Search

How's your compression?

100% that damned ISC solenoid, not so much a stepper motor.. Sometimes you can clean it out and get the plunger to move freely, however most I've seen the windings in the electro magnet side get...

I have worked on boats for a long time that are in and around saltwater and unless the bolt/nut is big and I have full access to the front and back of same I DO NOT use any locktite, especially on...

Yeah the old ones had a steering Hall effect sensor that would give it a little throttle via a valve on top of the throttle body. I can assume that the new ones have a similar sensor however the ECU...

Are you turning the handlebars at all while this happens? Even a little

Yes the earlier outboards had Ficht, and what a troublesome setup it was... But wow, I saw the links about about BRP shutting down the outboard manufacturing.. I guess I am surprised and not at the...

This may not be the issue but... I've seen plenty of wires in cars that check correctly with voltage using a DMM or a low current test light.. However if you take a headlight bulb with 2 pigtails...

I know being in Florida you don't know what this term means(Yes I am jealous) but when I winterize my JetSki I put 1 or 2 of those damp rid containers in the hull and cover it all up. They seem to...

Personally I can’t stand anything made by BRP. I’m saying this as I rebuild another damned Can Am ATV.

Anyway, the early ETechs were problematic, the most notable were the FICHT fuel systems,...

I suppose if it helps with those F%^#$@ crappy rocker arms they had on the early, and likely still current Pentastar engines it should help with flat tappets.

Hello all,

2012 300X, 150 hours, SCOM and no other mods. I change the exhaust filter every 2 years out of habit as well as the plugs..

When I go to start the engine after shutting it down while...

I ended up putting all new Gates hose in. Pulled the intake off, cleaned the injectors as well while there. Everything is back up and running now. Thanks for the advice guys..:smt066

Salt away isn't strong enough to unclog passages that are already in the engine. I'm not sure if vinegar works as I've never tried it but most of the ports I've cleaned were manually done, a pain I...

Fluid film is your friend for any brand. The stuff has been proven to be the best corrosion/rust preventer but a test Watercraft superstore did, as well as the "Project Farm" and "South main Auto"...

Thank you sir. Kinda figured but wanted to ask. Hopefully this hose holds up better than the OEM stuff. Thankfully I had a bilge pump installed. [emoji51][emoji106]

Hello all,

I fell victim to the well known crappy hoses Kawasaki put into my 2012 300x with one splitting at the fore oil cooler hose connections. I got some Gates hose in the same size that rated...

Start with the Typical stuff you'd check on any PWC including but not limited too; Compression test, check the bearings in the pump by at least removing the pump cone. Also check for general neglect...

The Lanox mentioned is a good choice as well as Fluid Film. Both are lanolin based products, aka sheep wool fat. But don’t use WD40 on anything other than metal because it degrades Rubber. I didn’t...

This pretty much sums up my thoughts better than I can explain


http://www.kawiperformance.com/engine-maintenance-and-longevity-.html

My theory is Kawasaki knew this was an issue and that’s why they redesigned the pistons for the 310. But an unintended consequence or that move was blown pistons which really sucks. Most guys who...

Just seeing what everyone's thoughts are on general PWC reliability. I want to note that this is NOT a brand bashing post at all because ALL past and present manufactures have made idiot and...

Water in the waterbox is fine, just be sure to blow it out real good after riding/flushing.

I like the above mentioned fuel pressure check as the ethanol tends to wreak havoc on the parts.

The...

Mine does the same thing. My compression and leak down are ok although there gotta be some blow by going into the crankcase causing this. I put a cable tie on it and it's been another 50 hours since...

Also, put a bunch of water in the hull while it's on the trailer to see if water leaks from the coupler

I'd back probe the connector for the Knock sensor and verify bias voltage coming from the ECU. It should be in the 5volt range.. I'd maybe also do this while riding just to make sure that voltage...