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    Volvo Penta AQ200d overheating at low revs

    Hi Guys Am at my wits end and hope someone can point me in the right direction. I have a Volvo Penta 200d with a 280 sterndrive. Problem is that when the engine gets up to temperature (142 degrees) and I put it into idle, usually sits about 800-900 revs, the water stops pumping out of the...
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    Mariner 10 hp wont start

    Hi Guys Would appreciate some help. I have a 1998 Mariner 10 hp. It wont start unless I pour fuel into the carburretor and then it runs for a few seconds then dies. If I pour the fuel in and put it into gear it will run but as soon as it is put back into idle it cuts out. It is a WMA carb...
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    Replacement Engine

    Hi Guys Looking for a bit of advice. I am looking to upgrade my Volvo Penta AQ200d to a diesel engine. Have been looking at these 2 engines but cant make my mind up which one would be best. It is for a Fairline 23' The dealer says they will both be set up to fit my 280 sterndrive. The...
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    Carb problem

    Hey Guys Got a problem starting my engine. It is a V8 Volvo Penta 5 ltr petrol. Engine was running until I noticed the electric wire to the Automatic choke was broken off. I tool the automatic choke assembly off the carb and fixed it. When I put it back on the engine wont start. I have...
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    engine change

    Hi Guys I have a volvo penta 200d with a 280 outdrive. The engine is pretty old, although still runs ok. I want to change it for a diesel but still keep the outdrive as it is still in good condition. My question is what diesel engine would fit that type of outdrive? As I am on a pretty...
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    Volco Penta Engine Replacement

    Hi Guys Looking for some help to get me started in the right direction. I have a 24ft Fairline Holiday, planing hull, AQ200d petrol engine with a AQ 280 outdrive. I want to replace the petrol engine with a diesel engine. My questions are, could you recommend an engine to replace the petrol...
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    Volvo Penta AQ200 overheating

    Hi Really hope someone can help me. I have a VP AQ200d with a 180 leg. We have been having overheating problems for the last year. The boat will run all day at 1000rpm, temperature sits at 140 degrees but as soon as I speed up a bit to 1200 -1500 rpm the temperaure gauge starts to climb and...
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