my new 07 Speedster 215 with 13hrs on it... Do I just change the washers????

[howiee]

Hi Everyone,
Just bought my 1st Speedster. its a 2007 with waketower and has 13hrs on it.
Had the dealer check it out and everything is perfect.
My question is do I change out the supercharger washers only or buy a full kit and change everything?

I'll post pictures later since I just brought it home last night.

Thanks

Howie

 

[Coastiejoe]

To get to the washers you need to do a pretty good tear down..

That said,, do it all now and you will be good to go for another 100 hours.

Officially, you can do just the washers. This is especially true due to having only 13 hours on the machine. In your case, you really could go either way. Sadly, you have to do almost a total tear down to get to the washers...

If you had 50 or more hours then I would say do a total rebuild for sure. But with 13 hours it really is up to you.

 

[speedster32940]

When making decisions, I always think "what's the best and worst thing that can happen?".

Change them now and you don't have to worry about destroying your engines. You are going to have to change them eventually anyway, so the best thing you get by waiting is that you are putting off an expense for a while (saving very little in today's economy) while the worst thing is a huge disaster for your engines... A no-brainer choice in my book.

 

[RFoster130]

At 13 hours id really be tempted to use the boat this year then tear it down for a full rebuild over the winter. Especially since its a boat and not a ski....lot less failures on the boats.

 

[Coastiejoe]

I don't think the question is whether to replace them or not. He is going to. The question is, do a total rebuild or not based on such low hours.

 

[howiee]

Thanks guys,

Joe is correct.
I am going to open her up and change the washers at a minimum. I'm just not big on changing something just because.
From what I have read, 2007 the bearings and spring washers and the rest of the parts were very good.
So is it worth throwing out good parts just because I'm in there.
It has nothing to do with the cost. I don't want to risk my motor for $100 difference.

If you guys think I'm safe for 100hrs with just a washer change then that's what I'll do.
If not, then its a full job.

Next question is what washers or kit do I buy?

Thanks again

 

[RFoster130]

Thats why i stated my opinion. Its only $100 difference and you will have it already torn down. Might as well do it all at the same time. I wouldnt tear it all down just to replace the washers but also i wouldnt do it "just because". Therefore id use it like it is this year and do it all over the winter when it has more hours on it. Just my opinion. Lots of people will disagree because of the chance you are taking...but if you look at the thousands of boats sold, the occurence of washer failure is relatively low.

If you are going to tear it down anyway...why not just do it all at the same time. BRP is actually saying the boats are good to 200 hours now. So if you do it all, you will be good for a long time.

 

[timeman]

If money is no object then do the washer replace at just 13 hours....But I think rfoster had the better plan, since the worst case scenario seems to be your washers are safe to 100 hours, why not use the boat this season, then still shy,(but a lot closer) of that 100 hour mark, do a complete rebuild, eliminating the ceramic washer issue, and boosting the s/c performance all on one repair bill. When I changed my washers I believe they switched to Riva S/Steel.

 

[Coastiejoe]

I also like the logic of using the ski for the season and do the work over winter.

Can they fail, sure...

Is it likely with 13 hrs plus what you will put on it over the summer. I wouldn't think so.

 

[howiee]

If I understand it correctly I'll be good for 200hrs if I change it all out. Is that right? If that's the case I would most likely just change the whole kit and be done with it for a long time.
I thought I'd post some pics of my boat and boat lift that was thrown in to the sale. Couldn't pass up this deal.

Did a total tear down to clean everything.

 

[Coastiejoe]

As stated above. Seadoo goes with two-hundred hours on the newer SC's. I do not know if that is retroactive to older SC's once they are rebuilt.

My point is, maybe if you use Seadoo supplies parts then the two-hundred hours may be accurate as compared to not Seadoo parts or parts that were/are in stock from say two-years ago.

I'm putting this out as I would like to hear the thoughts of others or those in the know,,,

However, I am in agreement that, if it does take it to two-hundred hours then do it all now.

 

[CCW]

More concerning than the low hours is the age of the craft. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

 

[howiee]

Just found someone with a new kit for sale, Part #420881946. He wants $150 shipped.
Would this kit work on my engine?

 

[RFoster130]

thats the BRP kit. Thats a deal, its normally 300+

 

[howiee]

I'll jump on it then.... Still a few weeks from having the lake thawed enough to put the boat in so a good time to get this done...

 

[howiee]

So its done, I ordered the BRP kit Part #420881946 from him and I should be getting it soon.
Now do I need the special tool kit or can I do it without? Anyone have a used set out there?

I know.... I know.... lots of questions....... But I am new to this

 

[Coastiejoe]

There are a few special tools. They can be found on EBay as a kit but many here feel they are a bit cheap or weak.

Someone will step in and suggest a better option in regards to the tools.