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    Volvo penta 3.0 water in the oil.

    Right, I was curious if a low cylinder pressure could cause water to get into the system especially if it’s a result of the valves not being adjusted correctly. I’m not sure how you’re saying I should pressure check it. Pressurize through the spark plug hole? Block off the water entry near the...
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    Volvo penta 3.0 water in the oil.

    I just did pressure check on cylinders. Not good: 150/90/130/150. I had the head off and it looked good as well as well as the head gasket. I didn’t have it magma fluxed. But nothing obvious. Of course it has water in the oil right now so that might effect the operation of lifters and cause...
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    Volvo penta 3.0 water in the oil.

    Probably not winterized correctly.
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    Volvo penta 3.0 water in the oil.

    It’s brand new. I put it on the week.
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    Volvo penta 3.0 water in the oil.

    Hey guys, water in the oil. I just replaced the manifold and all associated gaskets because of a cracked manifold. I was getting water in the oil. So I changed the oil and took it out and I still am getting water in the oil. At high speed I got a nasty knock so I limped home. Question is, how...
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    Volvo Penta SX-M seized

    I downloaded it today. Probable have to buy some of the speciality tools to even get a look at the bearings and gears, Looks like $3000 is the going price for the drive. Would be nice to know if the problem is in the top or bottom or both. Thank you
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    Volvo Penta SX-M seized

    OK, thank you.
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    Volvo Penta SX-M seized

    My SX-M ran low on oil (about a quart low I think) and seized. Found metal fragments on mag pickup. Before starting rebuild, I was wondering what to expect. 1) Do the bearings generally fail first or gears? Bearings wouldn't be so bad but gears are so expensive that it probably makes more sense...
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    AQ125 Volvo Timing belt slips

    I opened season and found timing belt had slipped and tore teeth badly. I replaced belt with new. Engine fired right up. Next day I realized belt had slipped. I re-installed it and made sure tensioner was tight. It seemed to run fine with muffs. Last night I put it in the water. It was very...
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