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Jetboaters Admiral
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- Location
- Rancho Santa Margarita, California
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2007
- Boat Model
- AR
- Boat Length
- 21
@Seadeals in short, yes, imho the easiest way to JB weld it would be to remove the exhaust manifold bolts and separate the exhaust at the rubber connection at the front of the engine. However, remove the outer rubber hose out of the way first, then you'll find an inner exhaust hose beneath. This would give you plenty of room and only require you to replace one gasket (exhaust manifold). They're about $20 on eBay.
However, as @cybuch mentioned. I think it's going to continue to split.
If you decide to pull the engine on the 21'ers Id recommend using an engine leveling bar to angle it out of the engine compartment, and pulling it out with the engine mounts still attached. It's way easier to make a temporary engine stand out of 2 x 4's if you have the mounts still attached. Also the engine should line right up when reinstalling if you don't mess with the shims/mounts.
Anyway, good luck with your decision.
However, as @cybuch mentioned. I think it's going to continue to split.
If you decide to pull the engine on the 21'ers Id recommend using an engine leveling bar to angle it out of the engine compartment, and pulling it out with the engine mounts still attached. It's way easier to make a temporary engine stand out of 2 x 4's if you have the mounts still attached. Also the engine should line right up when reinstalling if you don't mess with the shims/mounts.
Anyway, good luck with your decision.