Volvo Penta 3.0GL...Sleeved?

[87VIP]

I am looking at a boat to buy that has a Volvo/Penta 3.0GL. The owner says he had one cylinder sleeved last year? I don't know anything about these motors or this process and if being sleeved is a bad thing that could cost me some bucks in the near future. All of your input would be greatly appreciated! HP, reliability, etc....<br /><br />Thank You,<br />Toby

 

[Bondo]

Re: Volvo Penta 3.0GL...Sleeved?

It's a common repair practice, Most Machineshops do them all the time....<br />The cylinder is over bored,+ a New cylinder is fit into the hole, to bring everything back to spec.s.... It Shouldn't Ever bother....<br />Go ahead and buy the boat...

 

[87VIP]

Re: Volvo Penta 3.0GL...Sleeved?

Thanks Bondo, do you or anyone else have any info/input on the 3.0GL Volvo/Penta engine/outdrive? I sure would like some info on it. Good or bad. <br />Thank You.<br />Toby