PROX Top End Gasket Kit for KTM EXC 250, SX 250 2000-2003

The PROX 35.6218 top end gasket kit is designed for KTM EXC 250, SX 250 from 2000 to 2003. The top end gasket kit brings together the gaskets to replace every time the cylinder head or cylinder comes off. A gasket crushed by tightening never gets its shape back: refitting it means risking a compression, coolant or oil leak, and having to strip everything down again.

Specifications

• Brand: PROX
• Manufacturer part number: 35.6218
• Weight: 70 g
• Engine: 2-stroke

When to replace it?

• Coolant or oil seeping at the head/cylinder or cylinder/crankcase joint.
• Coolant level dropping, bubbles in the radiator.
• Hissing or black marks where the exhaust leaves the cylinder.

At every piston change and every time the cylinder head or cylinder is removed, even for a simple inspection. Gaskets cost little compared with the work of stripping the engine.

Fitting tips

1. Clean the gasket faces without scratching them (plastic scraper, solvent): they must be clean, dry and free of burrs.
2. Fit the gaskets dry, without sealant, unless the workshop manual says otherwise.
3. Refit a base gasket of the same thickness as the old one, unless you are deliberately adjusting the squish.
4. Tighten the cylinder head in a criss-cross pattern, in several stages, up to the manufacturer's torque.
5. While it's apart, replace the spark plug and refill the coolant.
6. After break-in, check the torque with the engine cold and make sure there are no leaks.

Why PROX?

Founded in 1975 and based near Amsterdam, ProX specialises in engine and clutch wear parts for off-road bikes. The brand has most of its range made in Japan, by OEM suppliers, for quality on a par with the original parts.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Piston : PROX · WOSSNER
• Piston rings : VERTEX · WOSSNER
• Spark plug : NGK 6664 · NGK 3520
• Coolant : LIQUI MOLY 1 L · TWIN AIR
• 2-stroke oil : LIQUI MOLY 1 L · MOTUL 800 1 L

Frequently asked questions

What does the kit contain?
Depends on the model. Compare with your original gaskets if in doubt.

Should I replace it along with the piston?
Yes: as soon as the cylinder head and cylinder are off, new gaskets go back on. It's the right time to fit a new piston kit and new rings if the engine has some hours on it.

Compatibility

Check the exact model and year of your bike in the list below before ordering.

Fits:
KTM EXC 250 2003
KTM EXC 250 2002
KTM EXC 250 2001
KTM EXC 250 2000
KTM SX 250 2002
KTM SX 250 2001
KTM SX 250 2000