CVT case flooded with water

sweeperguy

Active member
Drove my Can Am in too deep of water. Flooded the CVT case with water. Just deep enough to fill case through exhaust vent , just below seat. Not deep enough to get into intake side (air or belt) they were high enough under dash no water in air box.

My question is do I need to take clutches off and clean them? It was fairly clean water, not like the mud bog pits at the mud runs.
I also flushed out with fresh water when I got home. Looked clean out drain plug right away.
 

dofo1

Member
The clutch is similar to a snowmobile so water itself will not hurt it as long as you get dried off rather soon, usually opening the drain plug and running it for 5 min or should do it.

If the water was relatively clean you should be fine, I would still open it up when you get a chance and blow out any belt dust and inspect the belt and clutch faces for any wear, depending on use this should be done every year or two whether or not you got water in the CVT case.
 
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