Jet Ski Motor Replacement: Can I Get This Junk Yard Ski Running Again?!?

[@jefferyholland]

Whoever sold you that ski was a crook. They took every broken part they had and swapped it out of that thing. Karma will get them.

[@janmartens7954]

Man, you have been setup by criminals! Love the way you made this thing complete! No fool for me. Doesn’t matter if it is a financial loss, sometime you win, sometimes you don’t. That’s life. Don’t contemplate too much over it and keep on going. A tip for making threads, when you twist the cutter, every 1 rotation backings al quarter to loosen the aluminium.

[@ajvot71]

Troubleshooting is why we watch. Keep at it and get this thing ripping!

[@rwest1818]

So pleased to see you posting again Zach, love seeing your talent for enduring against the odds, well done!! I am so glad I found your channel, look forward to watching each episode. please don't stop

[@Sunandstar13]

I hate when people lie

[@gregwilson9105]

I hate to see good people get take advantage of. The person who sold you that ski had to know that there was so much missing from it. I like your videos and look forward to seeing new ones when they come out. You produce great stuff and your determination to get things done is something that I applaud. What would be a waste is you doing what you have done and giving up. Keep at it, you will get it running soon.

[@trvman1]

Me, I would have paid the 250 bucks to take it too a shop and have it checked out before buying it. If they said, no, then you would have known right away that there was plenty wrong with it. I would rather walk away losing 250 bucks then 4 grand at least by the time you are done.

[@tennesseetimber]

Let's go! Always a good day when ultimate rebuilds posts.

[@JustCrew]

It's a great feeling and sense of accomplishment when those bolts start to back out. Nice work.

[@justinnykamp]

Love your videos man. It is a shame no one is honest anymore. I could never do that to someone my conscience would eat me alive.

[@royalkyal19]

I got like completely distracted, I love your tattoos

[@ultimaterebuilds7127]

A lot of them I did myself 🙃

[@jamesshepherd6260]

Awesome and you are up for the challenge. I know you said you were not a mechanic, but you are now bud. For all the other subscribers, lets start sharing Zach's KZbin channel and get him over 200k subscribers. It is one of the best one's out there so lets do it..

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Dang, it's a Money Pit !! Yes I can understand you have gone so far with this machine that you Must Win. I have faith in you, you're Gonna Win !!

[@Rugsadventures]

So glad to see jetski projects again

[@joeyclawson7041]

We are here with you for these watercraft builds! Easy way to check to see if the fuel pump is good is to send the fuel pump 12VDC and see if it pumps. Also follow the ground wire back from the fuel pump to make sure that you don’t have any corrosion. If it isn’t that then you might should start investigating the dash. Surely Yamaha Marine Tech Support has some answers as to if the dash has anything to do with the fuel sending unit. Call them after you test the pump so that they don’t try to sell you a dash you don’t need.

[@yodasbff3395]

Zach, you have far more patience than I have. Great video. 👍 Looking forward to more episodes.

[@scottbeahm6527]

I have really enjoyed watching your jet ski revivals. It is very inspirational to try things yourself. Keep it up and don’t let the frustration get you down!

[@w5102274]

Cool to see how far you've come, feels like just yesterday you were restoring the $500 skis. Keep it up!

[@infinityplays2296]

The only videos i still regularily watch, love them, always calming and entertaining! Thank you

[@StarGazer1234]

Your jet ski videos have convinced me to never trust a person selling a used jet ski. 😂

[@chrisarnone7896]

Did you check spark? That would at least say if the computer is trying to allow for it to start or that the coils are good (if not spark then the signal to the coils) and you can rule out if you need the Dash/instrument lights to be functioning to allow to start. Also, check power at the fuel pump. or send power (manually) to the fuel pump to see if the pump works. These are a few things that can help diagnose the issues faster. Another thing you can do is simply add fuel manually to see if it fires up (just disconnect the fuel tank and put fuel in the lines). Just a suggestion. Keep the videos coming.

[@Wipsplash]

Pull a spark plug and check for fire during cranking. Spray some flammable spray in the air box to see if it tries starting while cranking. I was pressed for time and skimmed the video. Not sure if you tried those things. Could straight wire the fuel pump to see if it works.

[@brianrodriguez3921]

Don’t lose hope loving this build man inspires me do more…

[@DrBeaver]

Always great to see you back with the new video update👍 This thing will run!

