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[wingohopkins]

I have a new Challenger 180 and on page 72 of my owners manual there is a reference to flushing the exhaust cooling system.

I tried to connect my water hose for about an hour and decided I must be doing something wrong. I went to the local boaters world and they made me a quick adapter. I got home and still could not reach the connector.

I called my dealer and he said that this new model (2005) does not require this flushing and that the connector hole is only if you want to add an adapter?

I have had regular jet skis and know that is is really important to flush these out, has anyone else heard this? If you are flushing, how are you getting to the connector.

Thanks for any feedback and advice.

[stevenh]

I have a new Challenger 180 and on page 72 of my owners manual there is a reference to flushing the exhaust cooling system.

I tried to connect my water hose for about an hour and decided I must be doing something wrong. I went to the local boaters world and they made me a quick adapter. I got home and still could not reach the connector.

I called my dealer and he said that this new model (2005) does not require this flushing and that the connector hole is only if you want to add an adapter?

I have had regular jet skis and know that is is really important to flush these out, has anyone else heard this? If you are flushing, how are you getting to the connector.

Thanks for any feedback and advice.

My '05 S200 and my '03 4-tec sportster both had a solid black hose connector on the back of the engine next to the jet. I assume you have one of these too? They are set-up for a female hose connector, but it is almost impossible to put one on since the boat side does not rotate. I put a quick release hose connector on mine and it works great (x2 for my S200). If you boat in fresh water, you probalby don't have to worry about flushing unless you boat in really dirty water. I flush mine only when I boat in salt-water. Your 4-tec only uses external water for exhaust cooling.

Steve

[Yuji]

It also supplies intercooler

[thumper]

i just push the hose into the outlet with no adapter - it works fine - havent got time on the ramp to fuss with adapters there is always a queue for the washdown

but you should always flush - i think its poor of the dealer to say you dont need to flush - freshwater boating or not - its your engine you paid for it - its not the dealers - he just makes money when it goes wrong.

[wingohopkins]

I have a new Challenger 180 and on page 72 of my owners manual there is a reference to flushing the exhaust cooling system. 

I tried to connect my water hose for about an hour and decided I must be doing something wrong.  I went to the local boaters world and they made me a quick adapter.  I got home and still could not reach the connector.

I called my dealer and he said that this new model (2005) does not require this flushing and that the connector hole is only if you want to add an adapter? 

I have had regular jet skis and know that is is really important to flush these out, has anyone else heard this?  If you are flushing, how are you getting to the connector. 

Thanks for any feedback and advice.

My '05 S200 and my '03 4-tec sportster both had a solid black hose connector on the back of the engine next to the jet. I assume you have one of these too? They are set-up for a female hose connector, but it is almost impossible to put one on since the boat side does not rotate. I put a quick release hose connector on mine and it works great (x2 for my S200). If you boat in fresh water, you probalby don't have to worry about flushing unless you boat in really dirty water. I flush mine only when I boat in salt-water. Your 4-tec only uses external water for exhaust cooling.

Steve

No black hose, I had an adapter and can not get it on - I simply can not get to the threaded outlet.

[wingohopkins]

i just push the hose into the outlet with no adapter - it works fine - havent got time on the ramp to fuss with adapters there is always a queue for the washdown

but you should always flush - i think its poor of the dealer to say you dont need to flush - freshwater boating or not - its your engine you paid for it - its not the dealers - he just makes money when it goes wrong.

I boat in saltwater, so if I can just get the hose to the outlet, which I have not been able to do, I should just hold it in place and flush?

[Pyrock]

All very interesting...I'll have to remember this information. I only boat on fresh water which has only included Donner Lake and Lake tahoe both of which is propabably cleaner than most of the worlds drinking water. In short, I feel confident that hosing down is not a big issue in my case.

[Yuji]

When flushing make sure you:
1) Hook up hose
2) Start motor
3) Turn on Water and flush while reving up motor.
4) Shut off water
5) Turn off motor

YOU NEVER WANT TO FLUSH WITHOUT ENGINE RUNNING or you will push water back into the exhaust. You also don't want to flush for too long or you'll overheat the driveshaft seal/bearing.

[ADMoore]

I have a new Challenger 180 and on page 72 of my owners manual there is a reference to flushing the exhaust cooling system.

I tried to connect my water hose for about an hour and decided I must be doing something wrong. I went to the local boaters world and they made me a quick adapter. I got home and still could not reach the connector.

I called my dealer and he said that this new model (2005) does not require this flushing and that the connector hole is only if you want to add an adapter?

I have had regular jet skis and know that is is really important to flush these out, has anyone else heard this? If you are flushing, how are you getting to the connector.

Thanks for any feedback and advice.

Wingo,

Have your dealer provide you with a easy access flush kit ($19.95) part number 295500068. I have a 180 and it is impossible to reach the adapter in the rear. As a general rule I flush after each use. With the flush kit, you open the middle rear seat and your garden hose connects easily to the engine compartment without struggling at the rear of the boat. You can view the flush kit on page four of accessories at www.seadoo.com. Hope this helps! Copy and paste the link below to view the kit.

http://www.brp.com/e...age_maintenance

[wingohopkins]

ADMoore -

I bought a flush kit at an auto parts store and was advised by my dealer to slice the black hose and attach. Is this what you would do with the part you are suggesting?

Thanks for your help.