{"product_id":"carbon-ring-kit-for-sea-doo-sp-580-1996-personal-watercraft","title":"Carbon Ring Kit for Sea-Doo SP 580 1996 Personal Watercraft","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarbon Ring Kit for Sea-Doo SP 580\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis carbon ring kit is a replacement driveshaft seal component that keeps water out of the hull where the shaft passes through, built for the 1996 Sea-Doo SP 580 and comparable models that use the same carrier ring setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis carbon ring kit provides the sealing ring and related hardware needed to service the driveshaft pass-through on a 1996 Sea-Doo SP 580. The carbon ring kit keeps cooling water on the correct side of the hull seal while letting the driveshaft spin freely. It suits riders and mechanics servicing a personal watercraft that sees regular lake or saltwater use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon ring material designed for continuous contact against a rotating driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-lubricating surface that tolerates the wet environment inside a jet pump tunnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement footprint for the original carrier ring position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResists wear from grit and sand drawn through the pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit format so seals and ring hardware arrive together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits routine driveshaft seal service on 580 series engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFits These Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Sea-Doo SP 580 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Sea-Doo models using the same 580 driveshaft carrier assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveshaft seal replacement during pump or impeller service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHull resealing after water intrusion is found near the shaft tunnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal maintenance on older 580 powered personal watercraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepair work on machines that sit in the water between rides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponent Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon ring kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriveshaft seal at hull pass-through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efor Sea-Doo SP 580\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How do I know the carbon ring needs replacing? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water collecting in the hull near the driveshaft tunnel, or a visible groove and wear step on the carbon face, both point to replacement. Inspect the ring whenever the pump is removed for service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does the ring need time to seat? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A new carbon ring mates to the driveshaft surface over the first few hours of running. Check for drips after the first ride and recheck hardware torque.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlight variation in finish or dimensions may occur between production runs, and fit can depend on serial number, so confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid Spare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51062920020054,"sku":"OO1C05381","price":141.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/s-l1600_5a3f6810-b5bb-48f8-b974-2fe7df099835.jpg?v=1794315998","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/carbon-ring-kit-for-sea-doo-sp-580-1996-personal-watercraft","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}