[@richardelinskas6663]

You are the man! And a great dude! Fix it bud. You got this

[@RealSuburbanCowboy]

You are doing awesome on this project. It's good for you to step outside your comfort zone. This is top level repair stuff for sure. I think the dash will light up after it starts. At least it does on my older waverunner. Make sure you have clean oil in that engine.

[@nicholasfarkas]

Dude who sold that to you is a straight ass criminal. Definitely feel for ya. On a positive note addressing all of those problems makes for really good content. Keep it up. I love watching this stuff over any other junk on TV. 👍

[@mikeseldomridge8052]

You love to troubleshoot. This is right up your alley. You will succeed

[@jmccarty480]

Love seein' more videos Zach. Also, I've always enjoyed not only your tenacity (whatever it takes to get the job done) but your sense of positivity. Kudos to you, man! Keep up the great work!

[@hornet28610]

It sucks to have had that happen to you, but it seems like you have learned so much with this ski to now have a more extensive knowledge of warning signs on the next few that you do. You’ll definitely have better negotiating skills and get better deals. Those next few will then pay this one off, plus some. Keep the vids coming. We all love to see your dedication!

[@chuckgym]

Doing great!! Love that you are determined to finish it👊🏻

[@afuegolento4841]

Don’t give up! You will make it run, I am sure 👍🏻

[@lifeofmtc]

Keep up the great work. Things don't always go as planned and it's just part of the journey. I'm sure you'll figure it out.. .probably something silly like plug'd fuel line.

[@bernardmcnamara]

I know the feeling. I'm living it at the moment with my Yamaha FXHO project rebuild...

[@benscott1872]

Love your videos. Keep up the good work! Sometimes, it’s not about the money. It’s about the challenge.

[@jerryraffel4296]

Keep it going! You got this!

[@theupscriber65]

Check spark before fuel, just to focus on one issue at a time. As someone else said, when you get to the fuel issue, wire the pump directly to check if the pump will function.

[@nathanbishop1999]

You’re not an idiot for putting a bunch of money into it because you are learning more and more as you go. Knowledge is priceless

[@Scoper50]

Hey Zach, I've been watching your channel for a long time now. I'll start off by saying that whoever sold you this thing should be in jail. It's like they took all the bad parts laying around, put them into this ski and then sold it saying it had a minor issue. $2500 for that? They knew damn well that it had a broken block and a corroded ecu. But anyway, I admire your determination to get it going. I've heard you say before that you don't like doing mechanical work very much. But speaking as a professional mechanic I can tell you that this experience is making you a better mechanic and a better builder. With this build you're getting into thread repair, wiring, some pretty advanced diagnostics, etc... You are doing things with this that the average person would throw the towel in after a couple hours. The financial aspect of this might be draining but the knowledge and skill you are acquiring is priceless. Keep up the good work. I look for forward to the next episode.

[@geoffchardon5241]

it will be a nice jetski when its done and going you have good hands mate well done hope it all works for you soon buddy

[@janviljoen7001]

Well done, you have a lot of persistence to get it right. South Africa.

[@PetesZ400]

I admire your tenacity.

[@jimoliver601]

You definitely cannot trust that guy! Great video!

[@carloslandaverde6475]

Thanks for your video. I admire your patience and knowledge, but most of all your patience! Thanks to your video I desisted of thinking about buying an used jet ski! I better keep paying to rent

[@chrisanderson5971]

Zach keep up the great work… even though you over spend $$$ on this project keeping it for a while will pay for itself as you know what you have…Is a very clean and reliable jet ski. I have been down this same path over spent on a few things quads, Jeeps, Campers, etc. But what you also gain is a wealth of knowledge and experience of how these things work. I enjoy watching your videos 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼.

[@mboucher3461]

I would do the same as you, once I start on a project I'm all in. Too bad there's crooked people selling stuff like that, it's like if they just put a bunch of bad parts on a shell.

[@gizmo8076]

You are great! Always miss you when you are not around.

[@brikt8826]

These videos are so relaxing and fun to watch

[@Amicaner]

So interesting videos! As the thing will be practically new once you get it done, I could be interested 🙂

[@metfan7433]

Good video man. You are putting out good content. I have a 2016 V1 with 480 hours and it is running very strong still.. it’s a shame you got a bad one..

