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

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3 жыл бұрын

2018 Arctic Cat motor had a fail at 3700 miles. The piston broke and caused some considerable damage. I probably should have done some preventative maintenance by changing the pistons earlier but I didn't and the results were not ideal.
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@CurtisL08
@CurtisL08 3 жыл бұрын
Typical when any warranty runs out🤣🤣. Literally never fails.
@pvmcorp
@pvmcorp 3 жыл бұрын
This guy cracks me up Makes my Polaris piston repair more enjoyable now
@hugoholmberg6126
@hugoholmberg6126 3 жыл бұрын
Classic polaris engine failure 🤣😂
@cedricrobillard8884
@cedricrobillard8884 3 жыл бұрын
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🧐
@kevinhughes4748
@kevinhughes4748 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss. Happy for the mods! Braaap!!!
@jayrowe5903
@jayrowe5903 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos sorry about the motor, lost the motor in my 19 cross country 8000 3400 miles under warranty thank god!!
@jameslaurinitis7580
@jameslaurinitis7580 3 жыл бұрын
Pipe spring trick...BRILLIANT!! Digit that sucks about the cases! Hopefully you find a good deal.
@cpenney96
@cpenney96 3 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@289pinto
@289pinto 3 жыл бұрын
Damn it. Pissed and broke. Good video guys
@paulcunningham464
@paulcunningham464 3 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@matthewenerson2095
@matthewenerson2095 3 жыл бұрын
Nikasil is some tough stuff!!
@jefffedorvich9423
@jefffedorvich9423 3 жыл бұрын
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
@adamfortin11
@adamfortin11 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@Ironmountain81
@Ironmountain81 3 жыл бұрын
Now is a good time do some major motor mods.big bore/turbo/charger.
@johnnnny
@johnnnny 3 жыл бұрын
Damn, I need a keg in my garage.
@isaacbeauchamp9038
@isaacbeauchamp9038 3 жыл бұрын
Back when u can just pop the hood and everythings there
@toneybreen3971
@toneybreen3971 Жыл бұрын
Like all your videos good stuff, you know Yamha 800 is Cat machine
@gentilejoshsaved1646
@gentilejoshsaved1646 3 жыл бұрын
PSI CAT 900 BIG BORE IN THAT TIN FOIL CHASSIS ??? BRAPPPP BRAP BRAP BRAAAAAP!
@machine7767
@machine7767 3 жыл бұрын
Yup don't go back stock. Now's the time to MOD!!!!
@fasterdura1772
@fasterdura1772 3 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!🍺🍺🍺🍺🇨🇦🇨🇦
@Im2qwik
@Im2qwik 3 жыл бұрын
Tough luck Rizzo
@clintkysar1446
@clintkysar1446 3 жыл бұрын
Just another day: life behind bars
@andrewgasch9504
@andrewgasch9504 3 жыл бұрын
The 70 panther wouldn't have left you stranded 🤣
@DIGIT9
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@codytaylor2701
@codytaylor2701 3 жыл бұрын
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
@gryyta9617
@gryyta9617 3 жыл бұрын
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
@rods907 3 жыл бұрын
If you have high mileage ( 2,000 +) on it it’s probably time to rebuild it.
@thatbigblock7007
@thatbigblock7007 3 жыл бұрын
@@rods907 no cranks in a 2 stroke sled and bearings last more then 2,000 miles
@rods907
@rods907 3 жыл бұрын
That Big Block 700 I am talking top end !
@indyseven
@indyseven 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@rodmitchell8064
@rodmitchell8064 3 жыл бұрын
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
@estranged85 5 ай бұрын
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 👌🏼
@toddcoello6461
@toddcoello6461 3 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention a warm garage is also a good thing you need to pull a motor from a Cat. Lol
@bennyb6071
@bennyb6071 3 жыл бұрын
My 18 el tigre 800 just had the short block replaced
@DDescalchuk57
@DDescalchuk57 3 жыл бұрын
I’m sure you could buy a case bg power sports or another wrecker
@thatmodshop7160
@thatmodshop7160 3 жыл бұрын
Correct me if I'm wrong but by my general knowledge isn't 2500km when you freshen top end?
