1 2 3 Next K kilabez0 Member Jul 7, 2017 #1 Bought it last year 2000 GTX 951. I just pulled the pump out of my 97 GSX. For future reference, the ethanol in the gas is the culprit of the gaskets going so fast and adding Marine Stabil will correct this problem and keep them from drying out so fast. Checked fuel bowl/seperator. Using a mirror look down the throats of the carbs as you squeeze the throttle. yes i used only genuine mikuni carbs. but would that have any negative effect ??? Drove 3 miles; when restarted engine sounded like it was revving, put into gear & even with accelerator pedal to floor would not go above 10 MPH, usually staying at 5 MPH for 3 mile trip home. Mine completely unlocked after 8 hours. Check your carbs and flame resistant filters and dry them. what else could be wrong with it i should look for? i cant imagine losing a whole 15 mph due to altitude. Thanks for the input, I will check tonight when I get home. I wasnt sure if this was normal for the break in period or not. Did you receive any transfer of knowledge from the previous owner especially concerning the carbs. about our model specific steering systems and the different upgrades available for them. I didn't want to leave fuel in it over the winter but he insisted. Before running it anymore, replace any old gray tempo fuel lines and rebuild the carbs ( sticky how-to is on this forum) . What they found was one of the cylinders had lost compression. Went out yesterday and when you give it full throttle it just Rev's all the way to 8500 and won't go over 10 MPH. Low Oil Pressure. Finally, a faulty starter could also be why you can't start your Sea-Doo. . Answered by All Around Tech in 5 mins 13 years ago All Around Tech Auto Mechanic 5,748 satisfied customers Well-Known Member. Its brand new had 0H0M when put into the water. Won't go over 30mph. I'll have to go back and read my old posts. Hello, Thank you for allowing me to assist you, my name is ***** ***** I will be happy to assist you with your concern today. Then all of a sudden jumped up to 40mph (fastest speed ive been getting recently). Wonder if it just fell out when I pulled it out with trailer or if there is a more serious problem? It was running great on the trailer when I was done in October. Possible causes could relate to electrical issues like problems with the spark plugs, fuses, battery, wires and connections. You are using an out of date browser. My 2016 seadoo spark won't go faster than 6 mph. Then crank as soon as possible. i'm having a problem with my 2003 seadoo GTX di where it sputters and cant go over 20 mph or 5000 rpm when it's top speed is around 50 mph. So it sounds like the carbs and accelerator pump have to come off. Do not let it sit untill that is done. Would not go past 20 mph. Warm up is around 5000 rpm but in forward only hits around 3000 wide open. Before doing anything, do a compression test to confirm what shape the motor may be in and what you have to work with. You can also get the engine warm, cut the ski off and work the throttle 20-30 times, then try starting it back up, if it starts without having to hold the throttle wide open the accell pumps are not working. They are also booked out 6 weeks. I wouldn't use Seafoam in it but that's not your problem. I added stabilizer in the fall and Sea Foam in the spring and it seemed to clear up the lines. I own a 1998 Sea Doo GTI that I bought used in 2006 with only 90 hours. In fact, it was it's debut that year. The rebuild kit actually came with incorrect springs so I had to put the old ones back in to get the right pop off pressure. Spent the day on the lake breaking in the new SeaDoo when after the first hour all of a sudden the 2018 GTI 90 Base wont go o we 5 mph. #2. I have a 1999 xl1200 and I bought it a little over a month ago and it ran alright when i bought it, got it up a little past 50 mph but when i would first start to ride it, it would bog down when accelerating at low speeds, the problem go worse and now it bogs down so much it wont go over 10 mph, I am pretty sure it is the carburetor, I did a compression check and it was 117 in all 3 cylinders . Bleed the system. I checked nothing was in the intake by the impeller? When the engine will rev full rpms and the ONLY problem is lack of speed/bite/hole shot, this indicates cavitation, the most common cause of this is impeller and wear ring damage - check for gouges, cracks, bent, etc to wear ring and impeller, check pump housing not . You have something else major wrong. So what's to lose? It restarted then repeated died about 2 min later. If anything below the waterline breaks, it's the bilge alarm that will alert you and buy you time to address before it's too late to enjoy the rest of your day with minimal expense