[@jeffo3253]

keep pushing forward kiddo! you'll succeed!

[@dreed7312]

It sounds like you've already figured out anything I would be able to add. Fuel or spark, and I don't know how to trick it into thinking the dash is working. I would test the fuel pump next.

[@terrymask3592]

I love your videos Zach! Keep them coming!

[@jeremynelson8496]

Who ever sold you that yamaha, they did you dirty brother man. It's like they had a yard full of broken jet skis and made one that works. All the broken parts they put on your ski. This ski will be one of your biggest accomplishments for sure. lol good content!

[@mrnhl3080]

Check the fuel pump, and the cluster should power up when you hit the start button.

[@Xcarry022]

That is the way we learn. Im almost 70 It coast me a lot to learn. But you will be smarter on the next one. Just remember education is not cheap. I think you will be fine you may lose your ass on this one. BUT YOU ARE SMARTER FOR IT. Hang in there you will make it.

[@robertneblett4477]

Bro, you’ve become quite the guru on rehabbing jet skis. I know ( as a fellow Floridian) you can find cheap, neglected jet skis all day long. If you can keep picking them up cheap and then only putting in a few hundred bucks, which is easily covered by your video viewership, you can flip those for 3-5K easily.

[@timbrown9535]

Great video, man. I cant believe your spirit lol. You are a better man than I. That guy that sold this thing to you, well Id have to go try to the money back or something. Something in the knee caps maybe LOL. Love your positive attitude from the first time I ever watched one of your videos though. Thank you for what you do.

[@johnhill4481]

what a great video. Favorite lunch of my week. Thank you so much!!

[@alanbohlander7210]

What's all the boxes in the garage for? takes up to much space.

[@lelandlove5472]

I don't know the year ski your working on but a new ECU needs to be programed to the dash and keys if you have them. I feel your pain but be reassured we are rooting for you to conquer this mess in front of you.

[@AdamKalbasz]

I was thinking the same. As a security feature I think fuel will but cut off if the correct key isn’t detected. I have a 2016 VX deluxe and it will crank but not run if the key isn’t detected.

[@Bricam24]

That was my thought as well he needs to get the key programmed or the key that went with the ECU

[@broncosager3496]

You’re a trooper, man!

[@FaSMaN]

Looks like it's the jetski equivalent of Ship of Theseus , let's hope you get it working tho without spending too much, original seller was probably aware of all of the damage...

[@michaelmoore7550]

Good Luck Buddy! I hope you figure it out!

[@miketdavies]

Have you jumped the fuel pump to see if it's working, and have you checked to see if the pump is getting power/signal to the connector, from ECU? I'm guessing it's fine and isn't being signalled on, but seems like an easy starting point?

[@EasternNCSportbikes]

Had to give you the like and subscribe because I feel bad this guy pulled one over on you so bad. please do let us know the grand total at the end. I was thinking of looking at some used ski's to rebuild but after seeing this I think I wont buy a used 1 unless we can put it in the water first haha.

[@fishinnfixin510]

You're doing great, keep on going. Alonso

[@anthonykontos7931]

Watching this has given me some hope and inspiration that these aren’t too hard to work on . Where did you find most of your small parts like starter and drive shaft?

[@gdj8013]

I think that ski was sunk. Anyway can’t wait to see it run.

[@fernandopasini6350]

Goodnight. Put a Fueltech on the engine.

[@matthewreis3801]

just a thought: short of the fuel sending not being an issue, I think maybe you need the dash to communicate to the ECU as sort of an immobilizer interlock. i don't know how sensitive these are with the key needing to be coded to the ECU.

[@monkeysin4barrles]

Also agree immobilizer , remember the older yamaha skis just had a 4 letter code 👍

[@1972mdc]

OMG an easyout that worked…I am like 0 for 100 with those. However I didn’t use an impact or drill with them so there might be hope for me yet

[@Billyo234]

For future stud extraction use a washer weld the washer to the piece left it’s alot easier to get penetration on the broken bolt and washer then it is to weld down inside the nut once the washer is welded on then weld the nut to the washer

[@lucasalamo7888]

Before you start throwing more money in it, I suggest you bench test the fuel pump to make sure it's running. The ECU might require the gauge to be functional in order for fuel and ignition to work. Also, it looks to me as if the previous owner of that PWC swapped parts from that unit to another one. There is no reason for that thing to have the reverse flap when that model never came with it. Still, as someone who hates good things to go to waste, I think it's admirable that you are rescuing it.

