I have a 2009 Pro XS 250. 2009 250 ProXS (Serial 1B750829)
I watch the temperature religiously on my Merc Monitor. My motor was warming up to about 105 today. Getting up on plane the temp went up to about 125 and then came back down to the 110-120 rang3 while running. After coming off plane it cooled down to 105-110 again. Normally it stabilizes at 120. Normally, It might get up to 125-135 before cooling back down and staying ar 120.
I was idling after my last spot and it seemed to get to about 118 so I got up on plane and it held 109-113 after blipping up to 126 and coming down which is fairly normal for the water temp here in Michigan. Then stayed in the 118-120 range idling in the canal.
1. How hard are these to change? I have some wrench ability, but not a ton.
2. What’s the risk of damaging them during inspection? Should I order replacements first?
3. Any special tools needed?
How urgent is this to fix?
Thank you.