97 GTX Carbone Ring worn???

[GTX rider]

I have a 97 GTX and have experienced a small amount of water in the hull after riding and some cavitation on take off. When inspecting the Carbone ring and boot, it appears that the O rings on the carrier are almost gone and the carbone ring has ALOT of play between it and the carrier / shaft and a gap of about 3/16" all the way around the ID of the ring and the carrier.

My question is should that gap be there? What kind of fit should the Carbone Ring ro shaft / Carrier be? Shouldn't the carbone ring be snug fit?

Any help would be greatly appreciated! :hurray:

 

[sunbaby69]

carbon ring does not fit against shaft. there is a gap, dont have spec handy but if orings are bad, that'll probably solve your issue