Bontz 2,428 Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 3 minutes ago, Sled_Hed said: This is probably compounded by waiting on parts and rushing to get the machines assembled and out quickly. No excuse, but totally agree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sled_Hed 1,115 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 45 minutes ago, Bontz said: No excuse, but totally agree. Absolutely. I've worked in mfg long enough to know it does happen when it shouldn't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wrinkly balls 55 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Fuck i hope cat comes out with something new because the poo backup plan isn't looking good!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hub 4 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Good one like cat don’t have issues. Get real. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug 1,225 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 11 hours ago, Ziemann said: Meh. I'm being a whiney little bitch this morning, aren't I? LOL Can't blame you I wouldn't be happy either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ziemann 356 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 HAPPY ENDING! Ahhhhhh...... Alrighty- I called Duluth Lawn & Sport at 0900. I dropped it off at 1100. They called me at 1500. And I loaded it back on my trailer at 1630. You can't beat that kind of service. I love this dealer and they have bent over backwards to take care of me. Problem: Lower coolant hose was making contact with the starter mounting bracket and wore a hole through the hose. They replaced the hose, and properly restrained it so that it doesn't reoccur. They looked for other wire/hose wear issues while they had it tore down. So, as expected, it was a simple problem with a simple fix. 5 of us are riding tomorrow and I'll spend the day doing some additional fine tuning. I installed a Powermadd 4" riser tonight and that should help improve my riding position. I'm still on the fence about ordering a Grandpa windshield, and a set of Sly Dog skis...... 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zambroski 24,068 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 7 hours ago, Ziemann said: HAPPY ENDING! Ahhhhhh...... Alrighty- I called Duluth Lawn & Sport at 0900. I dropped it off at 1100. They called me at 1500. And I loaded it back on my trailer at 1630. You can't beat that kind of service. I love this dealer and they have bent over backwards to take care of me. Problem: Lower coolant hose was making contact with the starter mounting bracket and wore a hole through the hose. They replaced the hose, and properly restrained it so that it doesn't reoccur. They looked for other wire/hose wear issues while they had it tore down. So, as expected, it was a simple problem with a simple fix. 5 of us are riding tomorrow and I'll spend the day doing some additional fine tuning. I installed a Powermadd 4" riser tonight and that should help improve my riding position. I'm still on the fence about ordering a Grandpa windshield, and a set of Sly Dog skis...... Ooof.  Sounds like it may be a model problem.  We’ll see when more get completed and delivered. Pete is good people.   Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cwhite138 128 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 7 hours ago, Ziemann said: HAPPY ENDING! Ahhhhhh......  I love this dealer and they have bent over backwards to take care of me.  You don’t hear enough if this these days!  1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
p51mstg 251 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Glad things worked out. Â My wife and I have had good experiences at Duluth L&S. Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sleepybrew 332 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 had a brand new xrs dripping coolant yesterday, first ride. not like you can see anything on it. seemed to stop but still concerning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bontz 2,428 Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 Glad to hear they got you up and going again with a quick turnaround, @Ziemann. I guess I'll have to make sure I ask the guy setting up my sled to take a peek at that (I know him well & he will treat this sled like it's his). Hopefully nothing more than a Friday build with a lack of QC vs. something awry with the assembly process. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
krom 287 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 On 1/12/2022 at 8:56 AM, Ziemann said: Oh....and the back story? To protect the engine, it shuts down when it over heats. Even if your in the process of crossing a slush hole on Lake St. Croix. So yeah, my picker factor was high as it was sitting in slush. Fortunately, it started right back up and I was able to ride it up on to an ice road to let it cool. Lucky there was ice under that slush hole, that fucker could've drown you... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
krom 287 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 10 hours ago, Ziemann said: HAPPY ENDING! Ahhhhhh...... Alrighty- I called Duluth Lawn & Sport at 0900. I dropped it off at 1100. They called me at 1500. And I loaded it back on my trailer at 1630. You can't beat that kind of service. I love this dealer and they have bent over backwards to take care of me. Problem: Lower coolant hose was making contact with the starter mounting bracket and wore a hole through the hose. They replaced the hose, and properly restrained it so that it doesn't reoccur. They looked for other wire/hose wear issues while they had it tore down. So, as expected, it was a simple problem with a simple fix. 5 of us are riding tomorrow and I'll spend the day doing some additional fine tuning. I installed a Powermadd 4" riser tonight and that should help improve my riding position. I'm still on the fence about ordering a Grandpa windshield, and a set of Sly Dog skis......  2 hours ago, Zambroski said: Ooof.  Sounds like it may be a model problem.  We’ll see when more get completed and delivered. Pete is good people.   Must be pretty common if they have that hose in stock 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zambroski 24,068 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 2 hours ago, krom said:  Must be pretty common if they have that hose in stock Well, only so many places that hose can run if it’s right by the starter mounts.  My guess: many more of these are coming.  Eeesh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bontz 2,428 Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 1 minute ago, Zambroski said: Well, only so many places that hose can run if it’s right by the starter mounts.  My guess: many more of these are coming.  Eeesh. I don't know what's gonna happen on this ... either it's legit and will end up being a TSB to get sleds in and fixed, or Bryan's sled was a Friday (or Monday hangover) build with something getting missed. I have a shout out to a buddy of mine who works at the dealership I'm going through, to see if he can tell - or has seen this - on the stuff he's been working on. I know he will for sure be looking closely at mine ... when it shows up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zambroski 24,068 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 12 minutes ago, Bontz said: I don't know what's gonna happen on this ... either it's legit and will end up being a TSB to get sleds in and fixed, or Bryan's sled was a Friday (or Monday hangover) build with something getting missed. I have a shout out to a buddy of mine who works at the dealership I'm going through, to see if he can tell - or has seen this - on the stuff he's been working on. I know he will for sure be looking closely at mine ... when it shows up I’m guessing some type of hose guard was left off? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sleepybrew 332 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 well the ones who leave that shit loose or vulnerable buy a gm truck and then get to know the same feeling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
X2700 293 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) id say hose not twisted on water pump correctly.it comes off pump then across engine next to starter motor bracket. usually they have mark on hose for correct orientation. must be rubbing hard to go that fast!!! Edited January 13 by X2700 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mnstang 875 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Sounds like a problem you may not have had if you didn't have electric start. Â Just saying. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MnDean 108 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) Lol, I was wondering how long it would be before mnstang piped in with his electrophobia talk. Edited January 13 by MnDean 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldslowsledder 2,228 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 On 1/13/2022 at 3:01 PM, mnstang said: Sounds like a problem you may not have had if you didn't have electric start. Â Just saying. Hahahahaha, good one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ziemann 356 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 (edited) I've read a couple more reports of the same issue with wear on that coolant hose on HCS. It'll be interesting to see if a TSB is issued for the 650's...... My date of manufacture was 8/26. Edited January 15 by Ziemann Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crnr2Crnr 1,863 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 7 hours ago, Ziemann said: I've read a couple more reports of the same issue with wear on that coolant hose on HCS. It'll be interesting to see if a TSB is issued for the 650's...... My date of manufacture was 8/26. Maybe the coolant leak is intentional, to stop them from catching fire.  1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deephaven 2,216 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 29 minutes ago, Crnr2Crnr said: Maybe the coolant leak is intentional, to stop them from catching fire.  In the same way that Cat is selling the "updated" 2012 ProCross to encourage no one to buy one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crnr2Crnr 1,863 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 40 minutes ago, Deephaven said: In the same way that Cat is selling the "updated" 2012 ProCross to encourage no one to buy one. Just like original recipe KFC Why change? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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