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    AQ290 Y-Pipe corrosion repair / replacement

    Thanks for the replies guys. The fact that they came with thread sealant from the factory fills me with a little more hope! I still just might try to weld them in-place first, it might save me from pulling the motors and drives. Such a stupid design, jeez... :(
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    AQ290 Y-Pipe corrosion repair / replacement

    On both of my two VP AQ290 drives, I have significant corrosion, where the bellows attach from the exhaust elbow. Basically the same situation as in this pic (not mine): I did already manage to hack a quick fix by chopping of the corroded ends under the bend and then using a 90 degree elbow...
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    Volvo Penta 290SP (single prop) outdrive - prop cone nut hole size?

    For anyone reading this at a later date - a 10mm rod goes thru with a snug fit. 9.5mm or 9mm would be a guaranteed fit (fouling, old paint)
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    Volvo Penta 290SP (single prop) outdrive - prop cone nut hole size?

    Thanks for the reply but I have my doubts about using a screwdriver.. The workshop manual calls for 110Nm / 81 ft lb for the cone nut and 22 Nm / 16 ft lb for the center screw. 110Nm is impossible to achieve with a screwdriver or any short rod
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    Volvo Penta 290SP (single prop) outdrive - prop cone nut hole size?

    My boat is about 200km away and I would like to ask if anyone know what size is the tightening hole on the propeller locking cone nut? Usually I see people jamming a screwdriver in there, but I wanna go to the hardware store and buy a steel pipe to stick in there and turn it with ease. Thanks...
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    290 outdrives tough shifting

    Hi, It's my first time writing here so forgive me if I forget to mention anything. I have a 1986 ~30ft fairline targa with dual VP AQ290A engines coupled to 290 drives. The shifter levers mounted are I think still the original ones from VP, and its probably worth mentioning that they don't...
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