Sea doo carbon seal failure. Mar 25, 2021 · “On information and belief,” the suit says, “a defective hull caused the cracks on the body of the vessel, which in turn allowed water to flood the hull of the Sea-Doo.” Prior to the plaintiff’s purchase of the Sea-Doo, the consumer was never informed that the product suffers from a defective carbon seal and/or hull, the complaint claims. The smallest Switch, called the “Compact” is 13 feet long and 7 feet 8 inches wide, and can carry up to 5 passengers, while larger models can carry up to 9 passengers. All of the Switch models are powered by Sea Doo’s proven Rotax jet propulsion engine, and the 13 ft Compact model can reach a top speed of 45 kmph with its standard 100 hp ...If you’re someone who loves spending time on the water, then owning a Sea-Doo can be a fantastic investment. Sea-Doo, also known as personal watercraft (PWC), is a popular brand that offers thrilling experiences and numerous benefits for wa...New Member. Jul 30, 2011. #3. I believe Sea Doo replaced the bearing with the Carbon Seal because the bearing was actually more problematic. The carbon seal arrangement is what is used on most modern boats. It is known as a drip less seal since it does not require water to drip into the boat to cool the bearing.RUTHLESS SEA DOO CARBON FIBER COLD AIR INTAKE & MARINE FILTER WT WATERPROOF COVER. Regular price $339.99 Sale price $339.99 Regular price $399.99 Unit price / per . Sale Sold out. RUTHLESS SEA-DOO CARBON FIBER COLD AIR INTAKE & MARINE FILTER WT WATERPROOF COVER for Sea Doo 215/260/300 2010 to 2019 …Sea Doo Carbon seal problem. You need two or four zip ties.2-Stroke Sea-Doo PWC Forum . Carbon seal failure(?) - Almost sank on my first ride of the year. ... . Carbon seal failure(?) - Almost sank on my first ride of the year. :-(Thread starter scrisp; Start date May 2, 2015; Status Not open for further replies. scrisp Active Member. May 2, 2015 #1 Just took both Doos out for the first ride to get the ...Jul 31, 2012. 2-Stroke Sea-Doo PWC Forum. My 96 gti. Just replace wear ring, seal. Ran great for about 2 hrs. Then noticed saturday morning water in hull. Cavatated real bad sometimes and other times ran great. But when I moved the bellows around a bit, water would come in hard. I am going to move the bellows in a bit and apply...Aug 12, 2012 · Aug 12, 2012. #2. Sea Dooby said: I'm new here and to seadoo boats. I just bought a 95 sportster and one thing I noticed is that alot of water is coming in around the driveshaft where is goes through the hull. I've been doing some reading here and from what I've learned I think there is a carbon seal around the shaft that probbaly needs replacing. Jul 9, 2020 · Active Member. Jul 11, 2020. #5. If you do not have a bilge pump "any" leak is pretty serious as far as possible sinking goes. More than that a leaking carbon seal will cavitate the impeller real fast and that will also need to be replaced. Not open for further replies. This is a video on a carbon seal replacement for most Sea Doo water crafts and also boats. This primarily covers the Minor details that are very important an...27 thg 1, 2020 ... Pump shaft seal failure and leakage is one of the most common reasons for pump downtime. In this blog we discuss the five most common ...Dec 18, 2015 · Dec 19, 2015. #6. The carbon seal floats over or around the shaft. It does not touch the shaft. It is the pressure of the boot that keeps it tight against the metal collar. If it wobbles about, something isn't aligned well. It should sit there and move maybe a tiny bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Aug 8, 2022. #10. On my 2007 GTI SE 155, I open my drain plugs and lift my trailer as high as it will tilt (about a 50 degree angle) for a couple minutes after a ride, and drain out my hull. When I put my trailer back down, about a half gallon of water runs from the back of the hull, under the engine.Jul 9, 2020 · Active Member. Jul 11, 2020. #5. If you do not have a bilge pump "any" leak is pretty serious as far as possible sinking goes. More than that a leaking carbon seal will cavitate the impeller real fast and that will also need to be replaced. Not open for further replies. Summary of Contents for Sea-doo RXP-X 260. Page 1 2015 OPERATOR’S GUIDE Includes Safety, Watercraft and Maintenance Information RXP -X 260 Read this guide thoroughly. It contains important safety information. Minimum recommended operator’s age: 16 years old. Keep this Operator’s Guide in the watercraft. 2 1 9 0 0 1 3 9 6 Original ...Keep the jetski light and fewer items in front of the Sea-doo. Sea-doo Gti 130 top speed. My Sea-Doo GTI 130 has a top speed of around 58mph or 94 kph. This is more than fast enough for what I need it for. It has enough power to pull a wakeboard or a 3 person towable tube.The carbon ring / seal carrier form a face seal. Radial alignment is not too important IMO. Now I'm not talking about a carrier bearing arrangement (or what ever they are called). Don't know the first thing about 'em. If you've ever busted into your dishwasher, you would have seen a similar seal arrangement.2-Stroke Sea-Doo PWC Forum . Carbon Seal / leak question. Thread starter sunblock; Start date Jun 22, 2012; Status Not open for further replies. ... Did a full rebuild on my 96 GSX before the end of last season. got it on the water once and had a slow leak between the carbon seal and the stainless ring it sets against. I have no cavitation when ...Sea-Doo Carbon Ring Drive Line Rebuild Kit with Boot ; Includes the following: Drive Shaft C-Clip 272000135 / Support Ring 272000064 / Carbone Ring 272000042 / 272000777 / Qty.2 O-Ring 293300032 / Shaft Boot 272000041, 272000184, 272000167He is currently fighting Sea-Doo to fix it, but stating no parts in stock. But they say the shaft is a different design. Kevin Shaw from the Watercraft Journal claims that it is due to "mis-alignment/assembly at the factory causing a oiling failure." Interesting, sounds like the same story with the carbon seals misalignment causing Sea-Doos to ...ACE & 4-Tec Sea-Doo PWC Forum . Carbon Seal Inspection Procedure? Thread starter CODDY; Start date Jun 18, 2020; Note: This site contains eBay affiliate links for which SeaDooForum.com may be compensated ... Doing carbon seal on challenger 180. BliviTheLynx; May 8, 2023; ACE & 4-Tec Sea-Doo Boats and Pontoons; Replies 8 …These models burn much more fuel and need more maintenance as the supercharger needs rebuilding regularly. Always keep these factors in mind before you select your