Supercharger rebuild

[sktn77a]

Hello all:

I have a 2008 Seadoo GTX215 LTD with 20 hours on it. The supercharger is original and has never been rebuilt (ceramic washers and all). So I'm looking at having it rebuilt. Costs vary from $800-$1200 for the rebuild and one place (a BRP Platinum dealership) does not rebuild them, only replaces them for the princely sum of $1800 (they say that's the only way to get the 200 hour replacement spec). Has anybody ever heard of that last story?

Thanks,

 

[XP 787]

Send to [MENTION=66830]PWC[/MENTION]muscle. They just did mine all OEM parts full rebuild for I believe $430 parts and labor. Very fast turn around time. Click the link at the top of this page.

 

[Coastiejoe]

PWCMuscle. All new OEM parts with updated shaft. Fast turn around and they are associated with this site. $435.

http://www.pwcmuscle.com/sea-doo-supercharger-rebuild-service.html?

 

[sktn77a]

Unfortunately, I'm not at all mechanical so I need to have a dealership do this. Any thoughts on replace vs rebuild?

 

[Coastiejoe]

It is not hard to pull. Here is a Video. Not all may apply depending on your ski, but it will show what needs done.

Don't pay a dealer, find someone that can help you.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wina2KSE-kE

 

[Greg]

Unfortunately, I'm not at all mechanical so I need to have a dealership do this. Any thoughts on replace vs rebuild?

The SC is plug and play. Really not hard to do on your own. Check the video out above.

 

[XP 787]

Not hard at all. Just need some basic tools to save yourself a ton of money. We will help.

 

[sktn77a]

Thank guys: Yes, I have looked at the video before (I've researched this on this site and others) and come to the conclusion that its easy if you've done it before (and maybe not so easy if you haven't). Like I said, I'm not mechanically inclined so this is not an option for me.

The question is, rebuild or replace? I am told by the two dealers that want to replace the supercharger that it's the only way to get the 200 hour rebuild schedule (if you just rebuild it, the rebuild schedule remains at 100hrs). BRP, of course were worthless when I called them - "ask your dealer" (HELLO.... ANYBODY HOME THERE???).

So, does the BRP rebuild kit spec a 200hour rebuild? I know folks on this site say that you still need to rebuild at 100hours regardless but I'm just wondering if they changed anything on the 215 supercharger that would make the difference.

Thanks again

 

[Coastiejoe]

A proper rebuild absolutely falls under the 200 hour spec as it uses all new bearings and the upgraded parts. That said,,, this is a PR thing from BRP as the thought of rebuilding a SC so often was affecting the sales of skis.

To be clear, NOTHING is different from when the spec said 100 hours and or 2 yrs, whichever comes first. Again, to be clear, the part numbers are IDENTICAL...

The thoughts behind this was, most will NOT get 100 hours on a SC before they hit the 2 yr mark. So by saying you can go 200 or even 2000 hours means very little as you will hit the 2 year mark LONG before the hour mark.

The dealer most likely does not rebuild them and or does not want to spend the time to do so. That is the only logical reason they would say such a thing to you. They are trying to FORCE you to buy new which makes their job easier...

 

[sktn77a]

Thanks CoastieJoe, that's what I suspected. I don't know why BRP would sell a rebuild kit if the better path was to replace. Really pisses me off the way some of these dealers try to screw us. Interestingly, I've gotten rebuild quotes from $640 (3 hours labor and $350 for the kit) to $1200 (6 hours labor and$599 for the kit), all from authorized platinum dealers in NC and VA. I guess it pays to shop around and research before lostening to some of these crooks.

Bleh!

 

[Coastiejoe]

Thanks CoastieJoe, that's what I suspected. I don't know why BRP would sell a rebuild kit if the better path was to replace. Really pisses me off the way some of these dealers try to screw us. Interestingly, I've gotten rebuild quotes from $640 (3 hours labor and $350 for the kit) to $1200 (6 hours labor and$599 for the kit), all from authorized platinum dealers in NC and VA. I guess it pays to shop around and research before lostening to some of these crooks.

Bleh!

If yo are absolutely set in a dealer doing the work, get it in writing as to EXACTLY what will be replaced and that they will use OEM product only.

I really do think you should tackle this on your own. Main reason, you will learn things. You will get your hands inside your hull and in the end, have a better understanding of things and a better appreciation. Trust me on this, you will NEVER question your own work,,,,

 

[JoeZ]

You could always get a local mechanic to pull it for you. Nice thing is there is almost nothing that you can do wrong when pulling the supercharger that will mess things up.

$1800 installed for a new assembly is stupid expensive, and it'll need a rebuild in 100 hours.