{"product_id":"top-end-gasket-set-for-kawasaki-sx-550-1982-1990-jet-ski","title":"Top End Gasket Set for Kawasaki SX 550 1982-1990 Jet Ski","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTop End Gasket Set for Kawasaki SX 550\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis top end gasket set for Kawasaki SX 550 watercraft provides the head, base, and exhaust gaskets required to seal a rebuilt top end on early 550 engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefresh the sealing surfaces on your stand-up or sit-down watercraft with this top end gasket set for Kawasaki SX 550 models. The kit covers the gaskets and O-rings that seal the cylinder head, cylinder base, and exhaust, helping hold compression and keep coolant contained. It is aimed at riders doing a rebuild, a hone and re-ring, or a preventive reseal on an older 550 engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead, base, and exhaust gaskets bundled into one set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped to match factory sealing surfaces for straightforward installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-tolerant construction suited to two-stroke operating temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO-rings and small seals included for the full top end job\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged as a complete set so both cylinders are covered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFits These Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Kawasaki SX 550 1982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Kawasaki SX 550 1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Kawasaki SX 550 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Kawasaki SX 550 1985\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Kawasaki SX 550 1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Kawasaki SX 550 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Kawasaki SX 550 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Kawasaki SX 550 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Kawasaki SX 550 1990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebuilding the top end after piston or ring damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResealing a 550 engine with coolant or compression leaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReassembly following cylinder honing or boring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal freshening on a high-hour watercraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop End Gasket Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efor Kawasaki SX 550\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Covered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1982-1990\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Will these gaskets fit if my cylinder has been bored oversize? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gaskets seal the mating surfaces rather than the bore itself, so kits generally still fit after a modest overbore. Check the specific gasket profile against your cylinder before assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do I need to torque the head in a specific pattern after installing this set? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, always follow the factory torque sequence and spec for the 550 engine to avoid leaks and warping. Recheck torque after the first heat cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlight variation in finish or dimensions may occur between production runs, and fit can depend on serial number, so confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid Spare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51066235224150,"sku":"OO1C09763","price":78.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/s-l1600_e450bc51-a072-4e5e-af8b-9484c8d31629.jpg?v=1794395494","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/top-end-gasket-set-for-kawasaki-sx-550-1982-1990-jet-ski","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}