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    Power Steering Fluid Change

    Hi, I would like to replace in my VP 300 CEB engines the PS fluid. Since it has Joystick steering the manual calls to replace it every 3 years or so. (Boat has 250 hrs). The shop manual doesnt detail the procedure…anybody could provide some Advice? (Besides asking the dealer to do it..). Thanks!
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    Exhaust Temp sensor 3889526 Spec?

    Hi , I have a 2012 V8-300 CE A that runs at normal temperature at planning speed (174 degrees) but when it goes down to idling the Exhaust temperature alarm goes off . This engine has a closed loop system ; Ive had the Heat Exchanger cleaned , thermostat replaced, new circulating pump and raw...
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    Trim sender calibration Procedure EVC

    Hi, I need to replace the trim sender in my DPS B1 drive ; the sender came with a one page instruction that states that for EVC engines (i have them) a calibration procedure must be done. Does anybody have it to share it by any chance? Thanks!!
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    EVC Ignition Key Switch Problem

    HI, I have a Dual engine VP powered boat with V8-300-CE-B Joystick (EVC-E ) , 210 hours. Around 10 hours ago I started having the following random and sporadic issue: when the port ignition key is turned to the 1st position the EVC doesn't wake up. (Instruments stay off). Despite turning the...
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    Ocean X WID Sensor Error

    I have a 2015 Boat with V8-300 CE-B engines (One engine SN is A440235 with Ox drive SN is A444814) with EVC-E (or E2?) joystick . Boat has 210 hours; all of a sudden when coming off of plane the port "check drive oil" alarm went off. I turned it off for a couple of minutes and went back to...
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    Tohatsu MFS3.5A S 2008 Carb Setting?

    Hi , Ive just bought this used engine and the previous owner told me had to replace the carb before putting it for sale becuase it had been left 4 years without being used. (He gave me the original carb and its gummwd). Engine starts fine but it does not idle smoothly. I was wondering about the...
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    Fresh Water Cooling Kits , too much for a DIY?

    Hi, Im thinking in converting my 8.1 GIE-M Sea water cooled engines to closed loop so I wonder if anybody has had experience installing the kits offered by Volvo. I could not get online a copy of the installations instructions (if the kits come with them) so if somebody have a copy of them I...
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    DPSA Paint touch up advice to remove aluminum turned black spots.

    Hi, I want to touch up some sections of my DPSA drives where paint is bubbled . Boat was during its first two years in a fresh water lake slip but now I keep it on a lift so I guess that paint job will last more after this job. Ive found this post...
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    8.1 GI-E Rough Idling and it does not reach max RPM

    Hi, Port engine starts right away but there is an small vibration at idling (Stard board engine idles very smoothly) and when throttle is hit engine hesitates for a second and it revs up but it cant go over 3500 RPM under load (It used to reach 4500 RPM). Fuel consumption at any RPM has...
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    Port engine consumes 10% than starboard , why? ( 8.1 gi 2010)

    Hi , I've noticed that at any engine rpm the port engine consumption is always around 10-15% over the starboard even idling. Both have 110 hours and plugs and filters were replaced 20 hours ago. Since I ve had the boat since that last service done when I bought it I can't tell how consumption...
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    DPS Drive does not trim down as low as before.

    Hi , I got a Regal 2010 with 8.1 Gi engines and DPS drives. For the last couple of months the starboard drive is trimming down less than it used to be.It used to reach minus 9 degrees , a month ago it started to reach just minus 7 and yesterday it could only reach minus 4. I guess this must be...
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