Prp77 Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 Just landed in Matane from RDL. One in our group unfortunately picked up a rock or stick and punctured the tunnel close to the front tunnel protector on a ski doo gen 4. (Not caused by a thrown stud We checked and all are intact and hole is not in line with the studs) I think it’s accessible enough without removing the skid/track. plan is to go to the Ski doo dealer first thing. but also wanted to ask here in case anyone can recommend a local welder thank you Ps 95% of the 200 miles today were excellent to perfect. Lots of tar getting gas/hotel lots, but out of the towns it was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted March 13, 2023 Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 Had this happen a couple of times one fix was done by a sheet metal screw the other time we threaded a bolt in and covered with jb weld both worked for over a 1000 km . Very little pressure in the cooling system. Pack extra antifreeze just in case. dooright, zeusand, poltodoo and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prp77 Posted March 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 We were very fortune. At 8:00 am the ski doo dealer recommended a welder- Soudure Martin St-Pierre. We were riding out of town at 9:00am sharp. can’t say enough about how people in this area will bend over backwards to help when needed. in murdochville for the night. Considering the above normal temps conditions have been better than expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prp77 Posted March 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 We were very fortune. At 8:00 am the ski doo dealer recommended a welder- Soudure Martin St-Pierre. We were riding out of town at 9:00am sharp. can’t say enough about how people in this area will bend over backwards to help when needed. in murdochville for the night. Considering the above normal temps conditions have been better than expected. NSHM, P Hardy, iceman and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 Glad it worked out so well. Amazing how locals help snowmobile tourists by going above and beyond. MrsGTRider, GT Rider and Pipemaster 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 Had a new shortblock installed at the dealer in Chandler on my MachZ. Less then 24hrs and the block came from Amqui on a bus over night! Under warranty. $40 for the bus P Hardy, MrGutz, NSHM and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 26 minutes ago, Jackstraw said: Had a new shortblock installed at the dealer in Chandler on my MachZ. Less then 24hrs and the block came from Amqui on a bus over night! Under warranty. $40 for the bus Holy crap! I couldnt get a upper idler wheel for my 23 XRS a month ago in Val Dor! Good for you Jack. May I ask what happened to motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 3 hours ago, Snobeeler said: Holy crap! I couldnt get a upper idler wheel for my 23 XRS a month ago in Val Dor! Good for you Jack. May I ask what happened to motor? Lets just say the 597 was in steller condition heading to Murdochville! Lost a cylinder GT Rider and Snobeeler 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 5 hours ago, Jackstraw said: Lets just say the 597 was in steller condition heading to Murdochville! Lost a cylinder Too Long Too Lean. Happens on Piston Lake too. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 hour ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: Too Long Too Lean. Happens on Piston Lake too. LOL I know to feather the throttle on long runs. It was spitting oil out the exhaust the prior 2 days. Oil slick in the snow. Was hoping to make it back to RDL that way. HaHa still did with a new block! 3 motors in 16,000 miles all under warranty! smclelan and PISTON LAKE CRUISER 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSHM Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 14 hours ago, Jackstraw said: I know to feather the throttle on long runs. It was spitting oil out the exhaust the prior 2 days. Oil slick in the snow. Was hoping to make it back to RDL that way. HaHa still did with a new block! 3 motors in 16,000 miles all under warranty! What were the other sleds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 7 hours ago, NSHM said: What were the other sleds? 2 blocks on the mach Z not including the original in 16,000 miles NSHM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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