Drain Plug O-ring replacement

[AirJordan613]

One of my drain plug o-rings cracked in half and fell off. The other isn't looking so good. I found on the forum that the size is 12 at ace. My question is how do you remove the drain plug without breaking the retainers so that the new o-ring can be installed?




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[pwgsx]

2 ways, reach into the ski and bend it sideways and pop the plug out OR take the 2 screws off and remove the whole drain piece, install your new o ring and then re-install. Use some silicon when re-installing for a good seal.

 

[AirJordan613]

Which do you recommend? I've got an '01 XP and '05 RXT I'm gonna replace both rings in each.


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[pwgsx]

I usually take the screws out, its really easy. Its a very simple part.

 

[AirJordan613]

Thanks! I picked up some o-rings and I'll give it a try tomorrow. I'm going to see if I can pull the plugs from the outside with needle nose pliers.


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[KK40384]

You'll find it easier to just remove the screws and take the whole assembly out. Chances are you're gonna break it with needle nose pliers. It's a great idea on paper but in reality not so much. Only reason I say that is because I've been there and done that.

 

[AirJordan613]

You'll find it easier to just remove the screws and take the whole assembly out. Chances are you're gonna break it with needle nose pliers. It's a great idea on paper but in reality not so much. Only reason I say that is because I've been there and done that.

How do you reseal if you take the whole assembly out?


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[KK40384]

I used a little bit if silicone. Just make sure you let it dry before you put it back in the water.

 

[68ragtop]

A good quality o-ring will be pliable enough to stretch over the cap without breaking. I have done this several times. Much easier than removing anything imo.

 

[AirJordan613]

Are the bolts just threaded into fiberglass or is there a nut back there?


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[68ragtop]

just wood type screws into the hull, but will take some effort to remove as they are sealed in place as well.

 

[AirJordan613]

Assembly didn't need to be removed. I replaced the rings in all 4 plugs by just pulling the plugs. Nothing broke. Thanks for everyone's advice though!


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