changing leg oil on yammy T8

[Islandgirl]

I was going to change the leg oil on my yammy kicker. Is is necessary to replace the gaskets on the screws?

 

[scott craven]

The manaufacturer recommends it, but as long as hey are not completely crushed you're probably ok.
what a rip at $2 each !!

 

[Islandgirl]

Gaskets looked good..job done!
thanks for your input

 

[AlK]

quote:what a rip at $2 each !!

X2, I reuse mine.

 

[Fishing Guide]

Cheers All,

The gaskets are compressed fibre and, when placed into water, they expand and result in a complete seal. When you take them off they may or may not seal again correctly as they are designed for only a one time use.

If they were to leak then salt water would seep into the gear case and the resulting damage can never be less than the cost of a new gasket. Let me see...my rig is worth thousands and I'm going to worry about a $2.00 part? I don't think so...mine gets changed each and every time. To avoid paying the $2.00/gasket purchse them in bulk (50/package) and you will save 50%.

Just my $2.00 cents worth....

Fishing Guide
www.invictuscharters.com
BC Outdoors Pro Staff
www.fishingvancouverisland.org

 

[wolf]

X2 fishing guide save 2 bucks now or pay$$$ later why bother but go ahead do what you wish but knowing what may happen down the road you may get lucky.

Good luck wolf

Blue Wolf Charters
www.bluewolfcharters.com

 

[Charlie]

I guess... I can only say X3!

 

[scott craven]

quote:

The gaskets are compressed fibre and, when placed into water, they expand and result in a complete seal

quote:

In my case they are an opaque white plastic that do not compress
much, i can't see much diff. between a used one and a new one.
however , the OEM people need to make $$$ thus the 500% markup
on most marine parts.