04 fx hight output engine problems!!

jofroo · 11-15-2009, 01:58 PM

I have a 2004 fx high output that i was driving last season in wildwood and all of a sudden it just shut off! I popped open the seat and there was oil all in my haul! Anyone have a suggestion on what it could be? I was told that the oil filters have a recall and they deterorate and it causes the motor to shut off? could that be possible? He said just put a new oil filter and top the oil off? Please let me know if anyone could help me! Thanks Julz

Water Worx · 11-15-2009, 01:59 PM

Why dont you do what you were told ????

No recall,but it helps to change the oil & filter every once in a while.

When was the last time you changed the filter ???

And yes it is possible,see it all the time.

tfergusonracing · 11-15-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Water Worx

Why dont you do what you were told ????

Makes sense to me...

jofroo · 11-15-2009, 03:14 PM

Thanks for the replies. This does not pertain to my personal ski, I'm asking because I may purchase a ski with this issue. I'm experianced with 2 and 4 stroke engine repair from owning dirtbikes and quads as well as maintaing my landscaping equipment. I just wanted to see if this fx's engine is totally shot before purchase it as a project. Owner knows nothing about engine repair, and the local marina quoted him +3000 for repairs.

tfergusonracing · 11-15-2009, 03:17 PM

I would find out what repairs the marina quoted. I'm not a 4-stroke expert, but $3000 sounds a bit on the high side for an oil filter and oil top-off.

BigSwole · 11-15-2009, 10:43 PM

yeah...really high...

BILL COSCA · 11-16-2009, 02:52 AM

the motor first will give you and alarm and will not shot off if these ski stall and you see oil all over may be really bad
the ski start ?

Badboyr6 · 11-16-2009, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jofroo

Thanks for the replies. This does not pertain to my personal ski, I'm asking because I may purchase a ski with this issue. I'm experianced with 2 and 4 stroke engine repair from owning dirtbikes and quads as well as maintaing my landscaping equipment. I just wanted to see if this fx's engine is totally shot before purchase it as a project. Owner knows nothing about engine repair, and the local marina quoted him +3000 for repairs.

these two dont match or am i wrong?
first you say you have a 2004, now you say this does not pertain to my personal ski...which one is it? also..since when does a oil filter deteriorate? unless you damge it and throw it away, it doesnt deteriorate...right?

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Originally Posted by jofroo

I have a 2004 fx high output that i was driving last season in wildwood and all of a sudden it just shut off! I popped open the seat and there was oil all in my haul! Anyone have a suggestion on what it could be? I was told that the oil filters have a recall and they deterorate and it causes the motor to shut off? could that be possible? He said just put a new oil filter and top the oil off? Please let me know if anyone could help me! Thanks Julz

BigSwole · 11-16-2009, 04:26 AM

Water Worx · 11-16-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Badboyr6

also..since when does a oil filter deteriorate? unless you damge it and throw it away, it doesnt deteriorate...right?

The filters rust a hole in them when lazy owners dont get the oil & filter changed......see it ALL the time.

We all know you are perfect Badboy & you would never let that happen.