model! When considering performance, Sea-Doo offers models from 60 HP to 300 HP, while Yahama’s WaveRunners are powered with 100 HP to 250 HP engines.Aug 2, 2022 · Aug 8, 2022. #10. On my 2007 GTI SE 155, I open my drain plugs and lift my trailer as high as it will tilt (about a 50 degree angle) for a couple minutes after a ride, and drain out my hull. When I put my trailer back down, about a half gallon of water runs from the back of the hull, under the engine. No problems there, Both of them held just under 2 pounds of pressure with zero loss in 24 hours. So, it was definitely looking like crank seals were the culprit. I decided to flush out the RV case. What I did was hook up a vacuum pump to the RV oil return line to the tank. What came out was rather dark & dirty looking.Jun 16, 2014 · Jun 16, 2014. #2. Interesting...Really all that needs to be done when replacing the carbon seal is pulling the pump and driveshaft. Make sure to FIRST slide the "tophat" shaped seal towards the back to reveal the clip (or Oring) that holds it in place. Its tough to get it apart after the pump is removed so do that first. 3. Supercharger Failures. Another common problem on Sea-Doos is supercharger failure. It's a lesser-known fact that the supercharger on most Sea-Doos requires periodic inspection and rebuilding.. Although the manufacturer claims the supercharger to be "maintenance-free" on the latest Sea-Doo models, they still need a regular inspection.Full instructions for wear ring replacement on Sea-Doo 4-Tec watercraft. Performed on a 2012 GTR 215 with iBR (intelligent Brake and Reverse), this video tak... Sea Doo RXP X 300 sinking to the bottom of the Ocean from carbon seal failure. Watch my past video talking about SeaDoo carbon seal problems. Out riding my B...Sea Doo RXP X 300 sinking to the bottom of the Ocean from carbon seal failure. Watch my past video talking about SeaDoo carbon seal problems. Out riding my B...To reduce the chance of seal failure due to contamination, consider the following factors: Make sure all system elements are fully cleaned before assembly. Pay special attention to small metal debris from the machining process. Conduct frequent checks on the oil in the system to determine the level of contamination.Question 2: How many reasons are there for a carbon seal to fail? As far as i know they are, 1- flushing ski for too long (longer than 3-5min) 2- cavitation, riding ski with intake grate clogged with debris. (longer than 3-5min) 3- cavitation, riding ski jumping waves (longer than 3-5min) 4- mis aligned driveshaft. kansas state nfl draft prospects 2023what time does kansas university play Sea-Doo - Passenger Seat May Unlatch from Watercraft - Risk of Being Ejected with Seat Read full notice. 3/15/2022. Sea-Doo® Spark® Audio mounting system - Audio portable system may dislodge Read full notice. 6/4/2021. Possible Wheel Loss Read full notice. 2/27/2020.The support ring will cut into the Carbon ring causing an uneven gap. ***Lack of service inspections by your dealer to help avoid this issue altogether*** ###A Protect hose that has shrunk over time allowing a gap between the Carbon ring seal and the support ring allowing an excessive water leak. ### It is part of the service inspection at ...Sea Doo PWC Performance; Sea Doo Open Discussion; Above Forum Ads. Collapse. Announcement. Collapse. No announcement yet. Is this a carbon seal failure? Collapse ...Jun 26, 2013 · Hey guys, this is my first post on the forum, but i have been lurking for awhile reading as much as possible. I bought a 97 sea doo challenger (single engine) as a project boat. I tuned up the engine and etc, but now the only thing that stands in my way is the carbon seal. For some reason the... Jun 16, 2014 · Jun 16, 2014. #2. Interesting...Really all that needs to be done when replacing the carbon seal is pulling the pump and driveshaft. Make sure to FIRST slide the "tophat" shaped seal towards the back to reveal the clip (or Oring) that holds it in place. Its tough to get it apart after the pump is removed so do that first. 27 thg 4, 2022 ... Here, we look at the top reasons pump seals fail and what you can do to avoid them. Pump seals are the most critical component of pumps. Seals ...A seal makes a sound that is a mixture of a bark and an eerie whaling sound, depending on the species of seal. Sea lions are known to bark whenever they come out of the water as they snort to clear their nostrils.Jul 25, 2011 · Well-Known Member. Jul 25, 2011. #6. SabrToothSqrl said: when the ski sinks to the bottom of the (lake, pond, river, ocean).... then you know it's really bad. That's why they changed from the bearing pack to the carbon seal. It's dam near impossible to have a catastrophic failure of the carbon seal. A. Nov 22, 2018 · 2018 GTR230. Carbon seal failure (twice). Once at 35 hours, again at 42. Videos here; 11-22-2018, 06:37 PM My 2018 GTR230 had a carbon seal failure with symptoms becoming apparent at right about 32 hours on the hour meter. Dec 18, 2015 · Sea-Doo PWC. ACE & 4-Tec Sea-Doo PWC Forum . New carbon seal. Thread starter shucky; Start date ... New carbon seal. Thread starter shucky; Start date Dec 18, 2015; Seal failure. Natural leakage. CCS. Seismic interpretation. Centroid analysis. 1 ... This condition suggests that minor faults do not produce a flow barrier for ...Sep 25, 2019 · ( its the carbon seal) i didnt take carbon seal pictures yet. after three weeks i know the dealer didnt even put ski in water. i thought dealer that the hoses are suppose to leak in reverse the dealer said now way. now hes is telling me there suppost to spray ( your not suppose to drive in reverse) i said look at pg 109 that how the manual tell ... In a nutshell, there are five typical causes of Sea-Doo carbon ring failures, which are as follows: Normal wear and tear. Factory faults. … Sea-Doo PWC. ACE & 4-Tec Sea-Doo PWC Forum . New carbon seal. Thread starter shucky; Start date ... New carbon seal. Thread starter shucky; Start date Dec 18, 2015; Navy SEAL History - Navy SEALs have their origins in the events that followed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Learn more about Navy SEAL history. Advertisement In 1941, after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, U.S. troops were forced to...Sale. 