Riser Gasket Replacement Frequency

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   I have a 5.7 L PCM 343 in my SN with 225 hours on the clock and the boat is on a trailer under cover when not in use. The boat operates in salt water but is meticulously cared for and is thoroughly flushed out following each time the boat is used. Can anyone advise if periodic replacement of the exhaust riser gaskets is required and if so how often should this be done? A friend suggested replacing the gaskets every year to prevent water getting into the motor/oil.

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Fatboy206 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: August-26-2008 Location: Dubai Status: Offline Points: 57	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fatboy206 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Riser Gasket Replacement Frequency Posted: November-24-2011 at 10:37am
	I have a 5.7 L PCM 343 in my SN with 225 hours on the clock and the boat is on a trailer under cover when not in use. The boat operates in salt water but is meticulously cared for and is thoroughly flushed out following each time the boat is used. Can anyone advise if periodic replacement of the exhaust riser gaskets is required and if so how often should this be done? A friend suggested replacing the gaskets every year to prevent water getting into the motor/oil.

dwcar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: February-11-2007 Location: Houston Texas Status: Offline Points: 1103	Post Options Post Reply Quote dwcar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November-24-2011 at 1:21pm
	Tom, I would think there is no need to change them unless you are seeing signs of leakage. Keep the flushing up, that salt water is harsh on them.
	83Ski

Riser Gasket Replacement Frequency

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