ski pylon

(marbles) · (marbles) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 08-22-2009, 12:01 PM

I have a 06 malibu and the ski pylon is stuck in the down position. I think it may be a vapor or moisture lock. Anyone know how to remedy this without banging the heck out of my boat?
Thanks

(chasenm) · (chasenm) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 08-22-2009, 5:59 PM

So it is stuck in there you can't get it out? If so, I have the same problem ALL the time and it is a huge pain. Let me know the details and I may be able to help

(882001) · (882001) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 08-22-2009, 6:12 PM

oil?

(marbles) · (marbles) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 08-23-2009, 3:27 PM

It is in the down position and will not budge... at all...I tried wd-40 but still nothing.

(chasenm) · (chasenm) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 08-23-2009, 6:33 PM

We used a ton of WD-40 and kind of shook it around. I sprayed it underneath and from the top and had two buddies with me...then just yanked it out. That was the first time, now it happens 9 times out of 10 but we're always able to get it out...

(cadunkle)

Try coating it with some white lithium and working it up and down a few times. WD40 is a terrible penetrant and a terrible lubricant. If you feel you need to use a penetrant use either PB Blaster or Kroil, it'll dissolve any bits or rust or anything, then clean up the penetrant and use white lithium grease on it.

(bobby_hottub) · (bobby_hottub) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 08-24-2009, 3:39 AM

There was a thread about this a few weeks back. The guy's dealer said that the best way to fix it is to hone it out a bit. I have the same issue with my 07 VLX, but only when the pylon heats up from the engine heat. Slides right up and down when it is cool. I might try that in the off season.