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Aug 22, 2021. #3. VEKMAN2002 said: Recently I purchased a few parts that are confirmed correct for my 96 GTX. The wear ring measures 3/16” wider than the housing should it not be flush like the original. Likely it would inhibit proper reinstallation of the pump. Also. I got a carbon ring kit. And the washers that seat inside the ring seal are ...1. Sea-Doo Carbon Ring Failures. There’s no question that the biggest design flaw of Sea-Doos is their carbon ring sealing. What is a carbon ring on a Sea-Doo? In a nutshell, it’s a seal on the driveshaft that prevents water from entering the engine compartment. 129. Aug 27, 2023. dcm0123. D. 2-Stroke SeaDoo Sport Boat Forum. I've been enjoying my boat for some time now, but have been trying to chase down a large cavitation issue. 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Please check you part number before placing an …Dec 18, 2015 · Dec 19, 2015. #6. The carbon seal floats over or around the shaft. It does not touch the shaft. It is the pressure of the boot that keeps it tight against the metal collar. If it wobbles about, something isn't aligned well. It should sit there and move maybe a tiny bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. 774 subscribers 3.4K views 8 months ago I filmed this a while ago but figured I would upload how to know if your carbon seal needs replacing/servicing. Update the ski was fine but the black... Jun 2, 2017 · Member. Jun 2, 2017. #6. seadoorxpx said: Hey, so I was riding my 2014 rxpx 260 out yesterday for about 2 hours and on my way back to the ramp (cruising at 20-30mph) the engine suddenly lost power to about 15mph full throttle and was ticking bad. 10 seconds later started knocking heaving and within 5seconds it completely locked up. Navy SEALs must be able to hold their breath underwater for at least two minutes. 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OEM quality aftermarket replacement parts ; Includes the following: Shaft Boot 271-001-422 / Drive Shaft C-Clip 271-001-577 / Support Ring 271-001-434 / Carbone Ring 271-001-420 / Qty.2 O-Ring 293-300-107Sea-Doo 1603 300HP 16-20 Carbon Seal Kit *SALE* – Australian Jet Ski Parts. OFF SEASON TRADING HOURS - Mon - Fri 8am - 4:00pm. Shop. Popular Categories. New Products. Sale Items.Feb 7, 2010 · Feb 9, 2010. #7. The 95 XP (720) has a 20" shaft and the 95 XP800 has a 21" shaft. This was the only year that the XP's had a 3" pump extension that gave better top speed. Unfortunately, the only models that have the right length driveshaft for you, use the new style carbon seal. Chester. My ski is a 2018 SeaDoo GTR230. With 52 hours showing on the hour meter, the ski has needed the carbon seal replaced 3 times. This time, the dealership infor...Carbon is also a critical component in some of the hard face materials used in mechanical seals because it combines with metals at high temperatures to form metallic carbides. These materials include tungsten carbide and silicon carbide. These carbides provide superior hardness and stiffness.Yes it is possible and it's done all the time. Race ski's always seem to have the older style. However, you should carry a 8mm screwdriver to loosen the rear clamp of your accordion boot. Slide that baby forward a little (1/2") to put some more pressure on the spot where the seal meets the SS ring on the drive shaft.Jasondpals. New Member. Aug 20, 2021. #1. I have a new-to-me ‘97 GTX 787 that will not accelerate from a stop. If you floor it, the RPMs jump to 8k and the jet ski doesn’t move very fast. if you gently work your way up to on-plane, it can go 40-45 mph. I suspect it’s cavitation from somewhere, but when I look at carbon seal symptoms ...Mar 27, 2011 · #1 hey guys have noticed the past couple of times ive gone out on the ski that i have a really bad cavitation problem when i take off mainly when i have a second or third person on board or if im towing. A carbon seal can wear prematurely if the driveshaft becomes out of alignment (such as due to engine mount failure ... Our experts say a Sea-Doo carbon seal is ... Sea Doo RXP X 300 sinking to the bottom of the Ocean from carbon seal failure. Watch my past video talking about SeaDoo carbon seal problems. Out riding my B...FuelTech Plug-And-Play Harness Available for Sea-Doo 325. 10: 48: FuelTech Plug-And-Play Harness Available for Sea-Doo 325. by 1tommygunner1927. Today, 10:53 AM. Sub-Forums: FuelTech Sea Doo (5/21) ... how to seal up other hole? by t0mmy91. Hello all, i hope all is well. i now have 4 mid 90's skis. 2 1995 waveraider deluxe, 1995 wave venture ...May 4, 2013. #4. I think it is more of an issue of the life expectancy of the rubber bellows more than the carbon ring itself. From what I understand the rubber bellows essentially act as a spring seal that compresses the carbon seal tight against the stainless steel clip. Over time, the rubber bellows gets weak and looses its elasticity (as ... RUTHLESS SEA-DOO 230/300 OPEN LOOP COOLING 160°F High Flow Fail-Safe Thermostat. RUTHLESS SEA-DOO 230/300 OPEN LOOP COOLING 160°F High Flow Fail-Safe Thermostat. Regular price $389.99 Sale price $389.99 Regular price $399.99 Unit price / per . Sale Sold out. RUTHLESS SEA-DOO CARBON SEAL REINFORCEMENT …Jan 9, 2018. #3. It's not possible that a stone ripped the oil seal. There is a carbon seal and a carbon seal bellows that seals out the lake water. There is a separate oil seal about 5" away on the driveshaft that seals the oil in the motor. 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Rebuild kit for drive line. OEM Quality components. Exact items pictured. Includes the following: Drive Shaft C-Clip 271-001-577. Support Ring 271-001-434. Carbone Ring 271-001-420 / 295-501-174.Hey guys, this is my first post on the forum, but i have been lurking for awhile reading as much as possible. I bought a 97 sea doo challenger (single engine) as a project boat. I tuned up the engine and etc, but now the only thing that stands in my way is the carbon seal. For some reason the...Post topics relevant to Sea-Doo personal watercrafts in this ... My 98 SPX is cavitating slightly and is leaking water into the hull at a break neck pace through the carbon seal. ... what i did was loosen the clamp closest to the pump and push the boot towards the motor have rode about 20 hrs on it no problems yet but eventually i ...To troubleshoot the drive shaft, pull it out and examine the carbon seal and collar. If they look damaged or not quite right, then replace with new parts. If the steel c-clip is missing, the boat will leak. Inspect the inner venturi nozzle on the jet pump, if both bailer tubes are not in the nozzle or are missing, then they need replaced. Learn how to find faulty seals and what you can do to avoid these issues. ... As valve stem seals begin to fail, carbon buildup forms, which also affects ...Sea Doo Carbon Seal Drive Line Rebuild Repair Kit & Boot All 717 720 787 800 951 Titan 757 Performance. SKU: CR-SD-110K / BB-SD-104-01 Brand: Titan 757 Performance ... SEA-DOO DRIVE LINE REBUILD KIT W/ BOOT . Complete rebuild kit for drive line ; OEM Quality components ; Exact items picturedOct 30, 2016 · Aug 24, 2023. 