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I am working on a 1988 volvo-penta AQ 131D with the SP-A outdrive. I have a decent amount of skill, and I am wanting to replace the u-joints on this unit. I have the sterndrive removed, and I have the...
I have bad bellows on my outdrive and was wanting to replace the u-joints. The question I have is to get the drive shaft out of the upper housing do you just remove the 4 bolts around that flange and the shaft slide out. Do you have to remove the shift cover. Can these be pretty stubborn to get...
Hello to all, looking for some advice. I recently purchased a 1988 boat with a 4cyl OHC Volvo AQ131D that didn't get drained before winter. I took the cap off the housing with the strainer and started filling with water and water was coming out of the pipe that connects the heat exchanger to...
