Water Control Valve

[LouDoo]

I just learned something about water control valves that I thought I would pass along.

I have had a small leak in the water control valve on my 96GSX since about mid season last year. I took the valve apart and found the usual problem the clamp part no. 23 had rusted and poked a hole through the bellows part no. 22.

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I patched the hole with some RTV, replaced the clamp with a cable tie, this slowed the leak but did not stop it. The water was coming through the weep hole in the base of the valve.

So I ordered a new bellows from Nick, I knew what the problem was as soon as I received the bellows, the old bellows was too flexible, and it's kinda hard to explain unless you compare it to a new bellows. So I guess on a 16year old ski these things need replacing.

Lou

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

anything that moves... wears out. I don't even rebuild carbs any more.

All of these skis are over 10+ years old! $400 for a new set and call it a day. No stuck screws, no gas everywhere.
Even the best carbs can degrade, even with the best of care after 10 years...

But yes, it's a design flaw that may not be as well known as it should be. The metal clamp pokes a hole in the rubber.

 

[Minnetonka4me]

Def interesting! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the biz!