2-Stroke Sea-Doo PWC Forum. Hi everyone! I have this Ski and its supposed to have a rebuilt motor 14 hrs old. So i assume its run in. Racing around on the water yesterday at Eildon and it suddenly developed a bad vibration like a switch was flicked. Turned back and headed to shore. Seal Designs. Most seal designs are manufactured to operate with a maximum angular misalignment of 0.003-in. (0.08-mm). This includes the out-of-square tolerance and the shaft-to-seal chamber bore concentricity. There are two primary designs used to accommodate misalignment. One design utilizes a rotating compression unit …Mar 30, 2021. #1. I want to inspect and replace (if needed) the carbon seal and ring seal carrier (hat) to get rid of cavitation on hard acceleration from stand still on my 96 GTX. I had previously inspected the impeller clearance, condition, wear ring and installed a neoprene seal. I also tried tightening the band clamps on the carbon ring and ...Jul 25, 2011 · Well-Known Member. Jul 25, 2011. #6. SabrToothSqrl said: when the ski sinks to the bottom of the (lake, pond, river, ocean).... then you know it's really bad. That's why they changed from the bearing pack to the carbon seal. It's dam near impossible to have a catastrophic failure of the carbon seal. A. 1. 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Hey everyone so I got an issue with my 1996 sea doo GSX 787 motor. I keep getting water into my hull and I had already replaced my carbon ring and the VTS boot on the jet pump due to it being torn. I checked the exhaust cause I know that they are somewhat known for cracking and didn’t seem to find anything …1. Sea-Doo Carbon Ring Failures. There’s no question that the biggest design flaw of Sea-Doos is their carbon ring sealing. What is a carbon ring on a Sea-Doo? In a nutshell, it’s … Dec 19, 2015. #6. The carbon seal floats over or around the shaft. It does not touch the shaft. It is the pressure of the boot that keeps it tight against the metal collar. If it wobbles about, something isn't aligned well. It should sit there and move maybe a tiny bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk.#1 hey guys have noticed the past couple of times ive gone out on the ski that i have a really bad cavitation problem when i take off mainly when i have a second or third person on board or if im towing.Jun 21, 2016 · Tuning, modifications and discussion of the Sea Doo RXP, RXT, RXPX, 4-tec PWC performance skis. I filmed this a while ago but figured I would upload how to know if your carbon seal needs replacing/servicing. Update the ski was fine but the black powder/...#1 · Mar 8, 2023. Hi everyone, I saw this on EB : Sea-Doo Carbon Seal Driveshaft Upgrade Kit - all 2014+ Spark 2UP 3UP TRIXX 60 90 | eBay. Has anyone …The carbon seal is only cooled when it’s in the water – whether idling in one spot or at speed – so letting it spin out of the water too long can damage the sensitive part. But that’s not all for our 2018 Sea-Doo RXT-X 300. We also got our hands on a RIVA Racing Speed Control Override Module. 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For more than twenty-five years, Sea-Doo watercraft have stood at the forefront of the industry. The carbon ring / seal carrier form a face seal. Radial alignment is not too important IMO. Now I'm not talking about a carrier bearing arrangement (or what ever they are called). Don't know the first thing about 'em. If you've ever busted into your dishwasher, you would have seen a similar seal arrangement.6. Views. 257. Sep 13, 2022. mikidymac. My carbon seal started leaking so I ordered a new one. OEM seadoo seal btw. I put it on and push it all the way back & it was pretty loose. I redo it and scoot the seal up some & it's pretty tight now but I can still pull it back if I pull pretty hard.Sea Doo 4-Tec Carbon Ring Seal Drive Line Rebuild Kit & Boot RXP RXPX RXTX GTX. $62.95 $ 62. 95. In Stock. Ships from and sold by Bay Area Powersports. + Sea-Doo New OEM Jet Pump Ball Bearing Grease, 293550032. ... Sea Doo 4-Tec Drive Shaft Carbon Carbone Ring Seal Rebuild Kit RXP RXT GTX.Hey guys, this is my first post on the forum, but i have been lurking for awhile reading as much as possible. I bought a 97 sea doo challenger (single engine) as a project boat. I tuned up the engine and etc, but now the only …SBT Carbone/Graphite Ring for Sea-Doo 271001420. No reviews yet. Write a review! SKU: 76-113-03. Brand: SBT. OEM: 271001420, 295501153, 295501199. $35.90. Quantity: Buy in monthly payments with Affirm on orders over $50.Carbon is also a critical component in some of the hard face materials used in mechanical seals because it combines with metals at high temperatures to form metallic carbides. These materials include tungsten carbide and silicon carbide. These carbides provide superior hardness and stiffness.Okay so I finished completely restoring my 1996 seadoo challenge, came to the last step which is to install a new carbon seal and stainless support ring. The stainless steel ring which has 2 o rings inside gave me sooo much trouble that i had to use wood just to slide the oring into position.that the Sea-Doo’s carbon seal was defective. Ze carbon seal encircles the driveshaft as it comes out through the hull and into the pump and is meant to provide the Sea-Doo with a waterproof seal. 18. Junco was forced to purchase a new carbon seal to replace the defective one. Junco paid around $90 for the replacement carbon seal. 19.New Aftermarket SeaDoo Drive Line Rebuild / Repair Kit with Boot. OEM quality replacement parts. Kit Includes the Following Components: Drive Shaft Boot 272000041/272000777/273300032 Carbon Ring 271000042/272000770 Drive Shaft C-Clip 271000135 Support Ring 272000064 O-Ring 293300032 (Quantity 2) Please ensure your … Checking the seal setting for proper working height. Checking for proper running clearances between the shaft and primary ring at operating temperature. Reviewing flush system design, increasing flush flow rate. Reviewing details of seal selection. Using distributed flush design instead of single point flush. Checking for mating ring