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    Volvo Penta 3.0 Sx | Outdrive nut size?

    Hi fellow boaters, Looking to take the outdrive off very soon before taking her out this season, just wanted to check, the six nuts on the outdrive what size are these so that I can source a replacement. Many thanks!
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    Volvo Penta 3.0 - Power Steering pump reservoir leaking

    Hi all, The power steering reservoir on my volvo penta 3.0 has formed a small hole from rust and has started to leak. I've had this repaired previously in the form or a spot weld. As the dreaded rust has gone through this again I think its time for a replacement. Now volvo sell these for...
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    Glastron Sx175 aluminium Windscreen corrosion / oxidised - how to fix

    Hi all, My Glastron sx175 from the year 2003 has some I believe corrosion/salt watermarks on the windshield frame, I'm having trouble removing the marks and also trying to not damage the glass / plastic screen. Please see the following photos:
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    Volvo Penta 3.0 - Tapping noise Video included.

    Hi all, My Glastron Sx175 2003 model fitted with a Volvo penta 3.0 GS is making a slight tapping noise. This is a little worrying when I read up about water in the cylinders from the exhaust risers, original thoughts were that the oil just needs changing or topping up. Nevertheless, this was...
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    Volvo Penta Pivot Bolt Spline Tool

    Hi Guys, From googling the VP pivot housing spline tool I'm receiving conflicting results, please can someone help clarify or even better link me to one. The research has me to believe this is a 1/2 inch Allen Key or a 1/2 inch spline tool this would be a 12.7mm spline tool? Others say use a...
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    Volvo Penta SX-M Gimbal Bearing Housing Corrosion | Gimbal not seating falling out

    Hello from the UK here. I have a Glastron Sx175 purchased new in 2004 with my father being the original owner. We have replaced the gimbal in that time maybe 4 times over the years including the bellows servicing etc. From having the gimbal replaced last year by my mechanic we noticed the...
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