Hey guys, I'm new to the board. I just bought a Spark and few weeks ago and it's my first PWC. I'm not going to lie, I don't know a lot about jet skis and what not so bear with me if I ever ask dumb questions on here.
I have a little over 8 hours on it and I'm already experiencing my first problem. I think it's a wear ring issue but I just want to make sure as I'm kind of paranoid. Yesterday, I was cruising on the lake when all of a sudden I heard a weird sound and I lost the ability to accelerate. It cranks up fine and revs but I hardly move when I give it gas. I limped back to the dock. After reading a bunch of threads on here (this place is awesome for a newbie like me) and calling a local dealer nearby, it sounds like it is the wear ring. I'm taking it to them tomorrow to get it looked at. One thing I'm paranoid about is the fact that when I give it gas there is a strong vibration. Is this a symptom of a bum wear ring? I'm hoping it is. I can't see anything stuck in the jet. Is there any way to tell if it's the wear ring without having to take off the pump?
Also, what are the thoughts on a stainless steel ring? The lake I live on can get a bunch of gunk in it and from what I've read and been told by the dealer, it seems like the plastic one is a better idea so I don't trash the impeller.
I have a little over 8 hours on it and I'm already experiencing my first problem. I think it's a wear ring issue but I just want to make sure as I'm kind of paranoid. Yesterday, I was cruising on the lake when all of a sudden I heard a weird sound and I lost the ability to accelerate. It cranks up fine and revs but I hardly move when I give it gas. I limped back to the dock. After reading a bunch of threads on here (this place is awesome for a newbie like me) and calling a local dealer nearby, it sounds like it is the wear ring. I'm taking it to them tomorrow to get it looked at. One thing I'm paranoid about is the fact that when I give it gas there is a strong vibration. Is this a symptom of a bum wear ring? I'm hoping it is. I can't see anything stuck in the jet. Is there any way to tell if it's the wear ring without having to take off the pump?
Also, what are the thoughts on a stainless steel ring? The lake I live on can get a bunch of gunk in it and from what I've read and been told by the dealer, it seems like the plastic one is a better idea so I don't trash the impeller.