2004 Seadoo RXP 215

[3262bk]

Hello I'm looking at buying a 2004 seadoo RXP 215 it has 168 hours on it and supercharger was just rebuilt. Does anyone know anything about the ski besides that it's crazy fast. Any info and tips would be appreciated thanks

 

[Coastiejoe]

I need to double check, but I believe the exhaust valves in that year are the hollow core vale. They have sodium in them and can fail considerably easier than solid core valves. VERY expensive fix if it happens. Remove the valve cover and look for a number stamped on the shaft. If it is a 72 then it is the hollow core valve. 75 is solid core.

 

[red2blue]

Does anyone know anything about the ski besides that it's crazy fast. Any info and tips would be appreciated thanks

Test ride before you buy....8100rpm is what you're lookin for...on the water.

..."crazy fast" is a subjective term.

 

[Coastiejoe]

I concur, crazy fast is relative.....

 

[3262bk]

I need to double check, but I believe the exhaust valves in that year are the hollow core vale. They have sodium in them and can fail considerably easier than solid core valves. VERY expensive fix if it happens. Remove the valve cover and look for a number stamped on the shaft. If it is a 72 then it is the hollow core valve. 75 is solid core.

What should I do to fix the exhaust valves?

 

[XP 787]

What should I do to fix the exhaust valves?

Replace them.

 

[Coastiejoe]

As XP 787, replace them...

There is no other fix. I have seen them last thousands of hours on gentle ridden skis and skis not in salt water. For some reason, salt water makes them fail sooner. But again,,, before you rip the head off, remove the valve cover and find the stamping numbers. Someone may have already done the job,,,

 

[Coastiejoe]

Here is a picture of the valve stamp area.




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[red2blue]

What should I do to fix the exhaust valves?

Whoa....If you're worried about it...look at them first...then decide.

 

[3262bk]

As XP 787, replace them...

There is no other fix. I have seen them last thousands of hours on gentle ridden skis and skis not in salt water. For some reason, salt water makes them fail sooner. But again,,, before you rip the head off, remove the valve cover and find the stamping numbers. Someone may have already done the job,,,

I will be riding in fresh water only and what do you mean by gentle ridden skis? Sorry for all the beginner questions

 

[Coastiejoe]

If you ride hard and aggressive compared to riding like a grandmother would. Officially, the 72 style valve is a known issue. I would not chance it based on how I ride. But many have. Just not worth the very expensive risk in my opinion.

 

[3262bk]

If you ride hard and aggressive compared to riding like a grandmother would. Officially, the 72 style valve is a known issue. I would not chance it based on how I ride. But many have. Just not worth the very expensive risk in my opinion.

Where can I buy the 75 style valve

 

[XP 787]

Where can I buy the 75 style valve

Im not too sure if actually buying the valves will be the issue, getting them installed is a whole different story. I think it really depends on how mechanically inclined you are.

 

[Coastiejoe]

Again,, don't put the cart before the horse... Getting the valves is easy and getting them installed is easy in one sense or another. Easy if you pay someone and or easy if you know how or are willing to do the job yourself.

You are spinning your wheels until you KNOW what you have. Remove the valve cover and see what is in there. Before you do that, anything else is a waste of time and or money...