to repair. The wear ring is an aftermarket White wear ring not the OEM Seadoo Gray/blue one. Hopefully, it looks and is as good in the hull. JavaScript is disabled. The oil leak turned out to be to be a valve o ring and base gasket according to the guy that did the repair. All Material Copyright 2009 Watercraft Superstore. Wrong Fuel. Clogged Jet Pump/Cavitation. Before I really bite the bullet and take it in for a $$ service, was hoping someone could HELP!!!! Replaced all the fuel lines, rebuilt the carbs, new oil tank, new fuel filter. He started and ran it on the trailer and said after the fogging oil burned off it ran fine. all i know is seadoos have a lot of . Ok, when I bought my XP in Jan and lake tested it it ran perfectly, I have since then in the last couple months replaced the wear ring and all the fuel lines, I did make certain that the lines were put back into the correct spots, I also pulled 1 of the carbs apart (the FWD one) to check the screens and they were clean, I could not get the aft carb apart to check cause the screws were on too . It's like driving a new boat without the expense! Also, replace inline oil filter. Get a 2022 personal watercraft or SWITCH now with these amazing financing and coverage offers. If it clears and goes, this could be your problem. I was just having the same problem with my wife's ski and thanks to all the great suggestion from guy's on here I got it figured out. JavaScript is disabled. Written by ppguide Boat Jet Ski. Like I said earlier mine was easy to get past the flat spot when the accelerator pump was not working and would run fine all the way to 60mph. No there is no hole, just a bad picture at night. It's a carbed 951/947. You are right for the computer controlled break-in, it unlocks at a maximum of 10 hours (mine unlocked at about 7 hours). We picked it up from the dealer Saturday and took it out for the first time Sunday. It was the plugs. We don't email you SPAM, and the site is totally non-commercial. In one instance, I noticed that turning off the engine and restarting it clears some of the break in limitations. Engine Overheating. I have no idea what the accelerator pump nozzles look like. Clean and inspect fuel vents. Try pumping the throttle in slow increments to get past big. Strangely enough my neighbor bought a Wake edition and it didn't lock him. You might want to check out this thread if you still have grey fuel lines. It will start up fine, but once it gets above 10MPH, like you are goin to cruise on a plane, it's like it's not getting gas. Idles and stars fine. it runs good initially, but it seems like the longer you go, it starts to bog down, then it wont go over 5 or 10 mph. JJinSC Well-Known Member May 17, 2020 #2 Does not have to be fast, you just want the engine to get to operating temperature to "steam off" any moisture, while running lubricates it all. We also make numerous special model specific steering systems for various versions of Yamaha jet boats that offer a lot more than just improved steering at the dock . You are using an out of date browser. i have a 98 seadoo bombardier xp, just bought it We need to know what the rpms are doing in the water. It may not display this or other websites correctly. It's always worked great summer, after summer. This is our first jet ski. I actually have a thread open on that other forum as well, figure the more the merrier. Yes, running out of the water tells you nothing other than it runs. Switched users on the fly, and it stopped accelerating above 10-15 MPH at full throttle. Re: Boat won't go faster than 10 mph won't plane off. If that tests ok, Primary area of concern if you do not want to toast the engine, is the fuel delivery system and using the right oil. check out the. My girlfriend and I just bought a 2021 spark 3Up 90HP. Thanks for everyone's help. Dead Battery. However the impeller looks good so I just ordered a new wear ring and also a pump oil change kit. Bought it last year 2000 GTX 951. Should be 150psi. The engine 7.15.2020 Ted G. Marine Mechanic 4,761 Satisfied Customers How are you doing I have a 2015 season txt x 260 and it's 8.11.2017 Charles Car Specialist 5,752 Satisfied Customers Bought a used 99 3 seat seadoo 800cc. All the small engine work I've done over the years I would assume it needs a carb cleaning. Now that you have flooded the cylinders I would do a Compression check. Any ideas? Also if you did the test did the carbs hold pressure. This time it happened to me. Fule lines are the old gray ones but all look clean and are in great shape. I checked the pop off pressure and it was good. If not, there are plenty of threads here advising what should be done on these old skis. I bought these skis used and apparently it had been a long time since it was replaced. Changed plugs. Would not go past 20 mph. Tach is off All the motor info is in my signature I will find out Saturday when I get up to the lake. It was stored covered in a heated garage. I found a couple of fuel injectors online, one being an Accel universal injector for $82.68 and a Holley universal fuel injector for $99.19. I have a 98 seadoo gti. