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    Volvo Tilt/Trim Sensor

    I have done this job 10 times on my boat. Place a piece of fine string on the cotter pin before you remove it and before the reinstall as it is a pain looking for it in the bildge. I have been able to reach it with some long nosed pliers. Frequently the rubber insulation will strip within the...
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    1999 VP 5.7 GSi - No Spark

    I had a similar problem a couple of years back turned out to be the the pickup coil in distributor, cost $45 but a pain as it needs the distributor removing and the pin that holds the gear drifting out. PS. the continuity can be checked without disassembling. From the Manual:- STEP 12...
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    DPS Lower Water Leak and Prop Shaft Play

    Do a search online for VPA 7743008 07-2003
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    DP-SM prop shaft seals replacement

    Search online for VPA 7743008 07-2003
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    DP-SM prop shaft seals replacement

    I did mine with the help of the manual, however I am an engineer. The boat is 7 months per year in the Spanish Med hence the need for the force (and some heat).
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    DP-SM prop shaft seals replacement

    The ring screws out using the correct tool, be prepared to use some force.
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    Volvo Actuator Leak

    I am presuming you are talking about the steering actuator?
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    Re-thread 2000 VP SX-M cylinder for hydraulic hose

    Try taking a photo with a phone to see if there is damage or that the "O" ring is damaged. The "O" ring is very small and must be seated correctly, the barrel nut only needs nipping up not atall tight.
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    2012 Volvo Penta 8.1Gi power trim issue

    Sounds as if the clicking relay is getting a very small current that is not quite enough to pull it in with a positive click. Have you checked with a volt meter?
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    Gimble Bearing

    That is a bit unusual, have you checked the engine alignment, there should be very little load on the gimbal bearing For & Aft. I wonder if anyone has removed the corrugated band that surounds the race and provides friction?
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    Extra washers after bellows replacement

    Off the pivot pin, that you removed from the pistons.
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    Overheating 5.0GL-E with SX-M Outdrive (2004)

    Been done several times before, well documented part of the learning curve. Go and enjoy the boat now.
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    Overheating 5.0GL-E with SX-M Outdrive (2004)

    I chased a similar problem, does it overheat only at idle or at speed? This was my problem between the Upper and Lower gear cases. They have replaced it now with a stainless one but I don't know when that was actioned.
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    Volvo penta 4.3 2006 fuel rail injector socket detached

    I am sure they are not welded on but silver soldered. An easy fix for a half decent welding shop.
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    2004 Volvo Penta GXI 5.7 looses power at under load.

    I think you have a fuel problem which you have alluded to. Check the screen of the fuel pump as it might have caught debris from your tank or even the paint problem. Failing that check the fuel pressures at the low & high sides of the fuel pumps. Check this out
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    Where can i find trim seals

    Probably Ebay, but be aware that not all the suppliers provide the scraper seal with a stainless garter spring.
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    VP SX-M Trim Hose replacement without pulling drive?

    I have done this job on my salt water boat, removing the drive is only a half hour job. and will make life much easier and should be done every year anyway. I removed the gimbal ring too as all the fittings on the hoses were corroded into the little manifold. I have a very good set of brake pipe...
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    Trim sender: 2-wire or 3-wire?

    Another point to beware of is that the senders for analogue and digital gauges are different. Don't ask how I know that.
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    Overheating Problem

    I really think you would save both time and money if you were to download a manual, I will post a cooling system diagram for you below to give you an idea of how it all works and where to look.
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    Volvo Penta 7.4 overheats

    As Lou C mentioned, I had an overheat problem that only occurred at idle speeds, it turned out to be the dogleg tube that is on the water intake but buried between the upper and lower drives, it gets burnt by the exhaust gases. Number 12 in the diagram. The replacement is now stainless steel, I...
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