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This past weekend, had some steering issues and upon checking fluid level, it was way down. Added fluid and inspected pump where I found oil in the bilge and a drip every +/- 4 seconds coming from bottom of the pump/reservoir. I can't determine the source of the fluid leak, but there is...
So, I have a Chaparral 256 SSi with an engine cover hatch that doubles as a sun deck/walk through transom. The thing must weigh 300 pounds. The hinges are two small (about 3.5" diameter) chrome jobs that attach with two bolts on top to the hatch and on bottom to the back of the deck, just...
My oil pan rotted and I replaced it with an Aftermarket pan from basic power.com. Trouble is, the pan I bought is a 20 thread, where the original is a finer thread. I heard that prior to '96, Volvo used 1/2 x 20 bolts. Anyone else confirm this? I could use the solid bolt that. Ame with the...
