New RZR Intake/Dirt Info

grant22 · 2008-10-30 15:55:06

Stopped by my local Polaris dealer today (AZ WEST in Lake Havasu, AZ) to talk with them about the ongoing dirt in the intake saga.

Service dept. states the new filter will solve the problem. Adding an outer wera will help more. The new "stock" filter is a much more fine filtration media (even though it looks like a bigger version of the original). They state the boot sealing is not the problem (they've done experiments with silicone and there was no improvement of dirt contamination).

Also, the black ring solves over and under tightening problems. They did recommend a thin film of grease around the lip of the filter.

They also stated the 18 month extended warranty is only for engine failure due to dir ingestion. They said usually loss of power is their most common customer complaint, then they get new pistons and rings. (might be a good idea to run it til it dies).

They stated discontinue use of the original filter and the Pure Polaris Uni-Filters. They said to only use in a bind.

They also stated Polaris came out here (Havasu has vry fine dust) and put 400 miles on a RZR following a Ranger. With the new air filter and 400 miles, no dirt in the tract.

Not sure how reliable this info is, but at least my local dealer has a clue and some answers!

RANGERDALEXP · 2008-11-03 17:53:28

This is some good info Grant, Have you tried the new element yet :?: , Just curious if it works :?: , I know that on the 2009s they changed a lot more from the parts list i have looked at other then an updated filter, Stuff like the filter cap and a new induction system with a dust shield addition to the new models, Kind of makes you think that if it was just a filter problem why would the make changes to 5 other items as well :!: , As for the warranty it does no good to fix the top end if the bottom end has been tore up by the silt going after the bearings and cam shaft :!: :idea: , as fare as i am concerned they should replace the whole power plant and skip the band aid fix, I guess they figure to roll the dice an add an 18 month warranty to make the customer fell good and hope it will not come back before the warranty runs out, then at 19 months you have rod knock.........

grant22 · 2008-11-03 19:01:18

Yes, I agree with everything you said above.

No, I have not gone on a dirt ride with it yet. I'll let you know as soon as I do, though.

grant22 · 2008-11-09 20:06:29

Hello all, here is an update:

Over the past couple days, I have put over 100 miles on my RZR. Conditions were very dusty, was going solo (wasn't in anyone's dust), and i checked the air filter after.

Remember from before, I'm now using the NEW stock filter with the K&N outerwear on it. The filter had slight dust on the outerwear with no visible dirt in the filter pleats. Took the filter out and saw NO dust or dirt in the intake tract (that's a first for me).

I will continue to update this thread as I run it more. My RZR currently has 36 hours on it.

rzrrider322 · 2008-11-09 22:14:54

Hello all, here is an update:
Over the past couple days, I have put over 100 miles on my RZR. Conditions were very dusty, was going solo (wasn't in anyone's dust), and i checked the air filter after.
Remember from before, I'm now using the NEW stock filter with the K&N outerwear on it. The filter had slight dust on the outerwear with no visible dirt in the filter pleats. Took the filter out and saw NO dust or dirt in the intake tract (that's a first for me).
I will continue to update this thread as I run it more. My RZR currently has 36 hours on it.

Thats good news! keep us posted.

RANGERDALEXP · 2008-11-09 22:54:12

That is good, hope it continues to work.

grant22 · 2008-11-10 08:42:55

Forgot to mention.................

My local Polaris Dealer said the first sign of dirt getting past the filter is obviousy dirt in the intake tract.

But you should ALL be paying close attention to your oil level according to him. Dirt in the motor will most quickly start wearing away the piston rings which would obviously eat oil alive!!!

So, watch you oil not only because you normally should, but because if you are eating oil, take in your RZR and have the extended warranty work started.

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