distortion.Some mechanical seals wear out with use and some fail prior to wearing out. The seal face is the only part of a mechanical seal designed to wear out. Mechanical face seals should last until the carbon face wears away. If the seal starts leaking before that happens and the seal requires replacement, then the seal has failed. More than 85% of all ...Jasondpals. New Member. Aug 20, 2021. #1. I have a new-to-me ‘97 GTX 787 that will not accelerate from a stop. If you floor it, the RPMs jump to 8k and the jet ski doesn’t move very fast. if you gently work your way up to on-plane, it can go 40-45 mph. I suspect it’s cavitation from somewhere, but when I look at carbon seal symptoms ... New Aftermarket SeaDoo Drive Line Rebuild / Repair Kit with Boot. OEM quality replacement parts. Kit Includes the Following Components: Drive Shaft Boot 272000041/272000777/273300032 Carbon Ring 271000042/272000770 Drive Shaft C-Clip 271000135 Support Ring 272000064 O-Ring 293300032 (Quantity 2) Please ensure your model and year is listed below for proper fitment. This part will ONLY work on ... Tuning, modifications and discussion of the Sea Doo RXP, RXT, RXPX, 4-tec PWC performance skis.Jul 9, 2020 · Active Member. Jul 11, 2020. #5. If you do not have a bilge pump "any" leak is pretty serious as far as possible sinking goes. More than that a leaking carbon seal will cavitate the impeller real fast and that will also need to be replaced. Not open for further replies. Brand new seadoo - carbon seal failure. 05-07-2020, 04:41 AM. Hi guy's, About two weeks ago I was the proud owner of a brand new seadoo rxp x 300. Within the a few hours on of use , I noticed some black stuff in the hull. Over the next couple of days of running in the ski , just doing boring laps of a flat lake and went to flush and wash down ... The support ring will cut into the Carbon ring causing an uneven gap. ***Lack of service inspections by your dealer to help avoid this issue altogether*** ###A Protect hose that has shrunk over time allowing a gap between the Carbon ring seal and the support ring allowing an excessive water leak. ### It is part of the service inspection at ...Mar 27, 2011. #2. It's hard to tell if the carbon seal is warn without a full disassembly. A quick and dirty test is to put a blob of waterproof grease on the face of the seal. If the cavitation goes away... then your seal is leaking air. If you decide to change the seal... you need to change the boot, and the O-rings in the stainless ring too.I'm very very sad to say that I sold my 2018 RXTX 300 beautiful beast! I ride by myself in the ocean and all this Carbon Seal failures that I hear really scares me to death. I installed two bilge pumps, I flush the RXTX only 30 seconds after every ride with Salt-away and even this couldn't stop me from selling my RXTX. I was really sad to see ...Needle movement will indicate that a signal is being sent to the buzzer, but the buzzer is not working. (we already knew this, but we need to see if the mpem is sending a signal) 3) Remove the lanyard, but keep the meter hooked up. Press the start button 5 times and again look for deflection of the needle.This clip was taken from The Watercraft Journal IRL podcast titled, "Whoops! We Gotta Answer Your Questions." You can watch it in its entirety HERE: https://...Jul 13, 2018 · But I would replace the boot too with an OEM one. That should get you back in action. I also like to seal the ride shoe to the hull along the seams, zero chances for disturbing the flow and creating turbulence. OSD Sea Doo Carbon Seal Kit - Heavy Duty (2 STROKE) [OSD2004] - $54.99 HD vs.. Stocker A recent issue with carbon seals has surfaced on Sea-Doo watercraft in Australia. It has been found that one in every five of these watercrafts has a defective carbon seal. This was a problem attributed to the faulty hulls. The company has already addressed the issue and refunded the affected owners.Drive Shaft Tool Carbon Seal Tool OEM 529 036 026 RXP RXT GTX. $97.99. $49.95. $57.95. $39.90. Sea Doo Carbon Seal Drive Line Rebuild Repair Kit & Boot All 717 720 787 800 951. $49.00. SeaDoo 4Tec Drive Shaft Boot Bellow & Bearing 420832648 GTX 155 185 215 255 260. $88.95.To reduce the chance of seal failure due to contamination, consider the following factors: Make sure all system elements are fully cleaned before assembly. Pay special attention to small metal debris from the machining process. Conduct frequent checks on the oil in the system to determine the level of contamination.Mar 30, 2021. #1. I want to inspect and replace (if needed) the carbon seal and ring seal carrier (hat) to get rid of cavitation on hard acceleration from stand still on my 96 GTX. I had previously inspected the impeller clearance, condition, wear ring and installed a neoprene seal. I also tried tightening the band clamps on the carbon ring and ...that the Sea-Doo’s carbon seal was defective. Ze carbon seal encircles the driveshaft as it comes out through the hull and into the pump and is meant to provide the Sea-Doo with a waterproof seal. 18. Junco was forced to purchase a new carbon seal to replace the defective one. Junco paid around $90 for the replacement carbon seal. 19. #1 · Mar 8, 2023. Hi everyone, I saw this on EB : Sea-Doo Carbon Seal Driveshaft Upgrade Kit - all 2014+ Spark 2UP 3UP TRIXX 60 90 | eBay. Has anyone …Jul 17, 2021 · I just baught a cheap 2015 2up ace HO with only 23 hours on it, I would not have even considered a 2014-16 if I didn't see the aftermarket carbon seal upgrade, besides the rust on the outside of the crank which the carbon seal would eliminate, the crankshaft splines are under water on the original 2 water seal system so if the boot rips that connect the crank and driveshaft, water washes all ... Visible Wear and Tear. When inspecting your wear ring, you may notice abrasions or grooves within the ring. These can be caused by debris such as rocks, twigs, seaweed, trash, or excessive buildup in your impeller. The surface of your wear ring should be smooth with minimal scratches.On The Shaft Failure. In 2010, the RXT came with a splined shaft that the impeller fit on. This shaft was defective and over time allowed the splines on the shaft/impeller mating to "strip" or wear away, allowing the shaft to spin, while the impeller didn't move. Sea Doo apparently corrected this problem in 2011 by going back to an …A seal makes a sound that is a mixture of a bark and an eerie whaling sound, depending on the species of seal. Sea lions are known to bark whenever they come out of the water as they snort to clear their nostrils.... seal failure. Video Thumbnail. Tap for sound. 