130hp Heads and Water Covers

1994 Yamaha 130hp

I have had some bolts stripped on my thermostat covers (bolt into head) and now have a slow weep of water on one of them. It is not enough to stop using for the season but I am looking at repairs down the road.

I am wondering if I replace the heads and water jacket covers is that a big job? All of these parts seem to have been removed once (used motor) and it looks like the engine was running hot for a bit (peeled paint). I am looking into this investment because the motor is still strong otherwise. I only hope no Head Bolts strip if I break it all down!

Part number for heads on 1994 txrs?
Part # for water covers?

Anyone done this before and have an Epinoins?

Thanks

[jb123]

quite an easy job, just loosen all by hand. you MIGHT be able to tap them out to the next larger size....or find a helicoil to fix.

if you look up top of this page you will see the parts link, put in your motor info and get the numbers and the best prices.

[blackmouth]

New Heads...

Hey, I broke the same thermostat bolt off on each head....and after a day or two of trying to get them out(without enlarging/taping), I looked up how much the heads were via this site.....(about $60)....All the headbolts came right out and it was a piece of cake(and got to see what the innards looked like)....Tom