I'm replacing the OEM wear ring in my Sea Doo GTI 155 SE with a Solas Stainless Steel one. Just had a quick question about installation. The original one came out easy as after 1 hour in the freezer. Golf Mk V Manual download free.
The manual says to put the new one in, put the new wear ring and the jet pump back in the freezer. download free 2018 Yamaha Rhino 450 Workshop Manual. Wouldn't I want to put the wear ring in the freezer, and the jet pump somewhere warm? That way the jet pump expands a little, wear ring shrinks a little and the whole process would be easier?
I considered both options and read up about the pros and cons of each. In the end I figured I have given the OEM prop and plastic ring a go and it let me down 10km from shore (no fault on their part, just crap luck). Figured I'll give the Stainless a go and very happy so far with the fit and tolerances. You may very well be right, but it's a pretty quick and straightforward job to replace the ring and impeller (cost excluded). This n00b will learn one way or another if it was a wise decision:thumbsup.
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That said, given what happened I was expecting to see more damage on the OEM ones when I pulled it apart. Only had 6 hours on the clock (new 2017 GTI 155 SE on its 4 ride) when I felt a vibration and lost thrust. Shut it down and checked there was no blockage in the grate. Started it back up and could only get just above idle before it would start cavitating.
Limped back to shore for about 2 hours. Pics below show the wear ring and impeller. Can't see any obvious damage on the impeller, but there is a large 'scuff' mark on the ring that would suggest something was caught. Wouldn't have thought it would be enough damage to cause the caivitation. Welcome your opinion.