shattered00
Active Member
Hello All,
I am almost done with the first 1996 xp rebuild. I hope to have it on the water next weekend (I have ordered some Hurley wet suit sock/boot things to deal with the cold water). I have only the rave valves to install which I have already cleaned, the driveshaft to insert, and the jet pump to attach and it will be complete. I found this guide which is awesome, but even with it, I am confused as usual. https://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?71248-How-To-carbon-seal-service-and-replacement
My question is as follows: The driveshaft rebuild kit I ordered came with a carbon ring, metal ring, 2 o-rings, 1 bronze colored metal half ring, and a new bellow. I ordered two new bumpers as the old ones had the middle fall out upon removal. Near the end of the driveshaft is this rubber piece that I cannot find in any of the manuals or in any Google image search and the kit did not come with a replacement. Should I remove this piece or leave it on there? Pic below.
Are there any other concerns I should have when doing this install? I see some of the fiberglass is coming apart where the hull fitting is (on the outside of the fitting where the driveshaft first enters the jet ski internals), so I will try to get some resin and new fiberglass to reinforce it. Other than that, everything else looks good or so I hope. Thanks as always for the help.
I am almost done with the first 1996 xp rebuild. I hope to have it on the water next weekend (I have ordered some Hurley wet suit sock/boot things to deal with the cold water). I have only the rave valves to install which I have already cleaned, the driveshaft to insert, and the jet pump to attach and it will be complete. I found this guide which is awesome, but even with it, I am confused as usual. https://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?71248-How-To-carbon-seal-service-and-replacement
My question is as follows: The driveshaft rebuild kit I ordered came with a carbon ring, metal ring, 2 o-rings, 1 bronze colored metal half ring, and a new bellow. I ordered two new bumpers as the old ones had the middle fall out upon removal. Near the end of the driveshaft is this rubber piece that I cannot find in any of the manuals or in any Google image search and the kit did not come with a replacement. Should I remove this piece or leave it on there? Pic below.
Are there any other concerns I should have when doing this install? I see some of the fiberglass is coming apart where the hull fitting is (on the outside of the fitting where the driveshaft first enters the jet ski internals), so I will try to get some resin and new fiberglass to reinforce it. Other than that, everything else looks good or so I hope. Thanks as always for the help.
