rzrgade
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I think the OP is more concerned with PDI & warranty (lack of ? ) than getting it running again..........This is not an old Honda foreman....LOL
Is my engine pooched?
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Carrots
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Ya it's a 25 thousand dollar side by side that's brand new, I'm not just going to change the oil and hope it's good lol
PS94
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dealer will say it ingested water, then with the foamy water mix, fired the dipstick off, and then they'll void any future engine warranty. then if the engine goes, you've got a 25k boat anchor.
Flush the oil, get it clean, and if the motor calves in the future, you can get warranty...taking it in now and showing them isn't going to get you anywhere...
Flush the oil, get it clean, and if the motor calves in the future, you can get warranty...taking it in now and showing them isn't going to get you anywhere...
jjack
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I know you want to rip the dealer a new one for leaving the dipstick out and you would like a new motor,but here,s the truth, if the dealer isn't going to get paid on warranty to put a new motor in,your not getting one.
jncmcat
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I agree with you on the PDI, I think sometimes the small details are overlooked by the techs, especially if it was an apprentice or some one who only does PDI's. The mechanics I use are some of the best there is IMO, but sometimes mistakes happen, I'm just saying make it your own practice to check your gear before and during the ride, we sometimes ride in remote areas far from camp so a little prevention goes along way. Bad deal no matter what, I hope you have a good dealer relationship and can get covered.
Vance Matheson
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Cant hide anything these days. i was agreeing with flushing it and hiding it but damn carrots i think your in for a fight.
best of luck !!
AreWeThereYet
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I say run some flushes through the machine to clean it up, after all said and done do a compression test cold and hot. Later on is a problem develops then take it in,.. But nonetheless,.. I wanna know who the dealer is,..
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imdoo'n
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on it being a brand new SxS, take it back to the dealer, you don't want anything less than a new motor, internally it will have some damage, and on a brand new machine at that. this type of thing can be done by a 15yr old or a 20 yr veteran, dealer should pony up and fix it. take it back asap. real pita. takes the edge off a new toy real fast.
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rzrgade
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Sorry i can not agree with this.......IF it happened with 30 K on it (first ride) i would drop it off at where you bought it !It was never PDI ed correctly in the first place !!! It falls under thier E&O insurance,nothing to do with Canam, this is on the dealer......
I am tired of these places paying high school kids 14$ an hour to "WORK" on these machines and charging the customer 115$ !!!
Had this happened at 200 K i would have a tougher time explaining it, but it was the first few miles on it :NOT YOUR FAULT......
If he tells you to take a hike .........great .......Then tell us all where you bought it so WE can ALL stay clear ! Then you clean it up and hope for the best.........You have nothing to lose, Do you have extended warranty or just 6 months ?
I am tired of these places paying high school kids 14$ an hour to "WORK" on these machines and charging the customer 115$ !!!
Had this happened at 200 K i would have a tougher time explaining it, but it was the first few miles on it :NOT YOUR FAULT......
If he tells you to take a hike .........great .......Then tell us all where you bought it so WE can ALL stay clear ! Then you clean it up and hope for the best.........You have nothing to lose, Do you have extended warranty or just 6 months ?
tex78
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I agree, take it back and shove it up someone's azz..... If u wait it will be harder to prove u had a issue first ride and 30 km
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This should be similar to purchasing a new vehicle.
Do you check all the fluids when you get home?
Check diffs and all suspension nuts and bolts.
Most people do not.
Why would you????
It's supposed to have a PDI and ready to go..
Do you check all the fluids when you get home?
Check diffs and all suspension nuts and bolts.
Most people do not.
Why would you????
It's supposed to have a PDI and ready to go..
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Carrots
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Well I'm not going to say the name of the dealer, but lets just say it sounds like they are going to make things right
teeroy
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great news man. I think the relationship a guy has with the dealer is paramount in situations such as this. hope things go wellWell I'm not going to say the name of the dealer, but lets just say it sounds like they are going to make things right
neilsleder
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Well I'm not going to say the name of the dealer, but lets just say it sounds like they are going to make things right
That's good news for you! I wouldn't be happy if that happened to me. but on a side note it doesn't take much water to make oil look like that!
dale+shan
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Thats good news, let us know how things work out.
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Carrots
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Well I just flushed out the oil and it's still in limp home mode, anyone know how to get it out of limp mode so I can get it on my trailer?
dale+shan
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I have a low rise trailer you can borrow, should be able to limp or winch on easily.
jjack
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Hope every thing goes good for ya, just had my new sled in for a hard start issue and now I see red silicone every where.If your dealer fixes you up with no bull**** tell everyone cause I,ll be there.
You pay 500 for a pdi the machine has no oil no gas no alignment when I picked it up,Have no idea why I checked my levels before I whent for a quick ride but if I would,nt have id be with you right now.
There has to be a good dealer some where.
You pay 500 for a pdi the machine has no oil no gas no alignment when I picked it up,Have no idea why I checked my levels before I whent for a quick ride but if I would,nt have id be with you right now.
There has to be a good dealer some where.
togo ripper
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Flush with diesel first turm over but don't start drain using old filter, then mix diesel oil 50/50 start and run 30 secs then move to cheap engine oil and run and drain until oil comes out clean then fill with good oil and new filter, done this it works use diesel first cleans engine really well and pulls moisture out faster than just oil
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