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I have a 2000 Volvo Penta 4.3gi that was not winterized properly (my mistake), and after much contemplating I?ve decided the job of a complete engine replacement is too much for me to handle. I am going to ?bite the bullet? and have someone else do the work.
I do however have a couple...
Looks like I've run into a bit of a snag for the 2009 season. My 2000 4.3 gi has a cracked block.
The question for the formum is, does the lower unit have to be pulled in order to remove the engine. I am contemplating replacing myself, depending on how in-depth the entire job is going to be...
First time on the sight.
I have a 2000 Volvo Penta 4.3gi that I took out yesterday (first trip of the year). Everything was fine for about 10 minutes until I noticed a slight bit of smoke coming from the engine compartment. I immeditely shut down, opened the compartment and noticed that both...