717 damaged. Advice?

[LBH]

Hello All

I have a 717 that was damaged because the air filter vibrated loose and a bolt was ingested.

See the pictures attached.

My question is:

Will replacement of the valve and cleaning up of the surfaces be sufficient?

What would you recommend to maximize probability of success?

Thanks!

Leigh

 

[mikidymac]

At a minimum you will need a new or refurbished rotary cover.

If any of the grooves connect the two ports the cases are junk. I would suggest getting a good set of used cases from Westside Powersports Seadoo.

 

[noooby]

How far did bits of the bolt get? Any damage to the pistons/cylinders?

 

[LBH]

Only one bolt made it in. The other 5 fell out when we rolled the engine over. The missing bolt seems to have been turned in to shreds. It is evident in the bottom of the crank case. I expect that the bearings have been contaminated also. I am planing an extensive wash of the crank shaft and bearings. Cylinder sleeve valves seem ok...

Leigh

 

[mikidymac]

If metal made it into the crank bearings they are shot and can't be washed out, the crankshaft is toast.