03' Mxzx 800 - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

Formula_Canuk · 09-13-2006, 07:03 PM

I've been looking at getting myself into a newer sled, in the 5-6 grand area and have found a 03' mxzx 800 with reverse and electric start. Guy claims it is mint, Problem is I have no idea where to start when looking at a rev. I'll test the compression, check track condition, etc but is there any area with the revs I should really pay close attention to? Was the early engine problems with the revs fixed by 03?

SSnthe10s · 09-13-2006, 10:09 PM

03 was the first year of the rev. I think the 03s had problems.

**smallengineguy** · 09-13-2006, 10:46 PM

They had a problem with the piston rings flaking, but they had a recall and most should have been done by now.

skidoo_magoo · 09-13-2006, 11:39 PM

yeah they'd be the ones to have the ring problem, but there was a recall. other than that, nothing else different than a normal sled.

BRPforlife · 09-14-2006, 08:16 PM

Engine compartment is very tight. Takes a while to get used to working on them. Other than the ring problem they were fine.