PROX Top End Gasket Kit (base + head) for YAMAHA WRF 250, YZF 250 and GAS GAS ECF 250 2001-2015

The PROX (embase + culasse) 36.2301 top end gasket kit is designed for YAMAHA WRF 250, YZF 250 and GAS GAS ECF 250 from 2001 to 2015. 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: 36.2301
• Weight: 70 g
• Engine: 4-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 · VERTEX
• Piston rings : VERTEX · ATHENA
• Spark plug : NGK 3521 · NGK 4218
• Coolant : LIQUI MOLY 1 L · TWIN AIR
• 4-stroke engine oil : LIQUI MOLY 10W40 1 L · MOTUL 10W50

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:
GAS GAS ECF 250 2015
GAS GAS ECF 250 2014
GAS GAS ECF 250 2013
GAS GAS ECF 250 2012
GAS GAS ECF 250 2011
GAS GAS ECF 250 2010
YAMAHA WRF 250 2013
YAMAHA WRF 250 2012
YAMAHA WRF 250 2011
YAMAHA WRF 250 2010
YAMAHA WRF 250 2009
YAMAHA WRF 250 2008
YAMAHA WRF 250 2007
YAMAHA WRF 250 2006
YAMAHA WRF 250 2005
YAMAHA WRF 250 2004
YAMAHA WRF 250 2003
YAMAHA WRF 250 2002
YAMAHA WRF 250 2001
YAMAHA YZF 250 2013
YAMAHA YZF 250 2012
YAMAHA YZF 250 2011
YAMAHA YZF 250 2010
YAMAHA YZF 250 2009
YAMAHA YZF 250 2008
YAMAHA YZF 250 2007
YAMAHA YZF 250 2006
YAMAHA YZF 250 2005
YAMAHA YZF 250 2004
YAMAHA YZF 250 2003
YAMAHA YZF 250 2002
YAMAHA YZF 250 2001