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How to rebuild supercharger

There is a guy I found on Ebay that lives in Florida. He comes highly recommended and I talked with him about it. I had already ordered the WSM parts kit that has the wrenches. This guy will also just change the torque washers if you like but for the money and time it just doesn't make sense to me. He said if I send him the parts he'll rebuild it for $130 which is worth it but I'd have to tack on shipping to and from. I like the adventure.
Wow, 130.00 if you send him the supercharger though, that still seems cheap. Is it much work to take the supercharger off and on?
 
Wow, 130.00 if you send him the supercharger though, that still seems cheap. Is it much work to take the supercharger off and on?
I think it was $130 but I would be supplying the parts of course.
I think the job is going to be a pain in the azz because of the IS system. Supercharger on other skis looks pretty darn easy to remove and install.
 
Might want to inspect your motor mounts while you are in there. My 2017 had two broken mounts, the front and one back which caused the driveline seal to leak. Bought it used, had 92 hours and I thought it couldn't be that bad...looked pretty good on the outside. As it turned out, the previous owner appeared to have not done any maintenance and probably swamped it. I've had a multitude of issues from electrical to cooling to driveline seal, motor mounts, etc. etc. Fortunately I'm retired and like working on stuff.
 

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Wow that's great information. Sounds like a real pain in the azz for sure. :D Just curious, how much would a shop charge for the supercharger rebuild and install on the suspension ski? I'm not paying... but I think the guy that sold the ski sold it for this reason. It's time.

The good thing about this ski is that the Supercharger was done at the proper interval so hopefully the parts will come out without much trouble. How long does it take to get the suspension crap out of the way? How long does the total job take? I'm gonna take pictures then when I finish I'm gonna kick myself in the azz for buying this junk. :D :D I was curious about trying a 4-stroke so I didn't do too bad for $2500. :)
Takes me about 15 minutes to remove the top deck using a battery operated ratchet and impact driver. I also have a 2006 GTI and a 2005 Kawasaki STX-15f. To me, the suspension ski's are easier to work on. Once the deck is removed you have much better access to inside components which I don't have on the older ones.
 
Takes me about 15 minutes to remove the top deck using a battery operated ratchet and impact driver. I also have a 2006 GTI and a 2005 Kawasaki STX-15f. To me, the suspension ski's are easier to work on. Once the deck is removed you have much better access to inside components which I don't have on the older ones.
Good point. I looked at it your way as well, being able to get to what I needed easily. I'm gonna change the oil and coolant while I have it apart. Any words of wisdom? Where do you live?
 
Takes me about 15 minutes to remove the top deck using a battery operated ratchet and impact driver. I also have a 2006 GTI and a 2005 Kawasaki STX-15f. To me, the suspension ski's are easier to work on. Once the deck is removed you have much better access to inside components which I don't have on the older ones.
Man you got some skis !! I stick with Seadoos, saves me from needing parts for different makes. I have a good variety... all 2-strokes.
 
I'll just say that I started removing the Suspension. Crap information on this and you have to find everything for yourself. I knew it wasn't going to be easy but of course some jack leg stripped some of the covers screws in the back. Sure was fun finding out how to remove the gauges too. Way to hide stuff Seadoo !! There is a suspension video that is 2:51 that shows everything apart and you can't verifyl crap either. I'm always better off on my own anyway... I must like it. I will have pictures and a little video. I don't see a 2009 Repair manual so I'm searching through different model years. I figure I'll be 3 hours removing the Suspension.
 
One of my Pet Peeves is that it seems there is no service manual/shop manual for newer vehicles. For instance my 2016 Ram. I had to remove the heads and replace the hydraulic lifters. No manual that I could find, only thing that saved me was a customer of mine that I had done a roof for was lead Tech at Beattie Dodge dealership and he gave me all the torque specs. Manufacturers don’t want us fixing our own stuff.
 
I want to hear how easy it is to get the steering cable disconnected unless the 2009 is just unique.
 
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