15. 15. 0:20. Without the process ... In Summary - Why Do We Use Mechanical Seals? No “visible” leak - seals do ... Learn how to find faulty seals and what you can do to avoid these issues. ... As valve stem seals begin to fail, carbon buildup forms, which also affects ... If a Sea Doo takes on water there are usually only 2 causes. One of the cooling hoses is leaking or the carbon seal on the impeller shaft is leaking. Carefully check all the hoses for leaks. If they are fine, you can sometimes see the carbon seal leaking under the engine using a flashlight and a mirror.Aug 12, 2012 · Aug 12, 2012. #2. Sea Dooby said: I'm new here and to seadoo boats. I just bought a 95 sportster and one thing I noticed is that alot of water is coming in around the driveshaft where is goes through the hull. I've been doing some reading here and from what I've learned I think there is a carbon seal around the shaft that probbaly needs replacing. 29 thg 7, 2019 ... ... SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden. Find articles ... The HNBR compound contains 80 phr of filler (mostly carbon black) as well as 5 phr of plasticizer.Okay so I finished completely restoring my 1996 seadoo challenge, came to the last step which is to install a new carbon seal and stainless support ring. The stainless steel ring which has 2 o rings inside gave me sooo much trouble that i had to use wood just to slide the oring into position.Jul 25, 2011 · Well-Known Member. Jul 25, 2011. #6. SabrToothSqrl said: when the ski sinks to the bottom of the (lake, pond, river, ocean).... then you know it's really bad. That's why they changed from the bearing pack to the carbon seal. It's dam near impossible to have a catastrophic failure of the carbon seal. A. Simply put, Sea-Doo features a unique seal that surrounds the driveshaft, which is a metal rod driving the impeller directly. This seal blocks water so that it cannot leak into the Sea-Doo’s hull next to the rod. This seal features a small ring, known as a CARBON RING, that tightly surrounds the rod (driveshaft).Recently I’ve seen a lot of Facebook groups discussing carbon seal replacement specifically on supercharged skis. Some say you don’t have to remove the super...#1 · Mar 8, 2023. Hi everyone, I saw this on EB : Sea-Doo Carbon Seal Driveshaft Upgrade Kit - all 2014+ Spark 2UP 3UP TRIXX 60 90 | eBay. Has anyone …129. Aug 27, 2023. dcm0123. D. 2-Stroke SeaDoo Sport Boat Forum. I've been enjoying my boat for some time now, but have been trying to chase down a large cavitation issue. I've rebuilt the pumps, changed the props, resealed the units to the boat, etc. As I had ruled out all the 'cheap' and easy stuff, I finally I decided to replace the carbon ...The carbon cycle is important because all living things are made of carbon in one way or another. The carbon cycle is how carbon is exchanged throughout the earth: between the atmosphere, oceans, ecosystem and geosphere. If the carbon cycle...Jun 16, 2014 · Jun 16, 2014. #2. Interesting...Really all that needs to be done when replacing the carbon seal is pulling the pump and driveshaft. Make sure to FIRST slide the "tophat" shaped seal towards the back to reveal the clip (or Oring) that holds it in place. Its tough to get it apart after the pump is removed so do that first. Sea-Doo PWC. ACE & 4-Tec Sea-Doo PWC Forum ... Jet pump failure: Carbon Seal? Thread starter charleslauria; ... New Member. Aug 3, 2016 #1 I think my carbon seal is ...Full instructions for wear ring replacement on Sea-Doo 4-Tec watercraft. Performed on a 2012 GTR 215 with iBR (intelligent Brake and Reverse), this video tak... Aug 12, 2012. #2. Sea Dooby said: I'm new here and to seadoo boats. I just bought a 95 sportster and one thing I noticed is that alot of water is coming in around the driveshaft where is goes through the hull. I've been doing some reading here and from what I've learned I think there is a carbon seal around the shaft that probbaly needs replacing.Nov 22, 2018 · 2018 GTR230. Carbon seal failure (twice). Once at 35 hours, again at 42. Videos here; 11-22-2018, 06:37 PM My 2018 GTR230 had a carbon seal failure with symptoms becoming apparent at right about 32 hours on the hour meter. that the Sea-Doo’s carbon seal was defective. Ze carbon seal encircles the driveshaft as it comes out through the hull and into the pump and is meant to provide the Sea-Doo with a waterproof seal. 18. Junco was forced to purchase a new carbon seal to replace the defective one. Junco paid around $90 for the replacement carbon seal. 19. Ride to the beat of the Sea-Doo Life with one of our curated Spotify playlists, like Summer Spice or Morning Magic. The Sea-Doo life is best shared, of course! Live it and love it to the max. Share your aquatic adventures #SeaDooLife. For more than twenty-five years, Sea-Doo watercraft have stood at the forefront of the industry.Sea-Doo 1603 300HP 16-20 Carbon Seal Kit *SALE* – Australian Jet Ski Parts. OFF SEASON TRADING HOURS - Mon - Fri 8am - 4:00pm. Shop. Popular Categories. New Products. Sale Items.Feb 9, 2010. #7. The 95 XP (720) has a 20" shaft and the 95 XP800 has a 21" shaft. This was the only year that the XP's had a 3" pump extension that gave better top speed. Unfortunately, the only models that have the right length driveshaft for you, use the new style carbon seal. Chester. Description. NEW SEADOO 4-TEC DRIVE LINE REBUILD KIT. Rebuild kit for drive line. OEM Quality components. Exact items pictured. Includes the following: Drive Shaft C-Clip 272-000-175 / 271-001-575. Support Ring 272-000-176. Carbone Ring 272-000-177 / 295-501-143 / 271-001-901.A carbon seal can wear prematurely if the driveshaft becomes out of alignment (such as due to engine mount failure ... Our experts say a Sea-Doo carbon seal is ...Jun 6, 2014 · Question 2: How many reasons are there for a carbon seal to fail? As far as i know they are, 1- flushing ski for too long (longer than 3-5min) 2- cavitation, riding ski with intake grate clogged with debris. (longer than 3-5min) 3- cavitation, riding ski jumping waves (longer than 3-5min) 4- mis aligned driveshaft. Apr 2, 2022 · 6. Views. 