How To: Wear Ring Replacement 97 GTX

In this How-To video we will be removing the pump and then removing the old wear ring and installing a new wear ring. This process is very similar for many models, and the 140mm pumps and the 155mm pumps.
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[@benrelyea7962]

Is the 97 Seadoo GTX wear ring size 140MM? I have 2 GTX’s and both need wear rings. Figured you might have an answer for me. Thanks!

[@GCEXTREMEMN]

Yes. If they have the 787 engine. The 951 engines got the 155mm pump

[@rudyshoplopez7366]

When this are worn do you hear line a rattle noise of metal? I have 2002 GTX RFI and it kinda rattles

[@GCEXTREMEMN]

@rudyshoplopez7366 no they all rattle a little..when its worn you lose forward propulsion. Itll rev up but not move in the water

[@rudyshoplopez7366]

@@GCEXTREMEMN thanks for the reply, good to know

[@leeyou7490]

Maybe can you help me with my GTX not driving more than 10 mph just finish to rebuild the mikuni kit.
But I not think this is the issue
I think the previous owner mix gas and oil in a same tank
Maybe this can be the problem?
Maybe this water pump?

[@gurieivanov9530]

Are you sure you got spark in both pistons? I had a problem like that once and all it was I forgot to connect the throttle shaft at the bottom of the carb. Stupid mistake but you never know….

[@nightbarber]

Do u haft to take out the drive shaft to pull the pump off or can u just un bolt the pump and it slide off on a 98 waverunner?

[@GCEXTREMEMN]

I dont know anything about Yamaha Waverunners. My channel is for Sea-Doo skis.

[@2-smoke]

No, you do not need to take the driveshaft out to remove the pump.

[@lakeboy2764]

Ya I was sure you didn't have to take the driveshaft out

[@wilsonandj]

Why do you work on/restore seadoos mainly and not yamahas too? I must say my 95 seadoo xp 720 is more fun than my 97 yamaha gp1200 though.

[@GCEXTREMEMN]

Cuz I prefer Seadoos and thats what I know. I know the 717cc and 787cc and 951cc engines and carbs.

[@MrSdrust]

You’re going around your ass to get to your elbow carbon seal does not have to be done just for ware ring

[@GCEXTREMEMN]

I usually replace the carbon seals with new ones on all used machines anyways, and I usually replace them with carrier bearings anyways.
I sold this ski for $2800 with no trailer. A $50 new seal/carrier isn't a huge issue and its a peace of mind for the new owner.