Reply To: Evinrude Mate 2

[Sam M.]

Here are three thoughts:

1. You can make your own gaskets by cutting them out of gasket paper with the help of hollow punches.  Depending on how many gaskets you need, this could be a cheaper option than buying pre-made gaskets.
2. I don’t know what lubricants you’re using so you may already know this but specific oils (called penetrating oils) are made for separating seized parts.
3. Unless there is something obviously wrong with the current piston rings, they can probably be reused to save you some money.