Yamaha 250 OX66 thermostat

[Pitchfork]

I have a 1998 Yamaha 250 OX66 on my 98 Islander. Great engine, a real workhorse. During winterization the service department said the thermostat was leaking. They quoted me 4 hours labor to replace and clean surfaces. How many thermostats does this engine have and is it difficult to gain access to it/them?

Thanks

 

[gw204]

Two thermostats. One on the top of each head. 30 minutes max to change both.

 

[Gman25]

Two thermostats. One on the top of each head. 30 minutes max to change both.

..and thats taking a 10 minute break between each one... :wink:

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2005 300 Marlin w/F250's

 

[hotajax]

Generous Dealer

Who is this most scrupulous of dealers so we can avoid him?? Must be a repair shop owned by Barney Frank.

 

[Pitchfork]

Thanks for the info guys. You saved me some dough. Fortunately, this is not a Grady dealer but a marina up here in Massachusetts. It's not right. I'll do it myself this spring.

 

[Boats Rock]

Maybe some of that time was them running and making sure they open and there is no clogs. If they just installed the t/stats and let you go. Next time you ran the engine and there was a problem you would be back and that's when customer relation problems ensue. Just a thought. Merry Christmas

 

[Strikezone]

Maybe some of that time was them running and making sure they open and there is no clogs. If they just installed the t/stats and let you go. Next time you ran the engine and there was a problem you would be back and that's when customer relation problems ensue. Just a thought. Merry Christmas

4 hours to get them hot?? Either do it yourself (very easy repair) or find an honest mechanic.

 

[Boats Rock]

Maybe some of that time was them running and making sure they open and there is no clogs. If they just installed the t/stats and let you go. Next time you ran the engine and there was a problem you would be back and that's when customer relation problems ensue. Just a thought. Merry Christmas

4 hours to get them hot?? Either do it yourself (very easy repair) or find an honest mechanic.

I said some of that time not all of that time.

 

[panhdjoe]

The mechanic may have a boat payment due

 

[Tucker]

If you do this yourself be sure to order gaskets. They don't come with the stats. You should replace the poppet valve also.