951 found a broken bolt

[519bryguy]

I found a bolt in the bottom of my hull today and its the bolt outta the black exhaust pipe, The one that on the back of the motor, kinda in between where the water lines go in to the engine and the water drains outta the engine, It is snapped so now I have to take the pipe off and get it drilled out?? Should I drive it like this or will it prob break the other ones?

 

[Mike D]

Hi,

I have the same problem on my exhaust, athough it is the lower bolt down by where the water enters the head. In my case I think the last owner just did not put the bolt back in.

I have not had a problem yet, by plan to replace it soon, as I am planning to remove the exhause to give me better access to the carbs for my next round of mods. It is winter here so not big deal about downtime.

I guess it really depends how you use your ski, whether or not you will have a problem with just one bolt. I would plan to replace it if I was you.

Good luck.
Mike