Stripped driveshaft on a 2010 Wake Pro

[Spunbearing]

Hey everyone,

My driveshaft stripped out on my 2010 Wake Pro last weekend with about ~350 hours on it. There was an issue with the driveshafts on the 2009-2010 units so they updated the parts. Has anyone done this swap yet? It looks like I am replacing the bearing and the carbon seal as well.

Should I be concerned about the driveshaft alignment? I have the alignment tool for the older 'doos but I need to get a new alignment plate to work on the new models. The new driveshaft kit is just shy of $500, the alignment plate is an additional $400 plus the shims. I want to get an new impeller as well so this is going to be an expensive fix!

Any opinions on which impeller to get?

Thanks in advance for your input!

 

[jakempc3000]

No alignment needed. Engine will still be in the same location. Solas impeller or oem is fine. Grease the driveshaft going into the impeller.

 

[Spunbearing]

Thanks Jake for the input. I have never used a Solas impeller, are they about equal to stock or better?

 

[Spunbearing]

I like pictures so I though I would share what I found when I finally got time to take the unit apart. I was surprised that the driveshaft was in so much worse shape then the impeller. I am also a little concerned because I have the updated driveshaft part which I though was suppose to be better construction then the original "screw on" carbon ring seal. I have been looking for replacement parts and I noticed that several venders sell updated driveshafts for the 2010 models and I wonder if one of those kits was used and the parts are of lower quality. Is there any way to tell who made the driveshaft?