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   [Outboard Engines](/articles/outboard-engines)# Saving a $17,000 Yamaha Outboard!

 Feb 13, 2026

 

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When a $17,000 Yamaha 200hp outboard starts making a rhythmic, metallic clicking noise, most owners fear the worst. The diagnosis begins with a strange pulsing in the oil filter and mysterious crankcase pressure. Is it a blown head gasket, carbon buildup, or something far more sinister hiding deep within the powerhead? After a full teardown, a leak-down test, and a surprising discovery inside the cylinder walls, the truth finally surfaces. Watch as this beast is stripped down to its core to solve a high-stakes mechanical puzzle that almost resulted in a total engine loss.