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steve198946
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Got a compression tester somewhere I'll dig it out if it turns over by hand. Took the steering housing off but the impeller housing is sticking a bit. It seems loose at the bottom and kinda stuck at the top with only slight movement. There is a bit of sealant where the 2 pipes meet the hull near the top just checking there is nothing else to remove before I pull it properly. I live about 3 hours away from Edinburgh it's a fairly rural area.
Also there is a picture of the plugs they don't look good I hope the cylinders aren't the same.
Also there is a picture of the plugs they don't look good I hope the cylinders aren't the same.
benjilafouine
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Was that ski in Sea water???
Plugs look really bad.
Benji.
Plugs look really bad.
Benji.
steve198946
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Yeah it was used in sea water the guy I bought it off assured me it's always been flushed
benjilafouine
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Guess he forgot the impeller a bit.
Benji.
Benji.
soccerdad
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Yep, those plugs dont look good. Bad feeling.... If you have all 4 nuts off the pump, then it should come off . It is probably glued on with some RTV. Tap it with a rubber hammer or pry a little with a piece of wood.
If you get it out, and the motor still wont turn over, you can pull off the head. Just the bolts on top. Then you can look at the pistons and see what the cylinders look like. Look at my Shamu Thread (link below) and you will see where I did this.
If you get it out, and the motor still wont turn over, you can pull off the head. Just the bolts on top. Then you can look at the pistons and see what the cylinders look like. Look at my Shamu Thread (link below) and you will see where I did this.
Kwik_uk
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Jet Shed gets good reviews (in U.K. too), but it's a fair trek for you.
Hit up the Facebook page Lothian Jet ski, they get out on Loch Lomond all the time and might be able to put you in touch with a good place.
Like has been said, pull the head. It's a 10m job. Just torque it down in order when you put it back.
Stay WELL CLEAR of The Jetski Centre. They're a right band of con artists with the technical ability of a potato. See my rebuild thread for the full story
If you want to sell it, let me know. I'm just outside Newcastle and wouldn't mind another addition to the family.
Hit up the Facebook page Lothian Jet ski, they get out on Loch Lomond all the time and might be able to put you in touch with a good place.
Like has been said, pull the head. It's a 10m job. Just torque it down in order when you put it back.
Stay WELL CLEAR of The Jetski Centre. They're a right band of con artists with the technical ability of a potato. See my rebuild thread for the full story
If you want to sell it, let me know. I'm just outside Newcastle and wouldn't mind another addition to the family.
benjilafouine
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Can you put a flashlight down the plug holes on this ski model? You should be able to detect rust if the plugs are that bad. Some mechanics also have cameras that fit in in there.
Benji.
Benji.
They are 8mm.
steve198946
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Went out to pull impeller off but something is still holding it and I can do get enough of a grip on it to pull. So instead I pulled the head and what I found wasn't good.
Did clean it up a bit with carb cleaner and a soft cloth but I'm guessing it's had it?
Did clean it up a bit with carb cleaner and a soft cloth but I'm guessing it's had it?
steve198946
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Worth rebuilding or not? It looks worse than it is cleans off easily piston crown seems ok. Pistons are stamped guessing that's the sizes?
steve198946
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How much is a full rebuild kit? Pistons look ok but I suppose it depends what the skirt and ringlands look like.
Salt crystals look but but they cleaned up fairly easily.
Salt crystals look but but they cleaned up fairly easily.
With a pipe and aftermarket carbs that ski is going to run pretty hard. I would not chance the old internals. You are going to have to just price them yourself because I am sure pricing is much different in Scotland. IF it were her in the U.S. you are probably going to spend $1,000 U.S. for a good quality DIY rebuild using quality parts that will survive in a piped ski.
New pistons and rings With cylinder bore.
Rebuilt crank.
Rebuild balancer shaft.
Rebuild Rotary shaft.
Complete gasket kit.
Genuine mikuni Carb kits with needle and seats.
New pistons and rings With cylinder bore.
Rebuilt crank.
Rebuild balancer shaft.
Rebuild Rotary shaft.
Complete gasket kit.
Genuine mikuni Carb kits with needle and seats.
steve198946
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Right now it's 50/50 if I rebuild it or sell it for parts. Found a company that do rebuilds starting from £800 or they sell a new crank for £420 and top end rebuild kit for £180 What kind of money could I get for parts the way it sits?
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scortpower
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steve198946
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I will contact the jet shed for a quote has anyone in the UK tried the jet works?
scortpower
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Heard good things about jet shed. One of our lads got his Yamaha pump rebuilt by jet shed and they did a cracking job.
snikwad003
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I know its different with the currency and demand for old skis and parts but for what you have in it with all those parts already on it it will be a real bad ass worth keeping if it were me:cheers:
benjilafouine
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800 pounds for a rebuild doesn't sound that bad to me if I consider my Canadian experience of 2015 (1,400.00$ CDN). Might be worth it if the rest of the ski is in good shape. I looked however that you will have to replace several parts on the impeller side of it as well. And how is the electrical part of it, especially the fuse box at the back and electrical cabling? This ski has seen lots of sea water. This is the down point.
Benji.
Benji.
steve198946
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After a lot of research and thinking I've decided to sell rather than repair. Preferably I'd like to sell it as one to save any hassle but it can be broke for parts if there isn't enough interest.
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