@wtfbuddy1
@wtfbuddy1 3 жыл бұрын
Not a good day when gut surgery finds problems that are $$. Nice on tap and this deserves a few more pours. Cheers
@daveclausner
@daveclausner 3 жыл бұрын
I put 10 000 plus miles on my xcr 600 and xc 700. Without opening the motor. Produmax oil is the best oil made. . I won't put anything but this is my sleds Now called legend zx-2sr oil.
@matthewdrehobl2835
@matthewdrehobl2835 3 жыл бұрын
Another great vidio. Will you be releasing a long version?
@DIGIT9
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Matthew, we’re going to have a “part 2” coming very soon. Hopefully I can get done by tomorrow evening. - Randy
@matthewdrehobl2835
@matthewdrehobl2835 3 жыл бұрын
@@DIGIT9 Sweet dude! Can't wait to see it
@DIGIT9
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
@@matthewdrehobl2835 it's up now! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oa6kgbhlmLKzdHU.html
@Bowknows
@Bowknows 3 жыл бұрын
2 strokes$$$$$ But nothin more fun!!!! BRAAAAP BRAAAAAP
@DrainReaper
@DrainReaper 3 жыл бұрын
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
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
We should have at least two more vids coming on the rebuild. - Randy
@JJ_MTB_15
@JJ_MTB_15 Жыл бұрын
Makes me want to buy a 7000 with the Yahmaha motor
@bigalbranim614
@bigalbranim614 3 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that amazing headlamp
@DIGIT9
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Like all things amazing, it wasn't cheap. But it's frickin awesome: amzn.to/3jwIxgX
@jdubbz6596
@jdubbz6596 3 жыл бұрын
Warranties just tell you how long it is good for and the end of the warranty is when everything wears out
@otahu26
@otahu26 3 жыл бұрын
CVtech has 2018 Long block for CAD$2,574.99
@georgef1176
@georgef1176 3 жыл бұрын
There is a ctec2 on eBay for 2500 with 2k miles
@garysmith643
@garysmith643 3 жыл бұрын
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
@Timcanniff311 3 жыл бұрын
Ya I need that link also! Coolest looking headlamp I’ve seen
@DIGIT9
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Right here Gary. It's awesome! amzn.to/3jwIxgX
@DIGIT9
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
amzn.to/3jwIxgX
@Timcanniff311
@Timcanniff311 3 жыл бұрын
Dang that is expensive!
@garysmith643
@garysmith643 3 жыл бұрын
@@Timcanniff311 I bought one from Amazon very similar but 1/3 the lumens. More than enough when working at arms reach !
@slow5oh126
@slow5oh126 3 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the fancy wazoo head lamp from mr D9
@DIGIT9
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome One80 Headlamp: amzn.to/3jwIxgX
@stivic923
@stivic923 3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't that case half be tigged up and cleaned up? Correct me if I'm wrong.
@DIGIT9
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
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
@joshkoltes
@joshkoltes 3 жыл бұрын
Weld it, profile it, fixed!
@Mogachaffe
@Mogachaffe 3 жыл бұрын
Aye talking about Country Cat
@IfIcommentIlikedthevideo
@IfIcommentIlikedthevideo 3 жыл бұрын
Triple swap!
@20_below
@20_below 3 жыл бұрын
Shoulda bought ANTarctic Cat
@randydutka9302
@randydutka9302 3 жыл бұрын
Frick i like ur channel awesome content just to bad its our cats who are the victims keep great vides coming
@DIGIT9
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
They ALL break , mine just happens to be a Cat !
