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A jet ski engine rebuild can turn an otherwise unusable PWC into a reliable machine again—but it can also become an expensive project very quickly. The big question isn't simply “Can the …

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A jet ski should feel relatively smooth and predictable when accelerating and cruising. If your ski develops a noticeable vibration at higher speeds or RPM, something in the propulsion system, drivet …

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If your jet ski starter motor spins but the engine doesn't crank, the starter Bendix could be the problem. The Bendix—also called a starter drive on many models—is the mechanism that allo …

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Your jet ski might be parked up for winter, waiting for summer or simply sitting unused for a few months—but your battery is still slowly losing charge. Incorrect battery storage is one of the …

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You're servicing your jet ski, there's a bottle of automotive engine oil sitting in the garage, and the viscosity printed on the label looks exactly the same as the oil specified for your ski. So can …

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Running a jet ski without enough oil is one of the quickest ways to turn a relatively healthy engine into an expensive repair. Engine oil creates a protective film between internal components operati …

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Your jet ski's fuel system has one job: deliver the correct amount of clean fuel to the engine whenever it's needed. When everything is working properly, you probably don't think about it. But contam …

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You squeeze the throttle, the engine revs up—but instead of climbing onto the plane and accelerating normally, your jet ski struggles through the water. A jet ski that won't plane can feel slug …

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If your jet ski's handlebars have become stiff, notchy or increasingly difficult to turn, the steering cable may be reaching the end of its life. Steering cables spend years operating in a wet, salty …

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A jet ski should steer smoothly and predictably. If the handlebars suddenly feel stiff, difficult to turn or don't move through their normal range, something in the steering system needs attention. S …

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Your jet ski's jet pump operates in one of the harshest environments on the machine. It spends its life submerged in water, spinning at high RPM and dealing with salt, sand, debris and constant load. …

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Your jet ski's engine mounts have a simple but important job: securely hold the engine in the correct position while isolating vibration from the hull. Over time, the rubber inside the mounts can crac …

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