Snowmobile motor fail. 2018 Mountain Cat. (PART 1 of 3)

[@pvmcorp]

This guy cracks me up Makes my Polaris piston repair more enjoyable now

[@hugoholmberg6126]

Classic polaris engine failure 🤣😂

[@jayrowe5903]

Love your videos sorry about the motor, lost the motor in my 19 cross country 8000 3400 miles under warranty thank god!!

[@jameslaurinitis7580]

Pipe spring trick...BRILLIANT!! Digit that sucks about the cases! Hopefully you find a good deal.

[@CurtisL08]

Typical when any warranty runs out🤣🤣. Literally never fails.

[@cpenney96]

First big snow of the year coming here tomorrow ! Get the 04 mc 900 1m out tonight :) 4000m on her too still runs like the clock. Lots of love into her :)

[@cedricrobillard8884]

I think arctic cat switched to a non windowed piston in 2019 to fix that issue and add recall to prevent running too lean .. can’t remember exactly i don’t work at the dealer anymore🧐

[@StevenDBalboni]

Now is a good time do some major motor mods.big bore/turbo/charger.

[@matthewenerson2095]

Nikasil is some tough stuff!!

[@jefffedorvich9423]

You ever considered parting out a sled? Every time I blow up a sled (I ride turbo 2011-2015 pros so it happens every 3k miles ish) I part it out, take all my good parts, swap all my good stuff over to another sled, then sell all the stock parts I replaced and the rest of the parts off the blown up sled. Usually I break even or even make a couple hundred bucks. Went from riding a stock 2011 pro to having a 2012 163 with a boondocker turbo and a 2014 with a ice age 174 skid and a boost it turbo using this method. Haven’t put any money into the sleds aside from the original cost of the 2011 plus the profits from parting out the blown up sleds. It’s a lot of work but I know these sleds inside and out now which isn’t a bad thing and I have two kickass sleds that I’ve basically built for free

[@paulcunningham464]

Sorry Rickster... I blew my Suzuki 800 last year. Too bad it wasn't top end.. would have been a prime candidate for a 925 big bore!!!

[@kevinhughes4748]

Sorry for your loss. Happy for the mods! Braaap!!!

[@289pinto]

Damn it. Pissed and broke. Good video guys

[@383cutlass8]

I started adding adding oil to my gas tank. You have to clean the power valves more but you can put over 4k on the engine with no issues.

[@adamfortin11]

Came down hard on a rock today (east coast) with my pro 850, thought I broke an oil line off because it stopped dead. Turned out I just knocked an ECM plug out- super lucky!

[@rodmitchell8064]

Had a 2004 Yamaha RX-1 , 20,000km replaced exhaust gaskets once and regular oil changes other than that I never had to put a wrench to it, clutches last forever, never ever blew a belt ,only changed a couple of times due to Wear , I think I changed the spark plugs once just for the hell of it, didn’t really make a difference... and I drove the living daylights out of it, never missed a beat !

[@estranged85]

The upside of riding a 4 stroke. But then again a RX-1 are a tank. Very nice in the trails and on lakes though 👌🏼

[@garysmith643]

How about a link to that headlamp . I am in the middle of pulling my engine also ,would be a awesome light . Awesome vid cheers!

[@Timcanniff311]

Ya I need that link also! Coolest looking headlamp I’ve seen

[@DIGIT9]

Right here Gary. It's awesome! amzn.to/3jwIxgX

[@DIGIT9]

amzn.to/3jwIxgX

[@Timcanniff311]

Dang that is expensive!

[@garysmith643]

@@Timcanniff311 I bought one from Amazon very similar but 1/3 the lumens. More than enough when working at arms reach !

[@johnnnny]

Damn, I need a keg in my garage.

[@DrainReaper]

What is the difference long and short im learning here. Keep the cat fix comming And that beer dispenser can u talk about that

[@DIGIT9]

We should have at least two more vids coming on the rebuild. - Randy

[@gryyta9617]

For taking off springs, that you can get to...use like this spring puller from trampolines, works great. Perfect time for this video, my engine started making funny noises 2days ago...prob some crank bearings at 6500mi

[@rods907]

If you have high mileage ( 2,000 +) on it it’s probably time to rebuild it.

[@thatbigblock7007]

@@rods907 no cranks in a 2 stroke sled and bearings last more then 2,000 miles

[@rods907]

That Big Block 700 I am talking top end !

