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    Recommended oil for 05 Volvo Penta 5.0gxi e

    Prior to that post I was having trouble with the getting the sierra site to show my engine, but putting in GXI yields results and shows the 18-7824-2 part as the correct one for my motor. I bought the longer wix 51061 and will install when I do the oil.
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    Recommended oil for 05 Volvo Penta 5.0gxi e

    My manual calls for 3850559 which crosses to wix 51061, what I found mounted was a sierra 18-7824-2, no clue why that was put on.
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    Recommended oil for 05 Volvo Penta 5.0gxi e

    And just so I’m clear, you are saying 15w40 and NOT the diesel spec. formula.. thanks Getting the boat off the lift tomorrow at my buddys who lives on Okauchee.
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    Recommended oil for 05 Volvo Penta 5.0gxi e

    Thanks…do you recommend anything other than VP 3850559 for my filter. And just so I’m clear, you are saying 15w40 and NOT the diesel spec. formula.. thanks
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    Recommended oil for 05 Volvo Penta 5.0gxi e

    I’ve run across info that says pre 2008 models should run on vds-3 or diesel 15w40. Post in thread 'What Replaced Volvo Penta Full Synthetic SAE 30 Engine Oil?' https://forums.iboats.com/threads/what-replaced-volvo-penta-full-synthetic-sae-30-engine-oil.668787/post-4980864 pertinent statement...
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    2005 VP 5.0Gxi 2500-3000rpm max. Low pressure Pump 0 psi

    Ok will be buying a set of iridium NGK plugs Which is correct 5599 or tr55IX or does it even matter. Thanks
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    2005 VP 5.0Gxi 2500-3000rpm max. Low pressure Pump 0 psi

    Thanks I was able to find that VP guide online. I am more interested in how you go about finding the cross referenced plugs for example. I tested the motor on the lake again yesterday and while I am now able to attain 5000 rpm at FT I am finding that if I try to go to full power while leaving...
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    2005 VP 5.0Gxi 2500-3000rpm max. Low pressure Pump 0 psi

    Hi and thanks..would you mind providing your preferred way of determining what cross referenced parts are suitable for my engine. Thanks
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    2005 VP 5.0Gxi 2500-3000rpm max. Low pressure Pump 0 psi

    I was given Champions double platinum. Not sure if they are truly right, would NGK be better? I will probably do the wires too. Plugs removed are acdelco R44L TS6 Installed are Champion RS12PYP
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    2005 VP 5.0Gxi 2500-3000rpm max. Low pressure Pump 0 psi

    Well that was easy.. new set of plugs and runs like it is new. Lesson learned. One of the plugs has a cracked insulator.
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    2005 VP 5.0Gxi 2500-3000rpm max. Low pressure Pump 0 psi

    Update…isolated both fuel pumps separately and found both to be operating when key turned to run position. Also used a screwdriver to my ear and find both pumps operating with motor at idle. Still unable to get fuel pressure to read at low pump Schrader valve, but depressed valve with engine...
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    2005 VP 5.0Gxi 2500-3000rpm max. Low pressure Pump 0 psi

    We did not attempt to isolate the LP pump in the way you described, but prob should have. If the LP pressure test was valid then we have to assume the HP pump is able to provide enough throughput to suction feed. Don’t know if it’s possible for it to do that. The fuel pressure gauge would easily...
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    2005 VP 5.0Gxi 2500-3000rpm max. Low pressure Pump 0 psi

    Yes, because it requires the adapter I wondered if the adapter itself might be faulty. .The test kit was new and rented from an auto parts store and I connected it twice. I know there was some leakage when I connected it the first time though. I’ve talked to 3 different service managers and...
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    2005 VP 5.0Gxi 2500-3000rpm max. Low pressure Pump 0 psi

    Recently over the course of just a few days the motor began to lose ability to reach rated max rpm under load. Now we can only achieve between 2500-3000 rpms at FT. I tested the fuel pressure at the rail and found 50 psi at idle and throughout the range up to the reduced max rpm. The gauge...
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    How to get part number for Volvo sx drive?

    Trying to determine the exact part number for my drive to get the cost of repairing u joints. Local repair shop says might not be able to determine until the drive is pulled and number from shaft assy is read off it. Some allow for replacement of spiders and some mandate entire shaft...
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