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    DP-G steering helmet removal

    My manual says remove the trim sensor, loosen the Allen set screw and gently pry down the helmet assembly. I can't get it to lower. It would seem to me that there would be more holding it up than just a set screw. Are there any tricks to remove this? There is a little play in the steering...
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    Zinc mounting on outdrive transom shield

    There is a block zinc bolted on the lower portion of the DP-G outdrive shield. It has not been wearing much. I took it off to replace it anyway and noticed the factory paint is still there between the zinc and the bracket make contact. The only path for any electrical current to flow is thru...
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    Volvo DP-G trim cylinder leak

    2003 DP-G VP out-drive coupled to KAD300 I noticed a slight leak out of one of the cylinders and thought there would be a simple repair kit. After looking up the price for replacement I dug further and it seems that some have used part number 3854247 which is a seal kit for similar trim...
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    Two questions on anti-foul and out-drives

    Took a peak in the inlet vents and I can see barnacles and growth. I want to clean that out and hopefully paint it with some kind of anti-foul. 1) What is the best way to clean out raw water intake in lower unit? Do I need to split the upper and lower units? 2) What is the most effective...
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    Volvo-Penta DP-G outdrive: can't remove hinge pin....

    I have a 2003 DP-G drive that is more than stubborn. I bought the boat last year and this has not been off the boat yet and I want to get it off, replace all the rubber and clamps and clean it up and repaint it. It has been a struggle but I have managed to get all the pins off except the port...
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    DP-G outdrive cooling...homegrown

    VP outdrives IMO suffer from overheating when running for any lenght of time and is a contributing reason on their short life expectancy. In reality, it would be great if the transmission was properly cooled. All transmissions need to be cooled. Since there is no way to easily cool the fluid...
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