257. Sep 13, 2022. mikidymac. My carbon seal started leaking so I ordered a new one. OEM seadoo seal btw. I put it on and push it all the way back & it was pretty loose. I redo it and scoot the seal up some & it’s pretty tight now but I can still pull it back if I pull pretty hard. I am led to believe that the 2010 155 driveshaft was flawed and that Seadoo have also returned to using their previous design. The machine, while 8 years old has done under 100 hrs, with the 50 hourly done 20 months ago. Essentially a salt water life, but washed and flushed after use. I am a second owner.Sea Doo RXP X 300 sinking to the bottom of the Ocean from carbon seal failure. Watch my past video talking about SeaDoo carbon seal problems. Out riding my Beowulf …If you’re in the market for a personal watercraft, or “Sea Doo,” as they are commonly known, you may be overwhelmed by the number of models available. There are three main types of Sea Doo models: Rec Lite, Recreation, and Performance. RUTHLESS SEA-DOO 230/300 OPEN LOOP COOLING 160°F High Flow Fail-Safe Thermostat. RUTHLESS SEA-DOO 230/300 OPEN LOOP COOLING 160°F High Flow Fail-Safe Thermostat. Regular price $389.99 Sale price $389.99 Regular price $399.99 Unit price / per . Sale Sold out. RUTHLESS SEA-DOO CARBON SEAL REINFORCEMENT …Jul 18, 2019 · Highest ratedin this set of products This item: Sea-Doo New OEM Carbon Ring Kit, 295501200. 5.0 out of 5 stars. 2. $78.99. $78.99. Lowest Pricein this set of products. Sea Doo Drive Shaft Hose Boot Bellow 272000183 RXP RXT X RXPX RXTX 185 215 255 260. 4.8 out of 5 stars. Throttle bushings in the seal gland minimize the leakage leaving the seal gland and allows for detection of a seal failure . allows for detection of a seal.I Am Beowulf found subscribers when riding his jet ski at Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Subscribers where both riding 2020 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300. In this video one of s... No water comes out at all when i undo the bungs, there is just a little bit of water around the carbon seal and i find a carbon water trail like i posted in the first picture 2022 Seadoo RXP-X 2016 FZR Turbocharged 117MPHMade In USA from precision laser cut steel Textured black powdercoat paint finish Features a softgrip handle Fully adjustable threaded rod for adjustment to fit various models/engines listed Aftermarket for Seadoo Part # 529 036 026 (529036026) Fits Supercharged 4TEC's 215/230/255/260/300 and non supercharged 130/155/185 models …Aug 12, 2012. #2. Sea Dooby said: I'm new here and to seadoo boats. I just bought a 95 sportster and one thing I noticed is that alot of water is coming in around the driveshaft where is goes through the hull. I've been doing some reading here and from what I've learned I think there is a carbon seal around the shaft that probbaly needs replacing.Needle movement will indicate that a signal is being sent to the buzzer, but the buzzer is not working. (we already knew this, but we need to see if the mpem is sending a signal) 3) Remove the lanyard, but keep the meter hooked up. Press the start button 5 times and again look for deflection of the needle.Simply put, Sea-Doo features a unique seal that surrounds the driveshaft, which is a metal rod driving the impeller directly. This seal blocks water so that it cannot leak into the Sea-Doo’s hull next to the rod. This seal features a small ring, known as a CARBON RING, that tightly surrounds the rod (driveshaft).These models burn much more fuel and need more maintenance as the supercharger needs rebuilding regularly. Always keep these factors in mind before you select your model! When considering performance, Sea-Doo offers models from 60 HP to 300 HP, while Yahama’s WaveRunners are powered with 100 HP to 250 HP engines.Other times, failure is a result of poor selection or installation errors. Here are 6 of the most common reasons mechanical seals can fail. ALLOWING THE PUMP TO RUN DRY. Allowing your pump to run dry can be very damaging to a mechanical seal. Under the right conditions, mechanical seals can experience thermal shock and shatter within 30 …Frequently bought together. This item: Drive Shaft Tool Carbon Seal Tool OEM 529 036 026 RXP RXT GTX. $9799. +. Sea-Doo New OEM Drive Shaft Holder, 529035986. $4299. +. SOLAS Impeller Prop Removal Tool Sea Doo RXP RXPX RXP-X RXT RXTX 215 255 300 HP. $1931.I Am Beowulf found subscribers when riding his jet ski at Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Subscribers where both riding 2020 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300. In this video one of s...3. Supercharger Failures. Another common problem on Sea-Doos is supercharger failure. It's a lesser-known fact that the supercharger on most Sea-Doos requires periodic inspection and rebuilding.. Although the manufacturer claims the supercharger to be "maintenance-free" on the latest Sea-Doo models, they still need a regular inspection.1. Sea-Doo Carbon Ring Failures. There’s no question that the biggest design flaw of Sea-Doos is their carbon ring sealing. What is a carbon ring on a Sea-Doo? In a nutshell, it’s a seal on the driveshaft that prevents water from entering the engine compartment.Jul 13, 2018 · But I would replace the boot too with an OEM one. That should get you back in action. I also like to seal the ride shoe to the hull along the seams, zero chances for disturbing the flow and creating turbulence. OSD Sea Doo Carbon Seal Kit - Heavy Duty (2 STROKE) [OSD2004] - $54.99 HD vs.. Stocker Nov 22, 2018 · 2018 GTR230. Carbon seal failure (twice). Once at 35 hours, again at 42. Videos here; 11-22-2018, 06:37 PM My 2018 GTR230 had a carbon seal failure with symptoms becoming apparent at right about 32 hours on the hour meter. When it comes to Sea-Doos, the carbon seal is often overlooked. However, a broken or worn carbon seal can cause air leaks in the pump, resulting in cavitation. What’s more, a damaged ring can even lead to a sunken Sea-Doo! Finally, air leaks may occur due to broken sealant in the pump. Mar 27, 2011. #2. It's hard to tell if the carbon seal is warn without a full disassembly. A quick and dirty test is to put a blob of waterproof grease on the face of the seal. If the cavitation goes away... then your seal is leaking air. If you decide to change the seal... you need to change the boot, and the O-rings in the stainless ring too. The leading reason why many Sea-Doos sink is arguably missing drain plugs. These small plugs are located on the rear side of the hull. As their name implies, the drains are used for draining bilge water from the Sea-Doo. If you forget to replace the drain plug before your next ride, your Sea-Doo can easily sink, as water will leak into the hull ...Ive pulled the drive shaft and carbon seal. there was a little bit of corrosion under the floating ring, but it isnt bad. the orings inside the floating ring look good, the c-clip looks pretty good, and the parts all fit together tight.Mar 27, 2011 · #1 hey guys have noticed the past couple of times ive gone out on the ski that i have a really bad cavitation problem when i take off mainly when i have a second or third person on board or if im towing. Checking the seal setting for proper working height. Checking for proper running clearances between the shaft and primary ring at operating temperature. Reviewing flush system design, increasing flush flow rate. Reviewing details of seal selection. Using distributed flush design instead of single point flush. Checking for mating ring distortion.The main causes of this problem. are too lean carb jetting, too hot spark plug range, too far. advanced ignition timing, too much compression for the. fuel's octane, or a general overheating problem. 