PRC Polaris Ranger Club LLC

guy48065 · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:25 pm Post subject:

Only a small number of owners seek out these forums. Wink

piloot zenith · Starting Member Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 4

I'm A new member and would like to thank those who helped Polaris reach the decision to stand behind the RZR dirt injestion problem.
I picked up my RZR June 11, 2008 and after 450 miles I was using oil and It would not idle. I've owned two Polaris ATV's and and check my air filter after each ride. My rides are in Upper Michigan on old rail grades and are VERY DUSTY. I switched to oiled foam UNI filters but it was too late.
My dealer did'nt know about the new Polaris filter or Polaris's commitment to repair RZRs that were damaged by dirt. Initially I was suppose to have paid for part of the repairs, but after informing my dealer of your site and the commitment Polaris made, they submitted entire bill and Its being covered 100%. They are even installing the new filter element.
Thanks again, without this site It would of cost me!

ElecTech · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:09 am Post subject:

Thank you for that report. That is good news to hear indeed. Let us know how the new filter setup works out for you.
_________________
Bruce
Member #2
'05 4X4 Ranger
Rangerware accessories

1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care on HIM for HE careth for you.

NATHAN · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:29 pm Post subject:

will all the dealers do this mine is out of warinty and uses oil and will noy idle right should i call my dealer and ask them to cover the rebuild?
_________________
SCOTT STORIE

Muddawg · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:04 pm Post subject:

Lt_Dusty · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:34 pm Post subject:

piloot zenith · Starting Member Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 4

Got my RZR back Friday. The new filter is on back order as well as A new rubber tube (must go between engine and air filter housing?). Had A Dirty Dawg intake with pre filters installed and removed my full windshield and top cover. Also oiled the heck out of my UNI foam air filter. Going for ride Sunday.

NATHAN · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:29 am Post subject:

i had them to do a compression test when i first found dust in my throtle tube which was 7 months ago or so they said the compression was fine.now it has started using oil. i did take picstures of the dust in the tube and still have them for proof.the truth be known the dealer probally didn't even check the compression because he said he put ngk plugs in for me and i pulled the plugs out the other day and they were chapion plugs so that tells me alot.mine is a gen 1.i whent ahead and put ngk back in!
_________________
SCOTT STORIE

RGERBER · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:41 am Post subject:

I want to say that keeping the dust from getting inside the cab – ( the best you can ) and sealing the air box lid also putting a prefilter in the cap area really does help.

I put rubber mats under the seats, new skid plate, taped up holes behind the seats, firewall block off kit, foamed firewall holes, tape up drain holes in cab when not needed.

Added fender flares ect. All this has helped, plus it makes driving the RZR much more pleasurable. Doors I am sure would help.

I am not saying that you need to buy all these things – but my plan is to do all these things any way and then I will rebuild the top end in 1-2 years –

I went from using 8 oz. of oil to 3-4 oz of oil every 75 miles just by using regular oil.

Not the big fix just letting you know what has worked for me.
_________________
Polaris RZR - build date - 6-15-2007 - Black ITP True Beadlock Wheels with Polished Rings.26"- 6x9x14 front, 6x11x14 Maxxis Bighorn Tires rear, 1.5 adapters - total width in rear of 63" - Gibson exhaust, Factory UTV skid plate,W.E. Shocks, 2" lift, Holtz front bumper, Polaris flares. AEM gauges, HID headlights,

Overcome, Adapt, and Attack.

luggnut · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:37 pm Post subject:

I dont see any mention of the part number for the new bellowed intake tube? Is it even avaliable yet and who sells them on-line.

RGERBER · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:55 pm Post subject:

lowman · Starting Member Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 40 Location: VA

Has anyone developed a correlation between the dust problem and windshield usage? The only time that I have a dust problem is when using a windshield-either full or half. I have quit using the windshields and have no dust in my filter area. It appears to me that many of those complaining the loudest show pictures of their RZR's with windshields. Polaris should not even sell the windshields. They may have shot themselves in the foot!

bulldawg469 · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:40 pm Post subject:

No windshield on my RZR and every time I ride on what we call dry mud (dust) it gets everywhere including the intake system. Sealing up all the areas of the cab looks like a long hard job but I can't help but believe that it will help.

blackie · Starting Member Joined: 22 Aug 2008 Posts: 26

my dealer trying to get approve to rebuild my motor. compression was 10 lb on one side.now he says that the coupon was not for my model witch was 3 23 08. i think this is b.s.but i am waiting to see what happens.

Chuck · Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:45 pm Post subject:

If you seal up the openings into the cab, from underneath and from both wheel areas, you won't have a problem with dust when using the 1/2 windshield.

Read the previous posts on this effort. Polaris has, and has made some major improvements in this area with the '09s

Chuck

Welcome to the PRC Ranger Club forum. A family friendly UTV forum for the Polaris side by side enthusiast. Ranger, RZR, HD, 170, RZR-S, Can-Am off-road Information.