parts need for oil change ?

[aarons1k]

I'm in the process of winterizing my boat (03 seadoo sportster 4-tec for the first time) and i fogged the motor, put stabil in the fuel tank and pumped anti-freeze into the exhaust system ( found a post on the forum and copied some ones bilge pump idea and it worked awesome!! . I am about to change the oil and want to make sure i get all the parts i need. Is there only 2 seals that i should order with the filter?
Aaron

 

[devonte007]

If I remember correctly there are actually 3 seals that are on the oil filter cap.

1. small o-ring on the screw for the cap
2. large thin o-ring fits just under the lip of the cap
3. thinner o-ring that fits into a groove midway up the cap sleeve that fits snugly into the oil filter canister.

If you click on the "parts" link at the top of this page you should be able to find an exploded parts diagram of the oil filter area that shows all these rubber seals. You only need to replace the seals if they are worn or damaged. The one that gets damaged most frequently is the one just under the lip of the oil filter cap, it breaks if you need to pry the lid out with a tool. I always just keep one spare on hand just in case. I have only needed to replace one seal in the 4 years I have owned the boat; but if you don't have a replacement on hand you are screwed...

Good luck on the winterization and this oil change. Post back if you have any other specific questions. Oil changes are really easy to do if you take your time and have the correct tools (a good fluid pump is indispensable).
--Deven

 

[aarons1k]

I just looked and i see the o ring for the cap , and the o ring for the hex screw that holds the cap on. Those are the only 2 i see... I probably wont need them but like u said i want a extra set just in case Have you ever pressure tested your pump? I was gonna check it and replace the grease so its ready to go for the summer. Thx for the help and btw where are you from in IL?

 

[devonte007]

Check the parts diagram for the 2005 and you will see that there are 3 o-rings. Not sure why the earlier years only show two, but I recall there may have been an updated oil filter cap made around 2005 and most of the boats have them. If your boat only has two then just go with that. As long as there are no oil leaks you are good to go.



I have not ever pressure tested my pump, don't have the equipment. If you do, go for it. What most of us do is just check it yearly (or every two years if you are lazy like me). Take the cone off and look inside. If no water is present and grease looks good then just button it back up. If you find water intrusion then you need to take the pump off and check all the seals. More than likely it is the cone seal which is very easy to replace, but it could also be the seal at the back. In any event if you have water in there, depending on how bad it is, you will need to take the whole thing apart, inspect the bearings and such, and replace what has been damaged by the water.

As far as winterization goes, you may also want to check the antifreeze coolant and/or change it. You should do this every 2 years and it is quite easy. If it has not been done in a while put this on your list. Also, search the forums for 'winterization' and you will find lots of posts of a few other things to check (that escape me at the moment) and lubricate.

I am in the Chicagoland area, south suburbs, boat is at our place in Michigan. Where abouts are you?

 

[aarons1k]

Hey devonte007, sorry for the late reply I never got a email telling me some one replied, thx for the diagram I I had just ordered the 2 seals and a oil filter , I'm getting boat out of storage This weekend can't wait !!!! It looks like it takes 2.7 quarts of oil w filter change? I will check antifreeze also thanks ! As far as the pump grease , in order to check that do u have to pull the pump out or just take Ventura off ? I don't have a pressure tester either , I was just going to replace grease and make sure seals of needed .

I'm about 45 min south west of the city , I live In yorkville about 15 min south west of aurora . How about u ?
About 25 min north of Morris so we go to the illinois river a few times a year , mostly the rock river in Oregon ( brand new launch , owned by forest preserve , water is always kept high becuse of the nuclear reactor . Fox river in at Charles we usually launch at a friends house or Boy Scout island ( usually only go there early summer before it gets hot and water level drops ). All holidays and when we r not on the rock river we go for a weekend or long weekend to savanna il / sabula iowa just across the bridge on rt 64 ( Mississippi River ). We stay at the bluff cabins if u r ever out tht way check it out ! I have 3 other friends w boats ranging from a ski boat , pontoon and a malibu wake setter . Where do u usually go boat go boating ?

Thanks again for the helpful info!

 

[devonte007]

Hey Aaron,

Checking the pump grease is pretty easy, you need to remove the reverse bucket, steering nozzle, and the venturi to get at the three screws holding the nose cone on. Once you take it off, if everything looks good, just button it back up. There is no need to add any grease as long as it is not contaminated with water or rust. If you do find contamination then it is time to pull the pump, take it apart and probably rebuild. I had to have this done when I got mine a few years back.

If you have not already, I would suggest downloading the shop manual and reading up on everything before you dive in. As I recall, you will need some thread lock and silicone sealant to put everything back together. I think it called for blue thread lock on all the screws/bolts that come off the pump, and a type of silicone that goes on the mating surface between the pump and venturi. You will also need a good set of hex keys to take off all the screws/bolts on the propulsion system and a torx socket for the oil change.

I’m excited about spring myself, although probably won’t get our boats from storage until mid May. By the way, I am from the Crete area just a bit east of you. I mainly keep the boat up at our cottage in Michigan. Since we are on a lake, I just put it in late may and take it out in September. Don’t do a whole lot of traveling with the boat, although I have thought about it.

Good luck with all the pre-season maintenance. Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions, I can give you my personal e-mail/phone and would be happy to help out. The first time with all these maintenance tasks can be a bit daunting, but if you take your time and do the research first you'll be a pro in no time. Plus it's a good excuse to buy some cool new tools....
--Deven

 

[aarons1k]

Thanks , i changed the oil yesterday and everything went smooth , my oil cap only had one large and one small ( must be the old style cap) . The old seals still looked good but i noticed some one had broken a plastic flap inside the cover that holds the bolt straight! I looked for the plastic piece and didnt see it so hopefully they dis guarded it and it didn't go through the motor !!!

I just got my hands on a paper copy for the manual thank u ebay , it has tons of useful info ! I have heard of Crete , thats awesome you are on a lake , keeps things real easy! I appreciate all the help and i will pm! I love new toys lol