1996 Sea Doo Challenger tune up

[Charvet7]

Hello, I just recently bought a 96 Challenger with single 110hp rotax. It sat for 2 years without use. Only a quarter tank of gas with fuel conditioner sat in it so I wasn't worried about bad gas. I topped it off before I went out. I took it out to be dissapointed when it wouldn't go past 10 mph. I quickly changed the spark plugs and it sounded 100% better and was hitting about 45mph. It runs great, but there is a small drip leak in the cooling system. Only leaks at 5+rpm. I'm getting it repaired at an authorized sea doo dealer next wednesday. My question is if its worth getting a tune up? It didn't sound like they did much in tune up but its about $400 for parts and labor, about 2 hrs labor. I am capable of changing spark plugs and air filter. I've never cleaned carbs, maybe a fuel additive would work? I will pay for the tune up if its worth it.
Any Help Appreciated
Thanks!

P.S. These things turn like no other! Awesome fun boat!

 

[kustomkarl]

The tune up is ridiculous in price. The carburetors can be cleaned with some basic metric tools and a little mechanical know how. Do you have a seadoo service manual? This could save you a ton of money on repairs and maintenance.
If you want you could join as a "premium member". As a premium member you can down load a authentic seadoo manual from the seadoo manual library. In the library is a variety of manuals for almost all years and models. You can view as many as you like on line as a PDF file, or download it and print it for your personal and privet use. There are operator manuals and repair manuals for you to do your own repairs on your seadoo. The repair manuals have everything from troubleshooting, repair procedures to winterizing. It contains wire diagrams torque specs and pictures for disassemble and assemble instructions. In the spec sheets it tells everything needed to maintain oil changes, spark plug gaps, carburetor rebuilds and impeller wear ring tolerances. Click on the "Seadoo Manuals" link at the top of the page for more details. If you need any help or get in a jam, we are always here to answer your questions too. Premium members get priority when it comes to getting quick detailed answers.


Karl

 

[Charvet7]

Thanks

Thanks Karl,
I think I will join as a premium member to reap all the benefits. I bet those manuals can be priceless. I was reading about your 97 challenger you have up for sale. Mine is pretty much the same thing but a 96. Did you ever pull skiers or wake boarders? I hope it can. Mine only gets up to 45, but hopefully I can make that change!
Thanks,
Brian

 

[kustomkarl]

Cool Brian I was going back words in the post and found this after I PMed you information. Good luck with yours, and give us a shout if you need any help. Louis, (seadoosnipe) also has the same one as me too.

Karl