99 Seadoo GTX Limited Confusion

[cuttingedge]

I just bought a used 99 GTX Limited <80hrs> (fresh water use only) and was calling around the different seadoo dealers in the area to see if I could bring it in and have a pre-summer tune-up/inspection done. The first service person I spoke to said "yeah I havent seen a 2 stroke seadoo in that year thats made it past 100hrs without it needing a rebuild and I have been here 20 years, they are only good for about 100hrs". So after being hit with that whammy and being somewhat of a newbe to the jetski world, I nervously called another dealer to get their opinion. Well the second seadoo dealer service guy says that, "That is a bunch of crap, just bring it in and we will take a look at it and get it ready for the water this summer." So my question is, What is true and what is not true?????

 

[jwick86]

I would believe the second service guy. I have a 97 GTX with 79 hours on it, runs great. Two friends both have 96 GTX one with 170 hours and one with 225 hours both original motors and run good. Compression is good on all the motors. I'd have them just tune it up and get it ready for a good summer of riding.

 

[timmyboy76]

my 2 cents

Somewhat at a catch 22. You definetly dont want to give your business to first guy, and onother hand, the second dealerput ur mind at ease, BECAUSE you mentioned to them, what the first dealer said. In that consideration, you give ur ski to second guy, only for him to say, uh..you need this, and that,...so now ur stuck, in which you refuse the service, you get ur ski back along with your parts in a box...
I'd through set a plugs, maybe cut the wires back from the boots 1/4in, and go ripper around. If somewhat inclined, you cango thru fuel system along with install'n new reed pedals. Becoming a premium member, so you have access of manual for your ski, I'd say, be a walk in the park to do the following things mentioned above....:cheers:

 

[cuttingedge]

Somewhat at a catch 22. You definetly dont want to give your business to first guy, and onother hand, the second dealerput ur mind at ease, BECAUSE you mentioned to them, what the first dealer said. In that consideration, you give ur ski to second guy, only for him to say, uh..you need this, and that,...so now ur stuck, in which you refuse the service, you get ur ski back along with your parts in a box...
I'd through set a plugs, maybe cut the wires back from the boots 1/4in, and go ripper around. If somewhat inclined, you cango thru fuel system along with install'n new reed pedals. Becoming a premium member, so you have access of manual for your ski, I'd say, be a walk in the park to do the following things mentioned above....:cheers:

I never really mentioned to the second guy that the first person was another service dept., just said someone told me that. Anyways the second guy seemed more sensible to me. I mean who the hell would ever buy a 2 stroke seadoo new in 99 if they were only good for 100hrs...give me a break!!lol

 

[timmyboy76]

I never really mentioned to the second guy that the first person was another service dept., just said someone told me that. Anyways the second guy seemed more sensible to me. I mean who the hell would ever buy a 2 stroke seadoo new in 99 if they were only good for 100hrs...give me a break!!lol

1'z that only said,..all thats ok, gonna use it only 10hrs a season..lol

 

[popasodatastie]

Fyi

:cheers: I've had a seadoo for the past year and i'm getting ready to get it out of storage and do the run through and i called my seadoo dealer nearest me only 100 miles away go figure. He said the only thing he really does on getting them ready is if they were put away in good order and with winterizing fogging the motor, stabil in gas, and antifreeze in cooling lines there really isnt much maintence needed other than some fresh gas and new spark plugs and wires if needed. He said if the ski rain great last summer and it pops off and starts but runs ruff spray some carb cleaner in the carb and some carb cleaner in the gas tank and run it till its out of gas and fill with fresh gas and with carb cleaner and it should be good. If not he said he could take a look at it.

 

[timmyboy76]

:cheers: I've had a seadoo for the past year and i'm getting ready to get it out of storage and do the run through and i called my seadoo dealer nearest me only 100 miles away go figure. He said the only thing he really does on getting them ready is if they were put away in good order and with winterizing fogging the motor, stabil in gas, and antifreeze in cooling lines there really isnt much maintence needed other than some fresh gas and new spark plugs and wires if needed. He said if the ski rain great last summer and it pops off and starts but runs ruff spray some carb cleaner in the carb and some carb cleaner in the gas tank and run it till its out of gas and fill with fresh gas and with carb cleaner and it should be good. If not he said he could take a look at it.

+1...yah really , if it ran good, should run again, plus/minus with gas and plugs

 

[Chester]

:cheers: I've had a seadoo for the past year and i'm getting ready to get it out of storage and do the run through and i called my seadoo dealer nearest me only 100 miles away go figure. He said the only thing he really does on getting them ready is if they were put away in good order and with winterizing fogging the motor, stabil in gas, and antifreeze in cooling lines there really isnt much maintence needed other than some fresh gas and new spark plugs and wires if needed. He said if the ski rain great last summer and it pops off and starts but runs ruff spray some carb cleaner in the carb and some carb cleaner in the gas tank and run it till its out of gas and fill with fresh gas and with carb cleaner and it should be good. If not he said he could take a look at it.

Do not spray carb cleaner down the carbs or in the gas tank.
When I do a pre-season check for my customers, I:
Top up, charge & test the battery
Run the engine on the hose to clear out the fogging oil & A/F
Check for exhaust leaks
Check compression
Replace spark plugs
Inspect the steering, reverse, throttle & choke cables for free operation
Check RAVE valves for free operation
Check all hoses for leaks & loose clamps
Grease PTO flywheel
Change the jet pump oil
Inspect the impeller, wear ring, ride plate & intake grate
Check for loose or corroded electrical connectors
Check for broken motor mounts
Check for loose or broken bolts (usually exhaust mount bolts)
Run the engine & check for proper throttle response & unusual noises

Chester

 

[timmyboy76]

Do not spray carb cleaner down the carbs or in the gas tank.
When I do a pre-season check for my customers, I:
Top up, charge & test the battery
Run the engine on the hose to clear out the fogging oil & A/F
Check for exhaust leaks
Check compression
Replace spark plugs
Inspect the steering, reverse, throttle & choke cables for free operation
Check RAVE valves for free operation
Check all hoses for leaks & loose clamps
Grease PTO flywheel
Change the jet pump oil
Inspect the impeller, wear ring, ride plate & intake grate
Check for loose or corroded electrical connectors
Check for broken motor mounts
Check for loose or broken bolts (usually exhaust mount bolts)
Run the engine & check for proper throttle response & unusual noises

Chester

yah, agree with carb cleaner....and also, sounds great what you do as far as "pre-season check", since, I think you said ur mobil mech., then easy for customer to see thru, that yuo did that, BUT..for dealership, gotta drop off, and wait til they call you, and more than likely, they say they do same thing...car example, took ride to get oil change, and mind you, just had transmission flushed, and what you know, they said I needed a flush, showed the bungholes my receipt from the prior day/s, and offered me the free oil for inconvenience....got free oil, and flipped them off...