02 Seadoo GTX possibly impeller problem???

[Estephens]

I have a 2002 Seadoo GTX with about 40hrs on it. I recently had it out and was running great. The lake recently turned over and had lots of alge on it. I was going about 55 when it seams like I sucked up some weeds, had a loss of power or winding sound like when the intake grate gets full of seaweed. I jumped off and checked the grate and noticed there wasn't any seaweed stuck. But it still sounds that way if I give it full throttle. It runs alrigth and no warning lights come on, it just doesn't have the "get-up" anymore. Would something have got sucked up into the impeller? How can I check or find out? And is it possible to do it while in the water or do I have to take the GTX out of the water? Thanks for any help!!!!

Eric

 

[pgway]

I had a similar problem yesterday on my '95 XP. I still had no power after removing the weeds. Upon further inspection I found a small piece of wood wedged in the impeller. I had to remove the intake grate to get to it, but now all is fine.

 

[kustomkarl]

Welcome to the seadoo forum Estphens. You need to look at the seadoo on the trailer to look up inside the jet pump.

Karl

 

[Estephens]

Thanks, Thats what I was thinking because it was fine otherwise. I was just hoping I could do it simply on the water. Oh well, hopefully it will be that simple though. When I take the intake grate off is there anything else I need to do? Or is it simply on by just screws or bolts?

 

[kustomkarl]

Just the screws you see...Anything you do on your seadoo should be out of the water...unless you can hold your breath for a while...:rofl:

Karl

 

[Estephens]

hahaha! Thanks for your help and the welcome to the forum! I'll let ya know what I find.

 

[kustomkarl]

Were here to help and amuse...:cheers:

Karl