@edwardabrahamiii3742
@edwardabrahamiii3742 3 жыл бұрын
Whats your headlight/headlamp called i want 1
@DIGIT9
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
There’s a link in the description. 🤙 - Randy
@Smackvttv
@Smackvttv 3 жыл бұрын
Get a nice ac tig. And weld it less than 3000
@2strokeunlimited2.06
@2strokeunlimited2.06 3 жыл бұрын
My 95 indy 440 has 12000 miles and still runs good lol
@Rotaris1
@Rotaris1 3 жыл бұрын
Better find a Rotax740 throw her in,few around and they last million miles
@gmcman355crazy
@gmcman355crazy 3 жыл бұрын
Find a used set of case halfs
@DIGIT9
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
UPDATE VIDEO: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oa6kgbhlmLKzdHU.html
@ronniewilliz153
@ronniewilliz153 3 жыл бұрын
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
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Just piston failure , shit happens , can still get old case halves fixed but didnt want to chance it !
@ippielb
@ippielb 3 жыл бұрын
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
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
UPDATE VIDEO: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oa6kgbhlmLKzdHU.html
@kdubllu
@kdubllu 3 жыл бұрын
Been braapin for years, have yet to get 4grand outofany engine, but umma hack
@MK-ng5fp
@MK-ng5fp 3 жыл бұрын
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…
@thatmodshop7160
@thatmodshop7160 3 жыл бұрын
90% of these new young sledders at this point.... PARTOUT!!!! LMAO
@loganwelcome7901
@loganwelcome7901 3 жыл бұрын
We're is this guys from?
@rhondarisling8275
@rhondarisling8275 3 жыл бұрын
Edmonton, AB, but wintering in Sicamous, BC.
@operator8014
@operator8014 3 ай бұрын
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.
@georgef1176
@georgef1176 3 жыл бұрын
Yamaha is a cat or cat is a Yamaha who’s keeping track anymore
@jetrex1986
@jetrex1986 3 жыл бұрын
Why did it blow?
@DIGIT9
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Piston Failure
@jetrex1986
@jetrex1986 3 жыл бұрын
@@DIGIT9 Bad pistons ?
@DIGIT9
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
@@jetrex1986 just tired
@presicionturning5672
@presicionturning5672 3 жыл бұрын
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
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Yup , made by Cat
@thatmodshop7160
@thatmodshop7160 3 жыл бұрын
Using a gold pan for a tray LOL go panning to pay for a new motor 😋😜
@jayz1719
@jayz1719 3 жыл бұрын
I have 4300 miles on my 8000... So you saying I should change pistons? 🤷‍♂️
@DIGIT9
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea !
@jayz1719
@jayz1719 3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@robertplacek7434 3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Thats 4000 miles of HARD mountain use !
@nate390
@nate390 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@redrider999
@redrider999 3 жыл бұрын
Hello fellas. 🤘🏻, Shitty brake.
@everythingloud4068
@everythingloud4068 3 жыл бұрын
You know how the saying goes THE ONLY GOOD CAT IS A DEAD CAT😅
@michaelnorton6828
@michaelnorton6828 3 жыл бұрын
As he's tearing down his blown up engine, he makes a yamaha comment...
@DDescalchuk57
@DDescalchuk57 3 жыл бұрын
If man made it it will break
@DIGIT9
@DIGIT9 3 жыл бұрын
Ain't that the truth
@LifeWideOpen780
@LifeWideOpen780 3 жыл бұрын
Build quality on my yamaha nytro is amazing everything else is like owning a Chinese quad
@backcountryshitok
@backcountryshitok 3 жыл бұрын
The Yamaha guys can't ride their sleds cuz their backs are all blown
@LifeWideOpen780
@LifeWideOpen780 3 жыл бұрын
Thats why I bought a nytro. Tired of rebuilding shit
@Racer57
@Racer57 3 жыл бұрын
I was looking last spring for a Nytro, found one for sale with 32,000 miles on it.
@Subydude-rp9yv
@Subydude-rp9yv 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@davidbrennan5
@davidbrennan5 3 жыл бұрын
when you buy a Cat buy pistons by the crate.
@michaelhoobler7520
@michaelhoobler7520 3 жыл бұрын
Yamaha sucks thats rite lol
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