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Cobra Jet Steering: Think CJS for the BEST Jet Boat Steering mods and EZ Locks. which is beter than 30 mphlook at exhaust for small leaks ( motor wont run well on exhaust gas), check intake hoses for boost leak.if its that new try and get another if they cant fix itwhat state are you in ? Not sure if it is a limited or not, (it doesn't say limited on anything I have with it) as for all of the fuel fixes you suggested, would they still apply if out of water it revs and doesn't bog down at all?? JavaScript is disabled. Great deal on 2022 models! And your dealer should be ashamed of themselves for charging you $40 when your ski is under warranty. Happens sometimes on two strokes especially if you have oil injection. 2000 seadoo challenger 2000 wont take off or rev out. Have you checked the throttle cable? Fouled plugs maybe? Do u have a fb i could swnd u a video and pictures? looks pretty similar to mine. No i - Answered by a verified Marine Mechanic . Cleaned carbs, good fule, compression is 150 on both, The prop had a rope tangled in it when i bought it, cut that out and checked the wear ring and carbin seal. http://www.facebook.com/twinlakesjetskirepair, If this is your first visit, be sure to Jet skis have an average top speed of 50 mph, but can go 65 mph. Any ideas on things to check? Wonder whether you have changed the fuel lines yet, to save future problems. Replace fuel selector valve and water separator filter. Checked fuel bowl/seperator. Took the covers off the rave valve and one of them has a lot of oil under it and one does not. The wear ring was in pieces, completely shattered! a 787 single motor and just had the wear ring replaced and got it to lake rev up fine but once in water it will not go over 10 mph . My 1996 Seadoo Speeadster wont go over 10 mph feels like clutch is slipping, it revs so fest to 8000 rpm but just wont move. Current machines being parted out -=click below for pictures=- PM for availability & pricing, If this is your first visit, be sure to im not an expert and hopefully someone else will chime in, but is the pump still sealed correctly meaning maybe it came loose? Runs same with fuel selector on normal or reserve. Please consider Signing Up so that you can enjoy all the features and offers on the forum. Could be worth looking into. We hung around the marina for a little then headed out into the river. Looked like the spark plugs were wet, so I waited 30 minutes, then tried it again. When was the last time they were rebuilt? It revs up normally but just doesn't seem to have much power. It would eventually start after approximately 30 minutes. IT IS FREE! Electrical Issues. I checked it against my other Seadoo that works perfect and has no noticeable gap at all. Vacuum leak (I sprayed starting fluid around base gasket and it never slowed the motor) 3. I dunno if this is related to whats happening to you, but i'm bringing it in today. Nothing in impeller. See promotions. new read more Jeremy R. 5,362 satisfied customers Hello, I have a 1995 seadoo gtx that i just bought, the old You might want to check if there is side to side movement of the shaft. If the engine is bogging then go through the fuel system making sure you replace the fuel selector valve with new OEM. This. 2021 Spark 3Up 90HP won't go over 5mph My girlfriend and I just bought a 2021 spark 3Up 90HP. Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things! It will only go 5mph because you can not give it any throttle without bogging out. Replaced all the fuel lines, rebuilt the carbs, new oil tank, new fuel filter. The regular key was only allowing it to go in the 40s (can't recall exactly) and we took his ski to the dealer and they reprogrammed the key and he was able to get full speed out of it again. great! He posted the picture while I was replying. You must log in or register to reply here. Seemed to run fine when put away although it was only run on a trailer. I also noted that during the first 5 minutes starting from cold state, it will not go faster than 5 mph but you should be able to go faster after 5 minutes. this is my first post. Seems to run well, not missing, no warning lights. Max RPMs were 7800 and max speed of 68 mph, but starting last week it will not rev past 6800 with max speed of 62 mph. You should see a stream of fuel come out of both nozzles when you