[@matthewdrehobl2835]

Another great vidio. Will you be releasing a long version?

[@DIGIT9]

Hey Matthew, we’re going to have a “part 2” coming very soon. Hopefully I can get done by tomorrow evening. - Randy

[@matthewdrehobl2835]

@@DIGIT9 Sweet dude! Can't wait to see it

[@DIGIT9]

@@matthewdrehobl2835 it's up now! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXnXf4hqaLGCeqM

[@fasterdura1772]

Went to specialty mechanics. According to the top. Rule of thumb is 3000 miles top end rebuild Not standing up for this ctec. But the piston ports are too big on the rear. We had one at 5000 km and there was stress cracks. Anyways digit9. Your channel $)@&8!( ROCKS!!!!!🍺🍺🍺🍺🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@isaacbeauchamp9038]

Back when u can just pop the hood and everythings there

[@bigalbranim614]

Where did you get that amazing headlamp

[@DIGIT9]

Like all things amazing, it wasn't cheap. But it's frickin awesome: amzn.to/3jwIxgX

[@andrewgasch9504]

The 70 panther wouldn't have left you stranded 🤣

[@DIGIT9]

😂

[@gentilejoshsaved1646]

PSI CAT 900 BIG BORE IN THAT TIN FOIL CHASSIS ??? BRAPPPP BRAP BRAP BRAAAAAP!

[@machine7767]

Yup don't go back stock. Now's the time to MOD!!!!

[@toddcoello6461]

You forgot to mention a warm garage is also a good thing you need to pull a motor from a Cat. Lol

[@thatmodshop7160]

Correct me if I'm wrong but by my general knowledge isn't 2500km when you freshen top end?

[@codytaylor2701]

Maybe well you got the sled apart you might want to look into a bdx pro tectair it helps keep moisture out of the air box

[@clintkysar1446]

Just another day: life behind bars

[@bennyb6071]

My 18 el tigre 800 just had the short block replaced

[@toneybreen3971]

Like all your videos good stuff, you know Yamha 800 is Cat machine

[@slow5oh126]

Where did you get the fancy wazoo head lamp from mr D9

[@DIGIT9]

Awesome One80 Headlamp: amzn.to/3jwIxgX

[@indyseven]

Sorry about your luck there Ricky but it happens to the best of us doesn't it bud. Two strokes are just a ticking Time bomb waiting to blow for sure.

[@DDescalchuk57]

I’m sure you could buy a case bg power sports or another wrecker

[@Im2qwik]

Tough luck Rizzo

[@wtfbuddy1]

Not a good day when gut surgery finds problems that are $$. Nice on tap and this deserves a few more pours. Cheers

[@stivic923]

Couldn't that case half be tigged up and cleaned up? Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@DIGIT9]

We're going to post a couple more videos of tearing down the motor and the options for the fix. Gut reaction initially was to tig and clean it up but ultimately that option was a little more difficult than it seemed. You're not wrong, but the cons outweighed the pros if the weld didn't hold. - Randy

[@jdubbz6596]

Warranties just tell you how long it is good for and the end of the warranty is when everything wears out

[@daveclausner]

I put 10 000 plus miles on my xcr 600 and xc 700. Without opening the motor. Produmax oil is the best oil made. . I won't put anything but this is my sleds Now called legend zx-2sr oil.

[@edwardabrahamiii3742]

Whats your headlight/headlamp called i want 1

[@DIGIT9]

There’s a link in the description. 🤙 - Randy

[@JJ_MTB_15]

Makes me want to buy a 7000 with the Yahmaha motor

[@Bowknows]

2 strokes$$$$$ But nothin more fun!!!! BRAAAAP BRAAAAAP

[@otahu26]

CVtech has 2018 Long block for CAD$2,574.99

[@georgef1176]

There is a ctec2 on eBay for 2500 with 2k miles

[@presicionturning5672]

so the new 800 motors, are these suzuki still with no name on it? Who actually makes them? dont tell me arctic cat makes them, nothing is made in the states

[@DIGIT9]

Yup , made by Cat

[@jetrex1986]

Why did it blow?

[@DIGIT9]

Piston Failure

[@jetrex1986]

@@DIGIT9 Bad pistons ?

[@DIGIT9]

@@jetrex1986 just tired

[@loganwelcome7901]

We're is this guys from?

[@rhondarisling8275]

Edmonton, AB, but wintering in Sicamous, BC.

