2014 GTX Limited cross over hose.

[pnyxxpress]

I have been reading tons of post about installing a valve on the water intake hose. My manual states to pinch the hose when towing in excess on 15mph. The manual even has a photo that points to correct hose. The problem is the motor in the our seadoos looks nothing like the picture. Where is hose at on 2014 models? Thanks

 

[pnyxxpress]

I stopped by the dealer today and talked to the techs. On the GTX iS 260 Limited. The hose that needs to be pinched during towing is not accessible. I can barely get my hand between the frame and the top of the engine to even feel the hose let alone pinch it off. Anyone have this model that has any ideas? Thanks

 

[red2blue]

Remove the stock hose...replace with a longer one so that you can re-route it and install your valve.

 

[pnyxxpress]

Its not possible without completely removing the top half of the pwc. The engine is completely shrouded in a plastic cover that cannot be removed. All the photos I have seen you have complete access to engine compartment. Not on the this model. I can remove the air shroud and I have access to oil, plugs, and filter and that is it. Its ridiculous.

 

[KK40384]

One of the many reasons not to buy the suspension models. Impossible to work on. This would have been a simple task in a non suspension hull.

 

[LouDoo]

The other option you have, if you ever need to be towed don't go over 5mph, or no wake speed.

Lou

 

[red2blue]

well...he could bring it to the stealership...pay them to pull the top deck and let them install it.

or maybe....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V4o6EycpoI

 

[pnyxxpress]

The dealership is going to call BRP this week and I'm doing the same to find out some options. More than likely I would never need to tow it but if I'm planning long tours then being prepared will be essential. Towing it under 15 mph would suck if I'm 50-100 miles from the trailer.

 

[pnyxxpress]

well...he could bring it to the stealership...pay them to pull the top deck and let them install it.

or maybe....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V4o6EycpoI

Thanks for the link. The dealership told me it is a 8 hour job to pull the deck. With the right equipment, that looks like a couple of hours.

 

[red2blue]

Yeah...hell....being towed five miles sux at no wake speed. Been there....behind a Kawi no less.

Might wanna also ask them how they have the front tow eye rated as far as speed goes. Might become a moot point.

 

[red2blue]

Thanks for the link. The dealership told me it is a 8 hour job to pull the deck. With the right equipment, that looks like a couple of hours.

Yeah...coupla hrs is what I was thinkin too....if you got the garage and tools ready. You should be able to knock out this project on a Saturday.

Still might wanna go for a maintenance manual though.

 

[pnyxxpress]

I'm pulling the left stern storage bin. Maybe I'll have access thru there. I also gave some thought about fabricating a keel intake cover. Obviously this would not be as user friendly if it was ever needed but it still would serve the purpose.

 

[pnyxxpress]

I finally got around to pulling the left rear storage bin. And... there it is. I'm guessing the top hose is the one that needs to be pinched in case I need to tow it. It looks like it Ts into the flush port. Can anyone confirm.

 

[AircraftDoc]

You can always place the valve at the forward end of the engine. I bought a cheap channellock and marked the intake hose with red electrical tape just before it goes into the inner-cooler. In case I have to be towed.

 

[pnyxxpress]

As I mentioned in an earlier post, you can't get to it any where else. This is a suspension model and the entire engine compartment is shrouded to prevent chaffing. I don't mind pulling the rear compartment if I need to but I still need confirmation this the correct hose.

 

[ski-d00]

pretty sure it is the bottom hose. in general, seadoos use a backflush system where they flush the opposite direction of the normal water flow, even on the newer ones, so the top line is one of the exit lines. you can make sure by pulling on the bottom one and feeling that the other end is the entrance to the intercooler.

also, the main cooling feed line comes out of the top of the pump next to the two smaller bailer lines and you should be able to reach back under to confirm this.

 

[pnyxxpress]

What size valve should I use? Same size as the hose or one size bigger.

 

[AircraftDoc]

Usually, bigger. Look inside where the ball valve is. You want the valves smallest dia. to be as big as the hoses inside Dia. You don't want to restrict the flow.