At first i was like "nah, ill just buy a whole new pump". Then i saw theyr $600. So i will rebuild mine. What should a rebuild kit cost? I see whole kits as cheap as $40. But id rather opt for a little more reasurance of the quality
Today I saw your very instructive video and tried to find the tools but I'm not sure, could you tell me the names and where I can buy them. 2011 Seadoo GTI LTD 155. Thanks and regards.
Just rebuilt mine, thanks for the video. Was able to take apart old bearing and use the outer race as a press tool to press the shaft/bearing into the housing. Worked perfectly. Used deep-well 30mm & 32mm sockets to install bearing on shaft. Vice was needed to take it apart but putting together you can do without. Didn’t need any specialty tools Struggled with installing a new wear ring, tried freezing the ring and heating the pump a couple times, didn’t work so well. Ended up using the press with a plate ontop of it and it worked perfectly. Definitely put anti seize in between the impeller and the shaft, ruined my threads on my solas by not using it. little tips and tricks that might help ya out 👍👍
@@hosh710 I don’t even freeze the rings anymore. Just make sure the beveled edge is flush into the housing, put a piece of 3/4” plywood over the ring, and hit with a dead blow. Goes right in. As far as putting antiseize on the threads, are you saying I didn’t do that because I did. Also, using the OEM tools is the safest way to do these. With all that pressure, the last thing you want is some socket slipping out of place and the bearing and shaft go flying. I show people the most correct way which is the safest.
@@SaltyDogPerformanceyour name is very fitting 😂 I’m just saying for ppl who are watching the video who might be struggling. I struggled with installing the ring, that’s why I was saying it was helpful for me to use the press, nothing wrong with the method you provided I tried that many times. Same with the anti seize, installed a impeller a long time ago, I personally didn’t use antiseize, and when taking it all apart I damaged the threads on the impeller and had to use my stock one again. You mentioned anti seize I think, I was just reiterating it And obviously it’s best to use the proper tools, just saying i did it perfectly and safely without needing any, so other ppl might be able to do the same
@SaltyDogPerformance ok understand, and thanks for the informative videos. Do you know the part number or the size of the impeller removal tool? For a 2018 gtx 230? Thanks in advance.
If you install the seals first and fill the cavity under the pump bearing with grease it will force lubricate and purge the new bearing with fresh OEM grease. Notice the different color of the new bearing lube in the bearing and the seadoo pump grease. There will also be no voids for water to easily seep in. Nice job on the video and wisely packing the seals with grease.
@@SaltyDogPerformance, Lots of ways to skin a cat and it's now the way I do it now. Try it I think you will like how the grease pushes through the bearing. I do not like mixing different types of grease in a critical item known to have a high failure rate and have actually gone so far as cleaning new bearings then hand pack with seadoo lube before installation. You did it differently than I do.
You didn't talk about putting grease on the bearings. Do they come with grease? If you are going to clean and use the old bearings is there a particular way to grease them?
@@SaltyDogPerformance you are single handedly answer all my maintenance questions. I have a strong automotive background but I’m fairly new to the PWC world and I like to do all the work on my own toys. Thank you again.
@@SaltyDogPerformance as far a general maintenance I think you covered it for me. Pump rebuild, impeller and wear ring replacement, carbon seal replacement and checking the slip on the charger are all things I wanted to see. My pump bearing and carbon seal are still good but great info for down the road.
This is probably beyond what most people want to see but if ever you have a customer in need of a motor rebuild I can watch motor builds all day especially if it’s performance oriented. 😊
I replaced my wear ring and impeller. At the end of your video, how easy should it spin? I have some resistance on mine so wonder if I should replace the shaft bearings.
@@SaltyDogPerformance Thank you so much for that reply. The experienced ticket writer at the dealership said RPM and Speed would drop if the wear ring was worn. I have a 2022 GTR 230. I was able to hit 8,000 RPM any time the water was smooth enough to try it; in Iowa(2022), Minnesota (2022) and Florida (Feb 2023). In May 2023 I took it in for a recall (DESS Post related) and since then I have not seen 8000 RPM, it goes to 7900 then quiclky drops to 7800RPM. I think there is a chance they flashed the computer or the DESS key post replacement caused the RPM drop.
Hi, just dropped 2019 GTX230 off today for a service and got a call from dealer for these exact faults, bearing needing replacement and impeller splines rusted and worn. Would you expect this at 75-80hours? Great video. Thanks
Sounds like that jet pump has never been taken off in 4+ years. The minimum service interval for greasing the splines on the driveshaft is every 2 years or 200hrs. Whichever comes first. If you ride salt water, I recommend taking off the jet pump once a year and inspecting it and regreasing the splines.
Thanks, been serviced every year, including “remove, check and grease pump and wear ring, inspect impeller and wear ring”. Given dry/rusted condition of splines looks like they’ve never been greased in 75 hours. Thanks for the recommendation on saltwater.
Well you shouldn’t be doing work like this unless you have the right tools to begin with. This is one reason labor rates are high. The cost of tools to do it isn’t cheap. However, if you do it enough, the initial cost pays for itself
@@SaltyDogPerformance i want to say a samsung but it's tough because my dryer is an LG and it sings to me, too. haha. i heard it at around 18 minutes i think when i was at work. love your video, i wasn't trying to be an ass earlier.
The press was $150 when I bought it plus maybe $100 for the OEM tools. After 2 jet pump rebuilds you have already saved money by not having to take it to the dealer. Especially since dealers charge $150hr for labor these days.
@@andyholinka3107 "Anyone with $250 to burn can do this". What's the alternative? Buy a new aftermarket jet pump for $500, or a new OEM jet pump for over $1000? Or bring it to the dealer for them to do a jet pump rebuild for $600? If you can't afford $250 to rebuild a jet pump, then PWC's are absolutely not a hobby for you, that's on the cheap end.
Appreciate the video man. We just rebuilt a 2018 RXTX pump for first time and your step by step instruction sure made it a success. I fought my 2019 trying to remove and install wear ring but the torch and the dead blow technique worked great. Thanks again bro!
@@jakgal041 LOL. The alternative is being resourceful. I took mine to a machine shop and had the bearings pressed for $40 If the alternatives listed are the only ones you can think of, you are a world class sucker and maybe its YOU that doesnt belong in powersports.
