2011 etec pistons, any photos?

[Teth-Air]

It seems to be real quiet out there about the top end rebuilds that BRP is doing for our 2011 e-tecs, Mine is in the shop right now and am I the only one that wants to see the pistons after 2500 kms? I want to see the wash, if there are any scratches, etc. I really want to quantify the mixture and oil consumption. Can I be the only one who cares about this?? Please post your piston pics and tell what type of riding you do and what type of oil you run. While your at it, let us know what type of can or other mods you are running

 

[kellyandhislimo]

They said I get a free top end at 2000kms on my 2012 as well. I too would like to see the pistons

 

[andrew3399]

Did I hear you right your 2012 gets the update too?

 

[kellyandhislimo]

Ya you heard it right. Dealer told me to bring it in at 2000kms for a new top end. I said F what will that cost. He said it's a "preventative measure" lol.

 

[BRP QSC]

wow starting to sound like a polaris thread when your talking top end issues with fuel injection.But it sounds like BRP is being proactive. Think i will wait for the 2013 model and let them get the piston lean burn issues figured out

 

[Hefe04]

Interesting did they mention a time line for this? Does it only fall under the 3 years?

 

[kellyandhislimo]

All I was told was 2000kms never mentioned a time line.

 

[snopro]

Ya you heard it right. Dealer told me to bring it in at 2000kms for a new top end. I said F what will that cost. He said it's a "preventative measure" lol.

Wow who is your dealer? I haven't seen any literature on that from BRP. I'd maybe ask for some proof of that so you don't get your hopes up. The new changes in the cylinder and pistons are designed to put this problem to rest.

 

[snopro]

Interesting did they mention a time line for this? Does it only fall under the 3 years?

The warranty bulletin states that 2011 Etecs have until 2015 to get their top ends updated.

 

[kellyandhislimo]

Wow who is your dealer? I haven't seen any literature on that from BRP. I'd maybe ask for some proof of that so you don't get your hopes up. The new changes in the cylinder and pistons are designed to put this problem to rest.

There isn't a much from brp about it. They are just telling the people that need to know rather than having to answer a million question from everyone. They have top end kits for every etec that was sold there. I bought mine from turples

 

[snopro]

There isn't a much from brp about it. They are just telling the people that need to know rather than having to answer a million question from everyone. They have top end kits for every etec that was sold there. I bought mine from turples

Hmmmmmm..........Turples you say?

 

[underdog]

Hmmmmmm..........Turples you say?

No further comments needed

Sent from my Desire HD

 

[Clay911]

Ya 2015 is the timeline I heard

 

[maxwell]

deffinetly do not get new pistons in your 2012. thats dumb

 

[snopro]

deffinetly do not get new pistons in your 2012. thats dumb

There, you heard it from the top. No pistons for 2012........

 

[kellyandhislimo]

deffinetly do not get new pistons in your 2012. thats dumb

Thanks. But I think I'll take the word of my dealer first.

 

[snopro]

Just checked BOSS WEB and there is absolutely nothing written about piston replacements for the 2012 ETEC'S. There is a new bulletin that replaces WB 2011-18 but says exsplicity the 2012's are not affected by this recall. I think Turples is misinformed.

 

[bobsledder]

Thanks. But I think I'll take the word of my dealer first.

I will take Snopros word over your dealer. You should too.

 

[T-team]

Thanks. But I think I'll take the word of my dealer first.

If your dealer wants to give you new pistons... that sounds like a great deal! I would get him to put it in writing.... Becuase its going to be coming straight out of his wallet!

 

[takethebounce]

If your dealer wants to give you new pistons... that sounds like a great deal! I would get him to put it in writing.... Becuase its going to be coming straight out of his wallet!

I would have to agree with this! If your dealer says at 2000km you get a fresh pair on your 2012, go for it. But unless the VIN is somehow states its a 2011 model year build with a VIN that falls under the warranty campaign it is not part of the current bulletin. (which is valid until Oct 3, 2015)

I wish we as owners, had access to these bulletins. Sure they post the Safety recalls on the website, and the Boss site can give you some info, but why does a warranty campaign have to be so secretive?

Its doubtful that Ski-doo rep/sales people who are on this site would be willing to comment as there is possibly some sort of privacy act they must follow, but its in part why I almost jumped brands this year, but opted to go with a dealer who has a service department who I have had great success with even when I didn't make my previous purchases there.

Ah, it must be Monday!