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First off, my ski is a 2000. I just bought it less than 2 weeks ago. Before I bought it checked compression and took it for a short ride. Everything checked out so I bought it.
Took it out once for a couple hours, averaging probably 30mph or more, and it ran just fine. The second time I took it out, it was having power issues, and after about 10-15 minutes the exhaust temp warning came on. Looked it over, and found that a loose exhaust stud was rubbing against a spark plug boot, so we fixed that. It ran just fine again, but the exhaust light came on after a few minutes once again. Checked out the exhaust and it didn't feel unusually warm.
Took it to a local shop, and they tell me it needs a new water pump and prop, and it's going to set me back $1300. They also said the exhaust valves should probably be cleaned because it has close to 100 hours.
I assume they mean the jet pump and impeller, but wouldn't I be having power issues if it were either of these? They told me water isn't circulating to cool the exhaust and the engine.
I appreciate any help and advice!
Took it out once for a couple hours, averaging probably 30mph or more, and it ran just fine. The second time I took it out, it was having power issues, and after about 10-15 minutes the exhaust temp warning came on. Looked it over, and found that a loose exhaust stud was rubbing against a spark plug boot, so we fixed that. It ran just fine again, but the exhaust light came on after a few minutes once again. Checked out the exhaust and it didn't feel unusually warm.
Took it to a local shop, and they tell me it needs a new water pump and prop, and it's going to set me back $1300. They also said the exhaust valves should probably be cleaned because it has close to 100 hours.
I assume they mean the jet pump and impeller, but wouldn't I be having power issues if it were either of these? They told me water isn't circulating to cool the exhaust and the engine.
I appreciate any help and advice!