Sand in the impala of jet-ski - what happens and how do I clear it out?

Question

Got stuck on some sand in the new sea doo jet-ski, just wondering the consequences of getting sand in the back if indeed sand was sucked up and if so, what's the best way to clear it out. Thanks very much for the jet ski answer!

Answer 1

I think you mean impeller, not impala.

My advice is to stop using it immediately and get it to a personal watercraft shop that you trust and get it looked at. Don't try to flush the sand out by flushing the water system now, it might be too badly obstructed or the impeller is damaged.

If you try to diagnosis the problem yourself and run it too long without water flowing to cool the engine, you could sieze the engine, throw a rod, or burn the cylinders and ruin your engine.

Get it to a trusted PWC repair shop quickly before more damage occurs.

Answer 2

Sounds like a lot of sand.  Your owners manual will have a section on flushing out your cooling system with fresh water.  It is similar to back washing your swimming pool.  It is a matter of hooking up a fresh water hose to a specific connection in the jet-ski. That should flush out any excess sand.  

Bottom line is to follow the owner's manual.  They usually cover these events and specify the exact procedures to follow as you are not the first to get sand in the machine.

Also like the above guy said, if its a lot of sand, you might want someone to look at.  Hate to see a New Seadoo ruined.