Website hasn't caught up yet is that is the case.

 

Loose loose?

You can buy OEM if you prefer.

 

I just emailed them today. My gasket set for my type 354 (1979 Blizzard 7500 motor) had three RV seals all of the same size. Should have had two small and one large. It will be interesting to get their reply. I hope their customer service is good.

 

All balls Racing bought Winderosa

 

Loose loose?

You can buy OEM if you prefer.

I am sure you know you can't get OEM for any of the older sleds.( though in this case I am assuming it's for a 98 so MAYBE). BRP is really behind a lot of other manufacturers as far as having replacement parts for older sleds. I was able to get OEM parts for a late 80s Yamaha last year no problem. Try that at your BRP dealer. Even if they could access them through Vintagparts or Fullertons they are not likely to bother.

Too bad if this is the case though, It's tough finding parts for older sleds. Kimpex has gotten to be quite limited and if Winderosa is now lower quality, another blow to keeping the old sleds going.

 

lose lose

 

Loose loose?

You can buy OEM if you prefer.

Nope, too old.

 

Doo not mess with wonderwoman, trusme.......; )

 

I am sure you know you can't get OEM for any of the older sleds.( though in this case I am assuming it's for a 98 so MAYBE). BRP is really behind a lot of other manufacturers as far as having replacement parts for older sleds. I was able to get OEM parts for a late 80s Yamaha last year no problem. Try that at your BRP dealer. Even if they could access them through Vintagparts or Fullertons they are not likely to bother.

Too bad if this is the case though, It's tough finding parts for older sleds. Kimpex has gotten to be quite limited and if Winderosa is now lower quality, another blow to keeping the old sleds going.

Was being sarcastic, as we all know what OEM gaskets cost piece by piece, IF even available.

We gotta be realistic- a package of jobber gaskets that will rebuild an entire engine and sells for $20, is asking a lot. I find them slightly better than the old days, but still have to trim, and use liquid gaskets periodically. I would never have called Winderosa "high quality", but certainly sufficient, available, and cost effective.

But definitely notify manuf/supplier/retailer if bad batches are coming through, and hopefully they'll then improve their quality.

 

All I know is I always get nervous looking at a sled with a Winderosa sticker, will have to start looking out for Vertex now. Sure sign of a home grown half rebuild[emoji23] If you want a good used sled, it has to have Monster Energy stickers.

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This isn't good for me. I'm restoring 2 old one lungers and I believe Winderosa was my only option.

 

This isn't good for me. I'm restoring 2 old one lungers and I believe Winderosa was my only option.

I'd still go with them. Worst case scenario- bit of trimming and liquid gasket. But certainly don't use anything that appears way off.

 

I wouldn't panic. When I first saw the Vertex, I thought it was just rebranded Winderosa stuff. Even now I see them advertised as Vertex-Winderosa. I can't imagine them being that bad, will have to see I guess.

Do we think they closed down the manufacturing plant and are being made somewhere else, or did they just get bought out and are under a new name? I would suspect the latter but just my guess without any info.

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All I know is I always get nervous looking at a sled with a Winderosa sticker, will have to start looking out for Vertex now. Sure sign of a home grown half rebuild[emoji23] If you want a good used sled, it has to have Monster Energy stickers.
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Metal Mullisha/Monster Energy/Rockstar decals, a sick wrap, and a loud can guarantees the machine was lovingly maintained by a qualified wrench....

 

Just heard from one of my other local shops that specialize in cat sleds, Arctic cra* parts are becoming very hard to find for cats older than 05-06. Probably due to the shear number of replacement parts required to keep them on the trail.

 

pretty sure OEMs only have to have parts available for 7 or 10 years.

 

Just an FYI on the newer, Ski-Doo does sell gasket kits. It's a real bummer to hear about a drop in the aftermarket quality. Like Baba Yaga said, it's important to notify the manufacturer and supplier.

 

pretty sure OEMs only have to have parts available for 7 or 10 years.

And that's only if they stay in business.

 

For anything other then sleds...try Vesrah gasket.. B.S.L distribute them... Japan made good quality.....IF only lookin for a price buy cvtech homebrand hpp....taiwan made they are ok..but really cheap...like a zr900 full set gasket at cost price was 16$ xd....

 

For anything other then sleds...try Vesrah gasket.. B.S.L distribute them... Japan made good quality.....IF only lookin for a price buy cvtech homebrand hpp....taiwan made they are ok..but really cheap...like a zr900 full set gasket at cost price was 16$ xd....

I have bought BSL rings before from Dave Gosselin, do they make any gasket sets? What about Cometic, always heard they were good, do they have a limited product line or?

I did some checking on Vertex, they seem to be a reputable name in motorcycle parts, and are the OEM piston supplier for KTM. I am surprised they would sell a totally crap product. Hopefully not another company that built a good reputation going to selling cheap junk.

 

I have bought BSL rings before from Dave Gosselin, do they make any gasket sets? What about Cometic, always heard they were good, do they have a limited product line or?

I did some checking on Vertex, they seem to be a reputable name in motorcycle parts, and are the OEM piston supplier for KTM. I am surprised they would sell a totally crap product. Hopefully not another company that built a good reputation going to selling cheap junk.

Well Dave is truly the guy to go to for older sleds.....Every single years is buying old stuff left over from cvtech...dealers that are closing and such...hes awesome....As for bsl they distribute dont make anything....but they are truly handy and carry different stuff than kimpex....And lastly yeah Vertex is one of the few repuable o.e.m cast piston provider....I doubt too taht they would sell junk.......

 

I just realized they have their own web site (click here), YouTube channel, installation videos, FAQ and a phone number to boot! That only seems normal until you look for any of these things for SPI and SPX lol

 

You can prolly get ahold of the director of the taiwannesse cie thats makin spi/spx i heard they are always looking for more business thru alibaba and such

 

Cylinder , pistons , cams and rods and alls joint and all kind of gasket....they might be assembling an engine soon xd

 

Use Evinrude Gasket Sealing compound and you can use paper or cardboard for gaskets. (I don't, but you could).

Brother blew a water jacket gasket on his boat motor when we were way up river. We cut a new gasket from a 12 pack soda box and used the Evinrude Gasket Sealing Compound. He drove the boat for another 150 hours before he finally decided to to a full rebuild and replace the gasket. He said when it pulled it apart, the soda box held up better than a lot of gaskets he's used. LOL.

I've put two snowmobile motors together with it and they are holding up really well. Easy to clean off than the RTV.