PROX Top End Gasket Kit (base + head) for YAMAHA YZ 80, YZ 85 1993-2018

The PROX (embase + culasse) 36.2102 top end gasket kit is designed for YAMAHA YZ 80, YZ 85 from 1993 to 2018. 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: 36.2102
• Weight: 40 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 : WISECO WRE915M05250 · WISECO W805M04
• Piston rings : WISECO W1869CS · WISECO W1890CS
• Spark plug : NGK 6801 · NGK 3830
• 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?
The base gasket and the head gasket.

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:
YAMAHA YZ 80 2001
YAMAHA YZ 80 2000
YAMAHA YZ 80 1999
YAMAHA YZ 80 1998
YAMAHA YZ 80 1997
YAMAHA YZ 80 1996
YAMAHA YZ 80 1995
YAMAHA YZ 80 1994
YAMAHA YZ 80 1993
YAMAHA YZ 85 2018
YAMAHA YZ 85 2017
YAMAHA YZ 85 2016
YAMAHA YZ 85 2015
YAMAHA YZ 85 2014
YAMAHA YZ 85 2013
YAMAHA YZ 85 2012
YAMAHA YZ 85 2011
YAMAHA YZ 85 2010
YAMAHA YZ 85 2009
YAMAHA YZ 85 2008
YAMAHA YZ 85 2007
YAMAHA YZ 85 2006
YAMAHA YZ 85 2005
YAMAHA YZ 85 2004
YAMAHA YZ 85 2003
YAMAHA YZ 85 2002