ITALKIT Top End Gasket Kit for YAMAHA YZ 250 2002-2025

The ITALKIT VJ990A266TP top end gasket kit is designed for YAMAHA YZ 250 from 2002 to 2025. 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: ITALKIT
• Manufacturer part number: VJ990A266TP
• 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 ITALKIT?

ITALKIT is a Spanish manufacturer of engine parts for small-displacement machines: cylinders, pistons, crankshafts, reed valves and spare parts in several sizes. The brand is very active in 50cc racing, especially in Spain.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Piston : WISECO · METEOR
• Piston rings : WOSSNER · PROX
• Spark plug : NGK 3430 · NGK 3130
• Coolant : LIQUI MOLY 1 L · TWIN AIR
• 2-stroke oil : LIQUI MOLY 1 L 3065 · LIQUI MOLY 1 L 3063

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:
YAMAHA YZ 250 2025
YAMAHA YZ 250 2024
YAMAHA YZ 250 2023
YAMAHA YZ 250 2022
YAMAHA YZ 250 2021
YAMAHA YZ 250 2020
YAMAHA YZ 250 2019
YAMAHA YZ 250 2018
YAMAHA YZ 250 2017
YAMAHA YZ 250 2016
YAMAHA YZ 250 2015
YAMAHA YZ 250 2014
YAMAHA YZ 250 2013
YAMAHA YZ 250 2012
YAMAHA YZ 250 2011
YAMAHA YZ 250 2010
YAMAHA YZ 250 2009
YAMAHA YZ 250 2008
YAMAHA YZ 250 2007
YAMAHA YZ 250 2006
YAMAHA YZ 250 2005
YAMAHA YZ 250 2004
YAMAHA YZ 250 2003
YAMAHA YZ 250 2002