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    How long is too long???

    Hi all, Just a general question, but how long is too long to leave inboard engines idle? I know this is asking like how long is a piece of string! My boat is not due to be lifted until at least January next year and the last time they were started up was about 4 weeks ago, although the batteries...
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    Probably daft question.....but...

    Hello to all! This is probably a silly question but its bugging me! Volvo 3.0 glp-d engines with the blue capped flushing port. Whilt carrying out the flushing sequence as normal with the hose attatchment, I switched off the engine and went off the boat to turn off the tap. Unfortunatly got...
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    2006 Volvo 3.0 glp-d...weired one?

    Hey all, Ive started to notice something weired when running my pair of volvo 3.0. The ports engine retains a constant 150 on the temperature gauge, i cannot get the temperature to go any higher, it remains rock steady. The starboard engine temperature creeps up tp about 175, when you can see...
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    Volvo 3.0 glpd- hopefully quick question!

    Hey All, Im all ready to install my cylinder head and manifold back to my volvo engine after a few probs. I will need to re-set the valve clearences for the valves, I am aware of the procedure, but how is it possible to turn the engine by hand in order to get the valves in the right postion. I...
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    volvo 3.0GLP-D - Manifold Assy

    Hey guys, Quick question, just stumbled upon Volvo Technical Bulletin, which states that either K&W Copper Coat, or Permetex Copper Spray gasket is to be used when fitting the manifold and riser together. Here in the UK, its impossible to find either product, but we do have Loctite 5920, which...
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    Sierra Gaskets...........Confusion!

    Hey to All, Im in the process of rebuilding my 2006 3.0ltr Volvo Penta engines (GLP-D, one of a pair), which had a problem with seawater in no 4 cylinder after 50hrs use! I have had the manifold, head and riser pressure checked and all have come back fine so im leaning on the manifold to riser...
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    Volvo 3.0 sx- quick question!

    Hey all, I have been trying to sort out a problem with one of my engines and have stumbled upon a couple of possibilities. Quick run down is, the engines are 2006 volvo 3.0glp-d only 55 hrs each. Boat sits for long periods idle in a marina (in water all the time). I have had a fault with...
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    2006 volvo 3.0 glp-d / Water in cylinder

    Good morning, Any advice on this would be greatly apprecoated! Have a 2006 volvo 3.0glp-d with 55hrs, and found the other day it would refuse to start. To cut a long story short, I found No 4 cylinder had a seized exhaust valve (stuck in open position) due to salt water ingress. I have removed...
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    Volvo 3.0 glp-d Carb and Engine Woes!!!

    Good afternoon all, Got a couple of problems, one of which im very worried about! Volvo Penta 3.0GLP-D (new 2006) 3869304 4012184399 The engine has covered 55 hours from new and is reguarly started, admittedly not a lot of hours covered but the engines keep staling due to carb problems. I went...
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    Holley carb / vovlo 3.0 sx

    Hi all, I have a 2006 vovlo glp-d with a 2 barrel holley carb. I have a crack in one of the float chambers which i need to replace. Can anyone let me know if the centre slung chambers are all the same. also would i need to reset my float or is it a case of just changing the parts over? I also...
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    volvo sx- drying out berth??

    Hello all, I am a bit confused and concerened! My boat is on a permanent marina mooring which dries out when the tides is out. i.e the boat is left sitting in soft mud. Normally throughout the summer i leave the drives in the fully tilted up position to keep them out of the mud. The weather...
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    vovlo 3.0 carburettor woes!!!

    Good afternoon to you guys, I hope somebody out there can help with a continous problem i am having with my twin 3.0ltr volvo engines (3.0 glp-d), fitted brand new in 2006. I have been having an ongong problem with the engines cutting out when you put them into gear either forward or reverse...
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    2006 volvo 3.0 glp-d...Nightmare!!

    Good afternoon all, I have had an ongoing problem with my engine regarding tickover and stalling. I thought it may have been water in the fuel, so had the tank emptied and cleaned out. The engines ran fine after this, but i then discovered that my tickover was too high on one engine, roughly...
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    volvo 3.0 gl/sx 2006 audiable alarm

    Good afternoon, I have a 2006 volvo 3.0ltr glp-d and sx drive. I am trying to retro-fit the audiable alarms for both engines, as the engineer who fitted the set-up decided to leave these out? I would like to have these fitted as it would omit the need to scan the gauges every 5 minutes! I have...
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    2006 Volvo SX GLP-D 3.0LTR

    Hello to you all, Just a quick question regarding the engine flush. I sit possible to use the flushing port to run up the engine whilst out of the water, instead of using muffs? The boat has been ashore for eight months now, and due to the expense involved in lifting the boat in and out of the...
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