[@ronniewilliz153]

That's why they make the warranty for x amount of time they knew lol. Man that sucks tho. My dogs hate when there is yelling as well. Did the oil pump stop working an cause it to go lean cus that's what it looks like to me anyways. Why couldn't you still use that block tho

[@DIGIT9]

Just piston failure , shit happens , can still get old case halves fixed but didnt want to chance it !

[@thatmodshop7160]

90% of these new young sledders at this point.... PARTOUT!!!! LMAO

[@Rotaris1]

Better find a Rotax740 throw her in,few around and they last million miles

[@joshkoltes]

Weld it, profile it, fixed!

[@2strokeunlimited2.06]

My 95 indy 440 has 12000 miles and still runs good lol

[@gmcman355crazy]

Find a used set of case halfs

[@DIGIT9]

UPDATE VIDEO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXnXf4hqaLGCeqM

[@randydutka9302]

Frick i like ur channel awesome content just to bad its our cats who are the victims keep great vides coming

[@DIGIT9]

They ALL break , mine just happens to be a Cat !

[@jayz1719]

I have 4300 miles on my 8000... So you saying I should change pistons? 🤷‍♂️

[@DIGIT9]

Not a bad idea !

[@jayz1719]

@@DIGIT9 geeez. Was hoping to get alot more out of it. Runs good ect. Makes me nervous now. Dealerships are selling these thing for 8-9 grand with that many miles on the 800s. If they grenade around that. Very not cool!

[@robertplacek7434]

@@DIGIT9 is that Mileage based on mountain use? Because we have multiple 800ho cat motors well into the 8,000 mile range and not a single issue and compression in very good.

[@DIGIT9]

Thats 4000 miles of HARD mountain use !

[@nate390]

Trail sleds last a lot longer, I've had over 6000 miles on every size cat motor. I rebuilt my Crossfire 600 motor at 7000 miles and everything was still in spec when I took it apart.

[@Mogachaffe]

Aye talking about Country Cat

[@ippielb]

I'll give you $1 for it lol At that point with that many miles id be looking for a low mileage engine on the classifieds. Plus id be taking that case apart and taking it to a good tig welder. But i'm a gambler lol

[@DIGIT9]

UPDATE VIDEO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXnXf4hqaLGCeqM

[@operator8014]

You'd think if they were manufactured this poorly, they'd be pretty affordable. But no, quite the opposite. They're more expensive and lower quality than ever before.

[@20_below]

Shoulda bought ANTarctic Cat

[@georgef1176]

Yamaha is a cat or cat is a Yamaha who’s keeping track anymore

[@Smackvttv]

Get a nice ac tig. And weld it less than 3000

[@MK-ng5fp]

all components are design to fail right after warrant expires, AUTOMATIVE STANDARD, If they design the right way nothing would fail ….lol hence 1980 MERCEDES 280 and did 1 million miles…

[@kdubllu]

Been braapin for years, have yet to get 4grand outofany engine, but umma hack

[@thatmodshop7160]

Using a gold pan for a tray LOL go panning to pay for a new motor 😋😜

[@everythingloud4068]

You know how the saying goes THE ONLY GOOD CAT IS A DEAD CAT😅

[@redrider999]

Hello fellas. 🤘🏻, Shitty brake.

[@LifeWideOpen780]

Build quality on my yamaha nytro is amazing everything else is like owning a Chinese quad

[@michaelnorton6828]

As he's tearing down his blown up engine, he makes a yamaha comment...

[@LifeWideOpen780]

Thats why I bought a nytro. Tired of rebuilding shit

[@Racer57]

I was looking last spring for a Nytro, found one for sale with 32,000 miles on it.

[@Subydude-rp9yv]

Agreed. Rebuilt a 470 formula mx, 583 formula, 670 ho mxz then my 600 etec over 6 years. Figured I'm done with that. Owned a sr viper xtx for 5 years now and its run flawless (over 6000km and counting) Wouldn't own it if I was a mountain rider tho.

[@shawnmcdonald5928]

Problem is its A CAT 😂😂😂😂😂

[@backcountryshitok]

The Yamaha guys can't ride their sleds cuz their backs are all blown

[@DDescalchuk57]

If man made it it will break

[@DIGIT9]

Ain't that the truth

[@parvero1]

Junk

[@davidbrennan5]

when you buy a Cat buy pistons by the crate.

[@michaelhoobler7520]

Yamaha sucks thats rite lol