Head Gasket Replacement as PM

[John from Madison CT]

Rodbolt and Ray: For a 6 year old Yamaha 250hp, is it a good idea to change the Headgaskets as Preventative Maintenance?<br /><br /> Nothing is wrong, it's just that I'm on a big PM kick lately and want to do all I can while the boat is pulled and sitting next to my house. (Oh yeah...and it's not 2 degrees !!)<br /><br />John

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Head Gasket Replacement as PM

hello<br /> its not a reccomendation but it wont hurt and it will give you a chance to inspect the pencil zincs in the block.

 

[Ray Neudecker]

Re: Head Gasket Replacement as PM

I wouldn't normally replace head gaskets as a maintence item, but having seen some corrosion problems with the heads and salt water use on those models, I would change them and carefully inspect everything while they were off.

 

[John from Madison CT]

Re: Head Gasket Replacement as PM

Thanks guys. I figured just removing the head bolts alone is a good idea. Why not just do it now and not worry about it for another 5 years.<br /><br />John