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2001 Seadoo Sportster LE. Just got it!

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Bonmotwang said:
What size of the socket do need for the removal tool?
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You've got a bench vice, right? Then maybe this one?:

"Place the pump unit in a bench vise with the impeller facing up. Clamp the impeller shaft in the jaws of the vise.

16. With the impeller nose boot removed, place the splined end of the impeller wrench into the hub of the stock impeller. Using a inch drive 13/16-inch socket on a inch breakover bar, remove the stock impeller turning counter-clockwise."

http://impros.com/seadoo.html

I bet it's not too difficult to remove impeller if you put some heat on shaft/impeller hub to soften the lock-tite, ~300*F

I prefer the mechanical "click" type torque wrench as opposed to the bizarre digital LCD type using a strain gauge sensor.
 
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I once had an RC helicopter, but the forward/reverse servo direction was backwards for the maiden flight and thing's didn't go well, LOL!

I still want the number off ur impeller hub, some people have posted they reached over 50MPH on their dreamometers with the Sportster and I'm still trying to get there myself. Now I know my impeller doesn't look like yours, I bet somebody changed it and it's not well matched.
 
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Sportster-2001-951C-Stock said:
Hard to say, he doesn't provide seadoo P/N cross reference?
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Doesn't provide part numbers for the parts.

I found one with part number list and says fit 2001 Sportster LE
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-Seadoo-Jet-Pump-Bearing-Seal-Pump-Rebuild-Kit-951-XP-GTX-RX-3D-LRV-GTI-LE-DI-/271068022024?pt=Personal_Watercraft_Parts&hash=item3f1ce9c508&vxp=mtr&_uhb=1

There is only one number different from the manual.
Double Lip Seal: It is 293200025 on the manual, but they got 293200065.

I searched ebay, it looks like 267000094, 293200025, 293200065 are the same thing.
 
Sportster-2001-951C-Stock said:
I once had an RC helicopter, but the forward/reverse servo direction was backwards for the maiden flight and thing's didn't go well, LOL!

I still want the number off ur impeller hub, some people have posted they reached over 50MPH on their dreamometers with the Sportster and I'm still trying to get there myself. Now I know my impeller doesn't look like yours, I bet somebody changed it and it's not well matched.
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After I take off the impeller I will be able to get the number.
With the thing in there, I can only see there are some numbers on the side, but cannot read...
 
Shipping list update

Things purchased:

Bearing push/removal tool
Impeller removal tool
Wear Ring
Nozzle and Venturi sub assembly
Jet pump rebuild kit

pump kit.JPGremoval.JPG
 
Bonmotwang said:
Now I am work at the jet pump oil. Just noticed some cracks on the hull. Is it going to be a safety issue? I hope it is only the surface.

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There are a few more on other areas.


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This looks like crazing of the gel-coat, to me. I have some small areas like this on my Sportster too, at the bow, top deck. I think I hit the docking slip too hard once or the crazing was already there, not sure.

I'm thinking about trying some epoxy spray paint to fill the crack, then wipe the surface over using a clean white cloth wetted in acetone to just leave paint in the crack. I might also look into a gel coat repair kit.

Here's an article:
http://www.boatus.com/magazine/2011/december/diy.asp
 
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Sportster-2001-951C-Stock said:
This looks like crazing of the gel-coat, to me. I have some small areas like this on my Sportster too, at the bow, top deck. I think I hit the docking slip too hard once or the crazing was already there, not sure.

I'm thinking about trying some epoxy spray paint to fill the crack, then wipe the surface over using a clean white cloth wetted in acetone to just leave paint in the crack. I might also look into a gel coat repair kit.

Here's an article:
http://www.boatus.com/magazine/2011/december/diy.asp
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Would like to see the result of his "wiping" technique. Grinding and filling would need more practice on some scrap pieces.


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Sportster-2001-951C-Stock said:
Perhaps. Maybe black is the easiest color to match? I don't intend on spending much time and effort on a $4800 boat, I'm going to enjoy putting around in it.
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My goal is to use this $5300 boat plus $1000 "tuition fee" go get my feet wet into boating to see if my family likes it.
Good thing is I am enjoying the journey of fixing/improving things.

Just like the desktop CNC I just built. Haven't cut anything yet, but it meant a lot to me.
 
