OEM flush kit for closed loop 4-tec?

[Chadd925]

So I went to a local sea doo dealer in the area to pick up a flush kit for my 2006 GTi 4-tec. I just bought the ski and I understand that it is a closed loop system, and the only thing I will be flushing out is the exhaust. The dealer game me the OEM flush kit, and the directions tell me to cut a coolant hose and insert a "T" fitting... For some reason this does not sound right to me. I asked the guy at the dealership if it would work on my 4-tec ski and he gave me a " it's for all sea doos" answer. My question is: is this the wrong kit? Don't I just need an attachment so I can hook up a garden hose to the rear of my ski. Thanks for your time, I've been scratching my head on this one...

 

[Dennis]

Some people have their ski on a lift and can't access the rear of the ski and therefore need the kit they sold you. If your ski is on a trailer then just go to LOWES or HOME DEPOT and buy a garden hose adapter. There is a pipe coming out the rear of your ski that has internal garden hose threads and you make your flush connection there. It's easier if you put the ski in reverse. Only flush for 2 or 3 minutes and the engine must be running when flushing. Make sure to remove the flush adapter from the flush pipe when finished.

 

[Michael211_2000]

The pipe sticking out the rear of your jetpump has waterhose sized threads on it. All you need to do is screw the end of your water hose onto it.

For simplicity though, go to Walmart or your local hardware store and get a 2-piece water hose coupling, screw 1 piece onto the end of that pipe and the other end onto the end of your water hose... makes hooking up MUCH easier! Also at Walmart they sell on/off valves designed to go on end of waterhose, which is very helpful and gives you flow control right there at the stern of your PWC when running it off the hose on a trailer... no need to run for the faucet to turn the water on or off!

Take that stupid kit back and get your money back. LOL!

- Michael

 

[g.cothren]

I am new to this but my understanding is that the pipe at the rear is to flush the system of salt water or just dirty water. The closrd circut cooling for the engine is a totally different system...check the owners manual

 

[Dennis]

You are correct.

 

[Michael211_2000]

The closrd circut cooling for the engine is a totally different system...check the owners manual

I think he was only trying to identify exactly which model engine he had.

- Michael

 

[hd883chopper]

There is a pipe coming out the rear of your ski that has internal garden hose threads and you make your flush connection there. It's easier if you put the ski in reverse.

Hope its cool that I jump in here, but what does the pipe connect to inside the craft? I've identified the threaded pipe you guys are talking about but what does it connect to once it's through the hull? In my case, it doesn't seem to be connected to anything. Running a hose on this pipe would only flood my bilge....

Thx,
HD

 

[Chadd925]

Hope its cool that I jump in here, but what does the pipe connect to inside the craft? I've identified the threaded pipe you guys are talking about but what does it connect to once it's through the hull? In my case, it doesn't seem to be connected to anything. Running a hose on this pipe would only flood my bilge....

Thx,
HD

It's your exhaust system, you would be rinsing particles/ other stuff that your ski picked up while in the water.

 

[fearthisinc]

Some people have their ski on a lift and can't access the rear of the ski and therefore need the kit they sold you. If your ski is on a trailer then just go to LOWES or HOME DEPOT and buy a garden hose adapter. There is a pipe coming out the rear of your ski that has internal garden hose threads and you make your flush connection there. It's easier if you put the ski in reverse. Only flush for 2 or 3 minutes and the engine must be running when flushing. Make sure to remove the flush adapter from the flush pipe when finished.

2 or 3 minutes?? I was told that you can't let the ski/jet boat run that long with out it being in water.. i was told maybe 15-20 seconds with the engine revved up slightly..

 

[hd883chopper]

It's your exhaust system, you would be rinsing particles/ other stuff that your ski picked up while in the water.

So you're saying that if I hook my garden hose to the tube, all its supposed to do is push water into the bilge/hull of the PWC? Then it would just flow out of the plug drain holes.... Doesn't seem that is doing a whole lot while the motor is running. I thought that when you hooked your hose to the PWC, it was supposed to push the water through the system somehow to cool the exhaust.

Sorry if I don't understand, but this is kinda new to me. Be patient.

 

[Chadd925]

2 or 3 minutes?? I was told that you can't let the ski/jet boat run that long with out it being in water.. i was told maybe 15-20 seconds with the engine revved up slightly..

If your seadoo is not in the water or having water ran through it with a garden hose, you're right... 20 seconds sounds about max. If you ARE running a garden hose and it can keep your exhaust semi-cool while flushing it, a couple of minutes won't hurt anything.

 

[Chadd925]

So you're saying that if I hook my garden hose to the tube, all its supposed to do is push water into the bilge/hull of the PWC? Then it would just flow out of the plug drain holes.... Doesn't seem that is doing a whole lot while the motor is running. I thought that when you hooked your hose to the PWC, it was supposed to push the water through the system somehow to cool the exhaust.

Sorry if I don't understand, but this is kinda new to me. Be patient.

Yes, the second thing you said. When you hook up the garden hose to the back of your ski, it should flush your exhaust while cooling it. Water should come out the back of your jet pump area, not drain through your plugs. The garden hose tube in the back of your ski should not just go through the wall into your hull, it should lead to your exhaust.

 

[hd883chopper]

Yes, the second thing you said. When you hook up the garden hose to the back of your ski, it should flush your exhaust while cooling it. Water should come out the back of your jet pump area, not drain through your plugs. The garden hose tube in the back of your ski should not just go through the wall into your hull, it should lead to your exhaust.

Ok Chadd, I got ya now. I appreciate the info. So since my flush tube doesn't hook up to anything in the bilge, I've got to find out where it's supposed to tie into the exhaust. Should there be some sort of T fitting in the large rubber exhaust hose?