{"product_id":"bielle-forgee-sea-doo-4-tec-420917516-gti-gtr-gtx-rxp-rxt-130-300","title":"Sea-Doo 4-TEC Forged Connecting Rod – Ref. 420917516 | GTI GTR GTX RXP RXT 130-300 hp","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSea-Doo 4-TEC Forged Connecting Rod – OEM Replacement Part No. 420917516\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis aftermarket forged connecting rod is designed to replace Sea-Doo OEM part number \u003cstrong\u003e420917516\u003c\/strong\u003e on Rotax 4-TEC engines. A critical lower engine component, it ensures the transmission of force from the pistons to the crankshaft. Available individually or in a set of 3, it is suitable for complete lower engine overhauls or the targeted replacement of a faulty connecting rod. It is imperative to verify the OEM number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaced OEM Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 420917516\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged connecting rod – Rotax 4-TEC lower engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New – aftermarket replacement part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 piece or set of 3 pieces (as selected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 kg \/ piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegulated substances:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct replacement – technician intervention recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis forged connecting rod is compatible with the following Sea-Doo models equipped with the Rotax 4-TEC engine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGTI 130 \/ GTI 155\u003c\/strong\u003e (2008 – 2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGTR 215 \/ GTR 230\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGTX 155 \/ GTX 215 \/ GTX 255 \/ GTX 260 \/ GTX 300\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRXP 215 \/ RXP-X 255 \/ RXP-X 300\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRXT 215 \/ RXT-X 255 \/ RXT-X 260 \/ RXT-X 300\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWake 155 \/ Wake Pro 215 \/ Wake Pro 230\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e⚠️ Always check your serial number (VIN) and the original OEM part number before ordering to confirm exact compatibility with your model.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Replace the Connecting Rod?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe connecting rod is one of the most stressed parts of the Rotax 4-TEC engine. Subject to extreme mechanical stresses during each engine cycle, it can deform or fracture due to lack of lubrication, overheating, or detonation. Here are common symptoms of a connecting rod nearing the end of its life:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDull or metallic knocking sound at idle or during acceleration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAbnormal vibrations felt in the chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of compression in one or more cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePresence of metal shavings in the engine oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSudden engine shutdown or inability to start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWe recommend replacing connecting rods during any complete lower engine overhaul, or as soon as any of these symptoms appear. Preventive replacement at the beginning of the season, after 150 hours of navigation, helps prevent costly engine failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSee Also – Other Compatible 4-TEC Engine Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:10px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lot-6-demi-coussinets-seadoo-rxt-gtx-gti-wake-gts-gtr-130-300-hp\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5379\/9754\/files\/Sfab9eb2f21864dcca10234d70cb0023ew.webp?v=1764109243\" alt=\"Lot 6 Demi-Coussinets Sea-Doo 4-TEC 420933520\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:220px;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet of 6 Half-Bearings Sea-Doo RXT\/GTX\/GTI\/Wake\/GTS\/GTR 130-300 HP – Ref. 420933520\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n    \u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:10px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/joint-de-culasse-seadoo-brp-4-tec-kit-complet-gti-gtr-gtx-rxp-rxt-90-300-hp\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5379\/9754\/files\/Sa49b69d5cb79489cb478364ea27659ddF.webp?v=1764623348\" alt=\"Joint de Culasse Sea-Doo 4-TEC Kit Complet GTI GTR GTX RXP RXT\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:220px;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCylinder Head Gasket Sea-Doo BRP 4-TEC Complete Kit – GTI\/GTR\/GTX\/RXP\/RXT 90-300 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ROTAX tender parts","offers":[{"title":"3 items","offer_id":62950307299658,"sku":"14:350853#3pc;200007763:201336100","price":499.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 piece","offer_id":62950307266890,"sku":"14:29#1pc;200007763:201336100","price":199.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5379\/9754\/files\/Scf05671b34ed461c845756ea9b55416fR.webp?v=1786997198","url":"https:\/\/rotaxtenderparts.com\/en\/products\/bielle-forgee-sea-doo-4-tec-420917516-gti-gtr-gtx-rxp-rxt-130-300","provider":"ROTAX tender parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}