).

Thanks for your input though!