[@alexandreguillard8792]

I feel for you man, the dude that sold the jetski definitely scammed you; probably put all junk parts into that ski and sold it as not running/few electrical issues. Anyway, the upside is, it’s making good content 🙂

[@Sniper269]

Can't say if the dash is an issue, but a super easy way to check the fuel pump is simply pull it from the tank and put 12 v on it briefly (don't want to burn it up, to see if it works and then back track from there if it does work.

[@dcallan812]

well what a true pain in the backside. Sorry I cant help, but your mechanical skills are improving, 👍👍

[@JimmyHamAnp]

You'll get there! Stick with it!

[@jeffwenke]

This project is brutal.

[@travisglisson3655]

Have you tried turning it on? Maybe it needs some gas.

[@elimartin3793]

Have you made sure it’s plugged in?

[@matthewfisher6952]

Try turning it off and then turning it back on again. 🤦‍♂️ this is why he can’t break par on golf

[@jameswallace26]

The best thing I have found for seized bolts is a mixture of 50% acetone and 50% automatic transmission fluid. Shake it up apply let it soak in a few minutes. I KNOW sounds silly. Try it.

[@brandtwegner2721]

It's time Zach, we are ready for another one of your videos :)

[@constructdestruct360]

Plot Twist: The guy who sold you this jet ski is actually related to the guy selling you all the spare parts.

[@cos4465]

Finish it, love the video.

[@Fljeff7]

Use a noid light to check for power and ground at fuel pump. Check all your fuses and grounds

[@ajclaiborne35]

I have two 2004 Yamaha waverunners Gp1330rs, they were running but have been sitting for about 7 years. If i ship them will you restore them for me. I'll will gladly pay for all parts and labor.

[@eric5766]

Nice video man!!

[@SeaDooEric]

Even though it is a Yamaha, I still enjoyed the video

[@stever3145]

Keep plugging away Zach. If it was easy, with no trips on the struggle bus, it wouldn't be as interesting. Your subscribers wouldn't be as invested in seeing you overcome the setbacks and have a positive outcome.

[@bigfunanAmericaninGermany]

sometimes just put your head down and grind on it! who knows if it is truly a lost cause.... some people love a lost cause! and it makes for good content! so I hope your making some bucks off the video too! keep grinding buddy!

[@Vinnyvin352]

Bro built a whole new ski You did an amazing job tho

[@stevenprice9327]

Share the hell out of this video to help the lad get his cash back.

[@sajdahbrown3227]

Are the keys coded to be matched to the ecu. If so. That could be why it’s not starting.

[@tommytsadventures]

Unless this was spec'd without it, there should be reverse on the VXC. It should have the RiDE system. There will be 2 throttle levers on the handlebar. The throttle on the left for reverse/braking and forward is the throttle on the right.

[@agentskeet]

Great content brotha🔥🔥🔥

[@lvlndco]

To test the fuel pump try to run a jumper from the battery, just to see if it will do its thing.

[@teddy198820]

At 24:44 fuel line is not hooked up why not put some fuel oil mix in the carb to see if it fires?

[@P-J-W-777]

You could have taken the head off the blown motor and inspect it thoroughly and install it on the replacement motor if it checked out and that would have fixed your exhaust bolt problems as well as having a much lower hour head on the engine. Really wondering if that jet ski had sunk with all that water intrusion and corrosion everywhere. Maybe they hydro locked the engine causing the damage after raising it if it did truly sink.

[@aaronhinojos1131]

Was there anyone actually closing that door or did it just shut by itself? Lol 🤔🤔 right at 25:21

[@benoitchartrand5772]

I hope you cleaned those cooling ports from that salt. The old engine was full of salt on the cylinder that threw a rod. Most likely overheated seized the piston and threw the rod. I hope it doesn't happen again.

[@hory9568]

Does the JetSki come with the security system? Is the key that you’re using programmed to work with the ECU that you replaced

[@Wipsplash]

Also make sure the key is programmed for the computer to eliminate anti theft security problems that prevent starting.

[@ultimaterebuilds7127]

Not this model