4-MASHED DEBRIS. This piston crown has been damaged because debris entered the combustion chamber.Aug 4, 2022. ski-d00. ACE & 4-Tec Sea-Doo PWC Forum. Hey, so I was riding my 2014 rxpx 260 out yesterday for about 2 hours and on my way back to the ramp (cruising at 20-30mph) the engine suddenly lost power to about 15mph full throttle and was ticking bad. 10 seconds later started knocking heaving and within 5seconds it completely locked …2-Stroke Sea-Doo PWC Forum . Carbon Seal / leak question. Thread starter sunblock; Start date Jun 22, 2012; Status Not open for further replies. ... Did a full rebuild on my 96 GSX before the end of last season. got it on the water once and had a slow leak between the carbon seal and the stainless ring it sets against. I have no cavitation when ...Sep 10, 2011 · Jul 10, 2023. 2-Stroke Sea-Doo PWC Forum. I have a 1998 GSX Limited with carbone seal. I took it out today and found I had taken on water. I was looking around for the reason. I pushed back the bellows around the driveshaft and the water just flooded in. I looked in the manual and it has little on replacing this seal. Jul 11, 2017 · The support ring will cut into the Carbon ring causing an uneven gap. ***Lack of service inspections by your dealer to help avoid this issue altogether*** ###A Protect hose that has shrunk over time allowing a gap between the Carbon ring seal and the support ring allowing an excessive water leak. ### It is part of the service inspection at ... Jul 26, 2018 · Its important to locate actual water leak prior to replacing parts! Let's talk more about your Drive Line & it's components! Tuning, modifications and discussion of the Sea Doo RXP, RXT, RXPX, 4-tec PWC performance skis. I would wire brush the splines, use something to really clean the impeller side, use q tips to get all the grease out of the impeller side. Put new synthetic grease all over it. Make sure the bumper is in the end of the driveshaft.....before your grease the shaft up. Don't forget the plastic ring and seal. SeaDoo Carbon Seal Failure - How to know if your Carbon Seal might need Replacing. Jermaines SeaDoolife. 774 subscribers. 3.4K views 8 months ago. I filmed …Sea-Doo Polytec hulls and decks can be repaired using an adapted plastic welding procedure. Plastic welding is a clean, fast and cost-effective alternative t...Description. NEW SEADOO 4-TEC DRIVE LINE REBUILD KIT. Rebuild kit for drive line. OEM Quality components. Exact items pictured. Includes the following: Drive Shaft C-Clip 272-000-175 / 271-001-575. Support Ring 272-000-176. Carbone Ring 272-000-177 / 295-501-143 / 271-001-901.Sea-Doo 185 215 255 260HP 4-Tec Carbon Ring Drive Line Rebuild Kit with Boot. OEM quality aftermarket replacement parts ; Includes the following: Shaft Boot 271-001-422 / Drive Shaft C-Clip 271-001-577 / Support Ring 271-001-434 / Carbone Ring 271-001-420 / Qty.2 O-Ring 293-300-1076. Views. 257. Sep 13, 2022. mikidymac. My carbon seal started leaking so I ordered a new one. OEM seadoo seal btw. I put it on and push it all the way back & it was pretty loose. I redo it and scoot the seal up some & it’s pretty tight now but I can still pull it back if I pull pretty hard. Sea Doo Carbon Seal Drive Line Rebuild Repair Kit & Boot All 717 720 787 800 951 Titan 757 Performance. SKU: CR-SD-110K / BB-SD-104-01 Brand: Titan 757 Performance ... SEA-DOO DRIVE LINE REBUILD KIT W/ BOOT . Complete rebuild kit for drive line ; OEM Quality components ; Exact items picturedApr 2, 2022 · 6. Views. 257. Sep 13, 2022. mikidymac. My carbon seal started leaking so I ordered a new one. OEM seadoo seal btw. I put it on and push it all the way back & it was pretty loose. I redo it and scoot the seal up some & it’s pretty tight now but I can still pull it back if I pull pretty hard. Is it possible that the carbon seal on the driveshaft can not leak water into the hull but still cause bad cavitation coming out of the hole? .................... Absolutely. …Some mechanical seals wear out with use and some fail prior to wearing out. The seal face is the only part of a mechanical seal designed to wear out. Mechanical face seals should last until the carbon face wears away. If the seal starts leaking before that happens and the seal requires replacement, then the seal has failed. I've been doing some reading here and from what I've learned I think there is a carbon seal around the shaft that probbaly needs replacing.Needle movement will indicate that a signal is being sent to the buzzer, but the buzzer is not workingIf you do not have a bilge pump "any" leak is pretty serious as far as possible sinking goesI checked the exhaust cause I know that they are somewhat known for cracking and didn’t seem to find anything …1What is a carbon ring on a Sea-Doo? In a nutshell, it’s a seal on the driveshaft that prevents water from entering the engine compartmentFind articles ..Exact items picturedIt is the pressure of the boot that keeps it tight against the metal collarIf it wobbles about, something isn't aligned wellWhen inspecting your wear ring, you may notice abrasions or grooves within the ringOne design utilizes a rotating compression unit …Mar 30, 2021Junco paid around $90 for the replacement carbon sealWatch my past video talking about SeaDoo carbon seal problemsRemove the Jet PumpI want to inspect and replace (if needed) the carbon seal and ring seal carrier (hat) to get rid of cavitation on hard acceleration from stand still on my 96 GTXPay in 4 interest-free installments of $29.75 withBut they say the shaft is a different designSummary of Contents for Sea-doo RXP-X 260Possible Wheel Loss Read full notice