Groco Water Strainer

[3sgterror]

Hello everybody,

So far this forum has been amazing. I recently purchased a 2003 GTX SC and I must say that this thing is amazing. I can only imagine what the RXP is like. I am fairly new to the PWC family. My uncles used to own an old yamaha years ago and we haven't had one since then.

I just had a quick question. I have been reading about the different things that you can do to prolong the life of your jet ski and I came across the Groco Water strainer. I have purchased the kit and it is currently being shipped to me. However, I just read in a search today that the 185hp 4-tec do not have intercoolers. Is this correct? If so, is there even a point to get the groco? I had read that it is to stop all the gung going into the intercooler. If I install the groco will it still provide a benefit to the motor?

I appreciate all your help. Sorry for being such a newb.

-Rob

[mastacks]

I'm not sure if you need it or not i know i do i have a external intercooler if you don't need it then i will buy it from you. Let me know

[HoopsRXT]

I'm not sure if you need the strainer like if you had an intercooler. You are correct that the 185 hp does not have an intercooler. You can install the strainer anyway just as a preventive measure. You can also add an external intercooler and then you already havve the strainer for it.

[3sgterror]

I thought about an after market intercooler but I don't think that I am going to mod this jet ski at all. I bought this together with my cousin and I don't think that he is going to want to mod it.

I had planned on buying an RXP next year on my own and then I could do whatever mods I wanted to it.

So is it agreed that I do not need the strainer then?

[mksmi]

I just ordered the Groco strainer from 4-tec, i hope they are in stock, for new rxt i am getting. Does anyone have any pics or directions on where to mount it. thanks

[HoopsRXT]

mksmi-Here is a link to a pic that you requested. It is mounted on the right hand side of the ski. I used a bolt that is already there that is for the rear grab handle. Then just run the hoses.
http://greenhulk.net/forums/showthre...Water+Strainer

Or do a search, there are good pics around

[mksmi]

Thanks Hoops, great pic that's perfect. Is there any problem as far as water flow with making the hoses longer or raising them up to meet the strainer. sorry if dumb question this is my first ski.

[HoopsRXT]

No problems what so ever, I had to replace some hose to get the correct length. I got the hose from auto parts store. Its just 3/4" hose. When you run hose just make sure you don;t have any bends so tight the hose kinks.

Just for info. The water thru the hose is all pressurized It flows just like a garden hose does.

[mksmi]

Sounds perfect and i like the spot you have it in. thanks for the help.

[ReDevilRXP]

To anyone thats debating on putting a strainer on this should sell you. This is my strainer after about 2-1/2 hours ride time.

Dont make fun of my Chubby hot dog fingers.