Intake insert repair on a Gen 1 X2.

[X2Kid]

I've searched this thread for info on this issue without luck. Can anybody steer me in the right direction/offer advice?

I managed to tear the inserts clean out of the hull into which the the two front locating bolts of the intake grate thread into. I've glassed-in some new inserts but fear the same thing will happen in the future. It strikes me the most bullet-proof set up would be to de-foam the void where the inserts reside and fill with resin. I then propose to drill through the resin and mount the grate in place with two long bolts extending through to the little storage area beneath the seat (I'd bond in an alloy plate onto which the nuts would seat).

I know i have the driveshaft tunnel to contend with, but is this a possible solution?

All advice will be much appreciated.

 

[mydixiewrecked]

I ripped mine out during practice at WF's and ripped apart a Skat mag pump in the process. We drilled through the fire extinguisher area and put two long bolts to hold the intake grate. It should never come out again


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[WB1994]

Let me guess , you were running an R&D intake grate? Run a less agressive grateand dont bolt through the hull unless your looking to waterlog your foam .

 

[Sospikey]

I would say it helps (some) to use silicone on the grate as well. Put some down Before you put the grate on (front and back) and then smooth it out til follow the lines of the hull. This will also reduce cavitation (ok, not by much..) some. My 2 cents....

 

[Whigvillestandups]

I don't run an intake grate because everyone told me it was no big deal, and was alway too lazy to find one or get one on eBay, but I have no problems, I've always just tried to avoid logs

 

[Octane_114]

I have yet to fix mine either. I plan on installing a sxr tunnel so wasn't really concerned with it. Ski doesn't hook the same even with the stuffer. I lost a nice worx mail loader intake grate. I will use 2 part epoxy when i put new inserts in.