I recently became the owner of a 2002 Larson LXi 210 w/V-P 5.0GL-A/SX drive. I have no original documentation, only what was downloaded from the V-P website (thanks Don S.) This past week was stranded twice on a lake - first time was a long way from anyone, was convinced it was vapor lock. Second time I stayed reasonably close to the marina/slip - did not have far to paddle. After 2nd time, local mechanic said there was no output from the fuel pump (possibly bad fuel pump or no power, or maybe a bad relay?).
As a new owner, what should I either replace or check? In another thread, it was mentioned to periodically take the drive off and check the bellows for water (??), u-joints, gimbal bearing (?), alignment, and grease the splines for the coupler, etc. It also mentioned to bring spare relays for the starter and fuel pump.
So, if you were the new owner of a 2002 Larson with a Volvo Penta inboard/outdrive, what would you do to "learn" your engine and maximize your reliability factor? (I plan to keep it in fresh water lakes.) Should I consider investing in a set of Volvo shop manuals?
Oh, in another thread I read something about replacing the rubber impeller. How do I check if this is bad? Thanks.
As a new owner, what should I either replace or check? In another thread, it was mentioned to periodically take the drive off and check the bellows for water (??), u-joints, gimbal bearing (?), alignment, and grease the splines for the coupler, etc. It also mentioned to bring spare relays for the starter and fuel pump.
So, if you were the new owner of a 2002 Larson with a Volvo Penta inboard/outdrive, what would you do to "learn" your engine and maximize your reliability factor? (I plan to keep it in fresh water lakes.) Should I consider investing in a set of Volvo shop manuals?
Oh, in another thread I read something about replacing the rubber impeller. How do I check if this is bad? Thanks.
