Doonut Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Shitluck Steve but gotta say, BTDT too many times. I fixed my 800 BRP problems by purchasing an 800 Polaris this year. LOL. I hear tell of a fellow in BB who can rebuild the crank if necessary. I'll get his name and number if you need it. Start pulling the motor out and get in touch with Sammy, buy a bottle of good whiskey and have at er. We're moving into the winter cave on North street tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxz800 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I've always liked "TheLep" even though mxz800 told me never to Hire the Irish. LEP ! When can you get to the Rapids ?? and forget that DucK Tape son of a bitch from Plattsville ! A little bit of The Bush should have us seeing eye to eye in no time WHATS WRONG WITH YOU DAMN IRISH .......a little Duck Tape ...will make you all smooooooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfuelburner Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 PM me if you would like some help. I have all the tools and fixtures necessary as well as the bearings, seals etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 WHATS WRONG WITH YOU DAMN IRISH .......a little Duck Tape ...will make you all smooooooth Sorry, I can't concentrate right now...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Sorry, what did you say!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Sorry, I can't concentrate right now...... Is that a pearl on her necklace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 PM me if you would like some help. I have all the tools and fixtures necessary as well as the bearings, seals etc. A FANTASTIC offer !!! Grab it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Is that a pearl on her necklace? GOOD CATCH ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theedge Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 A few good offers for him. Available only on OC.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Hey guy's, thanks for all the great offers and advice . I'm still sitting on the fence with this one but close to making my decision, I've tried contacting Mike for his assistance but unfortunately he has not called me back as of yet, I guess he isn't dabbling in sled repairs this year or something. I definately would grab one of these offers but no body is local and delievering the sled is next to impossible for me. I so wanna get her fixed asap but my only real option is going to Campbells Marine and having them do the work but at $100 an hour + parts its going to push my budget. What to do -what to do, i'm going to call them tomorrow and find out a ball park quote and see what happens. Thanks again guys, sure do wish I was posting reports instead of asking for help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Steveo, I can offer to trailer it for you. I will be converting my single trailer to a double and I will be taking mine to Wildbill's on the 27th of Jan. Figure out whay you want to do I can even take it south to bigfuelburners if you wish. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxz800 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Sorry, I can't concentrate right now...... ... .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doonut Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hey guy's, thanks for all the great offers and advice . I'm still sitting on the fence with this one but close to making my decision, I've tried contacting Mike for his assistance but unfortunately he has not called me back as of yet, I guess he isn't dabbling in sled repairs this year or something. I definately would grab one of these offers but no body is local and delievering the sled is next to impossible for me. I so wanna get her fixed asap but my only real option is going to Campbells Marine and having them do the work but at $100 an hour + parts its going to push my budget. What to do -what to do, i'm going to call them tomorrow and find out a ball park quote and see what happens. Thanks again guys, sure do wish I was posting reports instead of asking for help Steve, its a ZX chassis. You can have the motor out of the sled in about an hour with some basic hand tools. Remove the exhaust. Take off the recoil cover and leave it in the sled. Disconnect the fuel pump vacum line. Pull the air box off. Loosen the two hose clamps and pull the carbs off and leave em on the sled. Suck out the oil tank and disconnect the line to the pump. Disconnect the oil pump lever cable. Disconnect the big electrical plug. Suck out all the coolant you can ond disconnect the two coolant hoses from the motor. remove the 4 motor mount bolts and pull the sucker out. Drive to barrie and take up theb offer of help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 So here's the update guy's, blown crank bearings and damage shaft aswell... the heads are still good but this is going to cost a bundle. Was quoted 1700 for complete rebuild with new crank, bearings, seals and all + installing a brand new Camoplast cobra track with sliders, I think its a bit steep but the added extra for the track makes it worst it for me. What do you guys think? It was either this or sell it and not have nothing for the next few years, that would have been more torture then the cost. Looks like I'll be back up and running by next week........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 sounds like an awesome deal to me, want to buy a nice two up trailer to haul it to the snow.. . lol wanna find me a new wife then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme600 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 So here's the update guy's, blown crank bearings and damage shaft aswell... the heads are still good but this is going to cost a bundle. Was quoted 1700 for complete rebuild with new crank, bearings, seals and all + installing a brand new Camoplast cobra track with sliders, I think its a bit steep but the added extra for the track makes it worst it for me. What do you guys think? It was either this or sell it and not have nothing for the next few years, that would have been more torture then the cost. Looks like I'll be back up and running by next week........ Good choice!! I hope that you have better luck with your sled from this point on buddy. Glad to see you are going to get it done. Sure would hate to see you sitting there looking out the window when the snow flies. Sounds like by the time your sled is ready we will actually have some snow to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Why did the bearings fail? You need to find the cause. Was the engine stored properly, ie fogged, blown crank seal, etc. A good engine rebuilder will be able to pin point what happened. I think it is worth it. Have them change all of the drive bearings both side and the jack shaft one as well. Then you should get another 5 years. Right now sled is worth 1200. After the repair it will be worth 3500. So you will be able to ride again and after three seasons the sled might still be worth 3500. That is cheap sledding if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Why did the bearings fail? You need to find the cause. Was the engine stored properly, ie fogged, blown crank seal, etc. A good engine rebuilder will be able to pin point what happened. I think it is worth it. Have them change all of the drive bearings both side and the jack shaft one as well. Then you should get another 5 years. Right now sled is worth 1200. After the repair it will be worth 3500. So you will be able to ride again and after three seasons the sled might still be worth 3500. That is cheap sledding if you ask me. At best in its current state it is worth $500.00 running its miles of smiles. Not to mention the moments that take your breath away and friendships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 lol wanna find me a new wife then OK, be patient - we may have something here: still for sale ??? any photos.......sled and wife !! Work with me here - we might be able to broker a Win/Win !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 OK, be patient - we may have something here: http://ontariocondit...doo-mxz-600-ho/ Work with me here - we might be able to broker a Win/Win !! LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Ahhhhhh, finally she's back....... after almost 2 weeks of waiting I finally have my sled back. New bottom end, sliders, track, tune up and now the snow is coming, this just puts a on my face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Ahhhhhh, finally she's back....... after almost 2 weeks of waiting I finally have my sled back. New bottom end, sliders, track, tune up and now the snow is coming, this just puts a on my face Awesome ! have fun ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Who did the work for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Who did the work for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme600 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Awesome ! have fun ! Congrats SteveO. Glad that you are back at it. Enjoy it and be safe and keep her in one piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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