1998 135 Opti head gasket question
 

I might be picking up a opti 135 on the cheap but I know from working on them that they have the solid head gaskets and they are like 400 per now. Did anyone ever create a cheaper alternative to them? The block should be the same as the 2000 and newers, would just buying used newer style heads do the trick? I am sure used heads with the rails on them is still cheaper then a set of the solid head gaskets.

why would you need the seal plates? I was under the impression that only the seals / orings got replaced on them

so you can remove the o rings and seals from the plates? I didn't know that. I know the 2000 and newer ones you just replace the o rings and outer gasket o ring.

I don't know first hand... just what I had heard... I thought it was all of em

I don't belive I've ever had a head off of an Opti that I put back on (replaced with warranty powerhead)to answer the question. Check over on scream&fly or call Pro Marine. I'll see if I can find a service manual on it.

I don't need new ones now, I might rebuild it after next year and trying to see if a reman would be cheaper.