squeeze the throttle. We are delighted you have found your way to the best Jet Boaters Forum on the internet! (i also have the learning key) Anyway, i called my dealership this morning and they have no idea why it is not letting me hit the 60 mph and getting the full power. Is that a hole on your weld spot in the Tuned pipe? This thread is almost two years old, I think you would have better results starting your own. Same in sport or regular mode. The first thing is a compression test 150 is ideal, then fuel flow, oil flow, clean water/fuel filter, rework the carbs of neglected this long, open the fuel selector switch to check the o-rings decayed and jamming in the fuel holes, any fuel leak is a air leak which cuases lean burn out, this can happen from mixing oils also it forms a paste like dried jelly on the outside of the jar and jamms the oil nozzles, mark the tank to be sure it is drinking. Any idea what is going on or what to start looking at? 2008 Speedster 150 Supercharged WOT RPM and Speed. Upgrade to a new Sea-Doo personal watercraft for the new riding season! 2012 seadoo wont go past 40 or 6000 rpms 05-23-2018, 06:29 PM . This is why we tell everyone that a proper winterizing process is vital. I would have noticed but my sister was riding for first time and did not notice as she was idling out past the 5mph zone. Did the same after getting it back on the trailer and didnt notice anything either. (i also have the learning key) Anyway, i called my dealership this morning and they have no idea why it is not letting me hit the 60 mph and getting the full power. How to i clean the rave valves? I havent been to the lake to look at it but he's putting new plugs in tomorrow when he goes. As soon as you give it throttle it bogs out and dies. kilabez0 Jul 7, 2017 Not open for further replies. You should experience variable speeds (like speed drops or max speed of 30 mph). (It also gets rid of this banner!) My jetski ran fine for a few hours yesterday, then suddenly lost power. We have members with boats from all the major manufacturers including Yamaha, Seadoo, Scarab and Chaparral. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Im going to take it back to the dealer but they are closed until Tuesday and wanted to see if anyone had a similar issue or suggestion to whats causing this. A combination of low pop off pressure and air leaks on the pump side of both carbs. I did notice a gap between the wear ring and prop but that was there after the first day I used it last weekend. I remember last year you helped me with a lot of questions I had. That is a 97 XP with the 787 engine. Select the Sea-Doo you would like to build. Went out twice last weekend and ran like a champ for several hours each day. Internal carb filters clean? If your carbs won't hold pressure then they will suck air from wherever they leak. We are using the regular key. It turned out to be the wear ring, it was pretty much completely gone. var sc_security="4bca0001"; The engine has been exceptionally reliable since I bought it until last year when the engine wouldn't start after running for 15 minutes or so. 95 GTX was going full speed, and has been fine all summer. 1997 GTX Sea-Doo normally hits top speed at about 60 mph haven't had it out for a couple years and now it hits 40 mph and dies down almost as if there's a governor on it. I don't know very much about engines. Well, on the GTI 90 2018, yes, the computer controls the break in period. I have also gotten under the machine and the impeller and wear ring still look brand new so im not thinking it is anything mechanical.. Any help is appreciated. Anything below 120psi and it is rebuild time. I have taken both jet pumps off to check for wear or damage but everething looks good except neoprene seals are broken not complete. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Was told it ran great. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Did some jumps rode around for about an hour then it wouldnt idle. Couple clarifications: Is this a '98 XP or an XP Limited? Just cleaned carbs. No warning lights come on on the display either. You are using an out of date browser. I let go of the gas, the engine dies. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It is backfiring a little bit. There is oil splatter around one of the cylinders. My dad put like 10 gallons of 93 octane in it with some seafoam and star tron and put it away for the winter after fogging. Engine in DOO: 110hp Rotax (800) Posted 10 June 2010 - 07:29 PM The Raves usually have an effect alittle higher then 3500. a good cleaning might be all they need, but I'm out of my depth on these. Because life's more fun on the water! Not on L Mode . 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