The wear ring seems to have two layers. Outside is black, inside layer is white.
I tried to use a chisel, but didn't work well. Now it is in the fridge.

But by looking at the housing structure. The part of housing holding the wear ring has now metal support at all. and yet we are talking about the tight tolerance. I would think it is hard to maintain the ring perfect round. Or the structure is more than what I thought ...
 
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Bonmotwang said:
The wear ring seems to have two layers. Outside is black, inside layer is white.
I tried to use a chisel, but didn't work well. Now it is in the fridge.

But by looking at the housing structure. The part of housing holding the wear ring has now metal support at all. and yet we are talking about the tight tolerance. I would think it is hard to maintain the ring perfect round. Or the structure is more than what I thought ...
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There is a wear ring available made of Delrin material that's very durable (Delrin is a durable material). The OEM wear ring is laminated from a couple of materials. When mounting pump, it's important to follow torque specifications to avoid warping housing, I believe.

The pump housing is made of plastic, and the vanes are made of bronze, or plastic?

To remove wear ring, try to grab opposite sides of ring using two pairs of pliers, one per hand, and "wiggle" the ring out. Maybe place the pump between your feet, on the floor while doing this.
 
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Sportster-2001-951C-Stock said:
There is a wear ring available made of Delrin material that's very durable (Delrin is a durable material). The OEM wear ring is laminated from a couple of materials. When mounting pump, it's important to follow torque specifications to avoid warping housing, I believe.

The pump housing is made of plastic, and the vanes are made of bronze, or plastic?

To remove wear ring, try to grab opposite sides of ring using two pairs of pliers, one per hand, and "wiggle" the ring out. Maybe place the pump between your feet, on the floor while doing this.
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Ok, I cancelled the black ring. ordered a Delrin one. $6 more, but I think it worth it.

I will try to removing the ring after the impeller is off, just easier to handle.
 
Shipping list update

Bearing push/removal tool $60
Impeller removal tool $13
Wear Ring $35
Nozzle and Venturi sub assembly $63
Jet pump rebuild kit $55
Neoprene Seal (Pump rubber seal) $25
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+$20 shipping and fees
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So far: $271
 
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Bonmotwang said:
Bearing push/removal tool $60
Impeller removal tool $13
Wear Ring $35
Nozzle and Venturi sub assembly $63
Jet pump rebuild kit $55
Neoprene Seal (Pump rubber seal) $25
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+$20 shipping and fees
=======================================
So far: $271
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Good to know who has the "tools" for when I need them. The $ I saved you on the bearing tool should cover my rental charges!! :) (I'll pay the shipping)
 
Bonmotwang said:
Bearing push/removal tool $60
Impeller removal tool $13
Wear Ring $35
Nozzle and Venturi sub assembly $63
Jet pump rebuild kit $55
Neoprene Seal (Pump rubber seal) $25
=======================================
+$20 shipping and fees
=======================================
So far: $271
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Somehow, you are $29 under budget.
 
USAF_Pride said:
Good to know who has the "tools" for when I need them. The $ I saved you on the bearing tool should cover my rental charges!! :) (I'll pay the shipping)
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You did save the money on the tools. And thank you!:cheers:
Dr. should have done a better job on advertising his tools.
I don't think anybody else would be able to "Google" into his little store. :-D
 
Bonmotwang said:
Hey, where did you come up with the $300 budget for me? Did you talk to my wife? :lol:
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Ha, your wife is probably cute but I didn't call her. From post #18 of the previous thread, we were comparing boats:

"So yeah, price is really about the same for both boats($300 gets eaten quickly with just a jet pump rebuild), but one of them is better cosmetically and the drivetrain on both run well then I'd go for beauty over age, all else equal."

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthre...at-should-I-be-checking-Concerned-about-water
 
Sportster-2001-951C-Stock said:
Ha, your wife is probably cute but I didn't call her. From post #18 of the previous thread, we were comparing boats:

"So yeah, price is really about the same for both boats($300 gets eaten quickly with just a jet pump rebuild), but one of them is better cosmetically and the drivetrain on both run well then I'd go for beauty over age, all else equal."

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthre...at-should-I-be-checking-Concerned-about-water
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Wow you are really watching.:-D
You were pretty close.


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