1997 Seadoo XP Intake Grate

[kingjames2306]

I have a 97 XP and the stock intake grate was ripped out some how. I've been reading threads and I see a lot of other people have this problem and also have the problem of the two rear screw holes not being threaded. The Seadoo site suggests using loctite red on those two screws so here is what I'm wondering. Is there supposed to be threads for the two rear screws? If not am I just supposed to put the loctite on the new screw and "make my own threads". Loctite red is the permanent loctite so it shouldn't come out.

 

[Smokymance]

I have a 97 XP and the stock intake grate was ripped out some how. I've been reading threads and I see a lot of other people have this problem and also have the problem of the two rear screw holes not being threaded. The Seadoo site suggests using loctite red on those two screws so here is what I'm wondering. Is there supposed to be threads for the two rear screws? If not am I just supposed to put the loctite on the new screw and "make my own threads". Loctite red is the permanent loctite so it shouldn't come out.

Look at what my previous owner did...

Bolt and screwed it thru so it doesnt come off

 

[1995hx]

Look at what my previous owner did...

Bolt and screwed it thru so it doesnt come off

Thats a hack job there fix it right and be done with it.

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[Smokymance]

any recommendations how? if i use a wood type crew, or no bolt, im assuming it will fall off...unless i get a new shoe, i might have to use a bolt and nut solution...right?

 

[1995hx]

any recommendations how? if i use a wood type crew, or no bolt, im assuming it will fall off...unless i get a new shoe, i might have to use a bolt and nut solution...right?

Ya you could bolt and nut it but the best solution is to epoxy new inserts in. If you bolt and nut it make sure it is flush and not sticking out like before

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[Smokymance]

Figured...those things underneath almost drowned me once as they got caught in my jacket as i flipped the ski around once when it was belly up....

 

[1995hx]

Ya gotta be careful with stuff sticking out like that

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[Smokymance]

Took the grate off and this is what i found where the bolts should go...seems like they arent that bad....the main part of the insert is untouched it seems like

 

[Minnetonka4me]

goto the hardware store and look for brass threaded inserts. Get some good epoxy and get those suckers in there GOOD. make sure that hole is FULL of Epoxy, and let it ooze out.

 

[Smokymance]

Gotta find an intake grate first ....lol...

Use wood type stainless steel screws?

 

[Smokymance]

goto the hardware store and look for brass threaded inserts. Get some good epoxy and get those suckers in there GOOD. make sure that hole is FULL of Epoxy, and let it ooze out.

Got some threaded inserts...epaxy all around them and got them in the wholes...got a used r&d, cleaned it up and put it up last night