Power Steering cooler drain on volvo penta 4.3

[synergy141]

I have a 1993 volvo penta 430 B engine with a SP-C outdrive. I have drained the block, manifolds and changed all fluids but Im not sure how to drain the powersteering cooler everyone is talking about. Where is it located and how do I drain it?

Thanks

 

[Bondo]

Re: Power Steering cooler drain on volvo penta 4.3

Ayuh,... I'm not sure Where Volvo hides the P/S Cooler,,,
It's Usually mounted In the In-coming waterline from the drive, usually under or behind the motor...
Most don't have Drains, so either end Big hose has to be popped off...

 

[Don S]

Re: Power Steering cooler drain on volvo penta 4.3

You should find the cooler behind and slightly aft of the port/front motor mount. I just pull the hose off of one end as Bondo mentions.

 

[ENSIGN]

Re: Power Steering cooler drain on volvo penta 4.3

You can't go wrong pullin hoses

 

[83Evinrude]

Re: Power Steering cooler drain on volvo penta 4.3

On my 5.0GL its located near the rear of the intake manifold and very hard to see without a flashlight. It is oriented across the boat like the transom.

The owners manual says to remove both hoses from the raw water pump (make a note how they are connected) and crank but don't start the engine a couple of revolutions. Since the raw water pump is lower than the cooler this should drain it.

You can get an owners manual from the Volvo Penta website and Don S has most of the Service Manuals available in the Adults Only sticky here:
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?p=2360521#post2360521

I would follow those manuals.