exhaust bellow problem

[cryoman]

I have a volvo penta aq125b have a leak from the exhaust bellow it is split from the hose clamp area, trying to do a chaep fix . i just moved the clamps up a little bit , this is not the drive bellow just leaking water , i just moved the clamps i hope above where the split is to fix the problem any help would be nice /The leak is from the lower clamp, Trying to get on the water , down in texas

 

[Mischief Managed]

Re: exhaust bellow problem

Thinking the leak should not be an issue since those bellows have drain holes, if memory serves, but the bellows kit (part number 876631) is only around $50 and as you probably already know, is very easy to replace.<br /><br />If you don't want to spend money on the kit and don't want a leak, buy a rubber bicycle inner tube and some rubber cement to patch the split. It'd be best to do it with the bellows off the drive. Might hold for a season or too.<br /><br />That said, you need to take a really good look at the U joint bellows. When those fail, the boat tends to sink.

 

[cryoman]

Re: exhaust bellow problem

i was told by the boat shop , i have to take exhaust manifold off to get to bellow , Why cant i just take rubber bellow and loosen hose clamps just to get to the bellow . It seems really simple , I was told a harder way

 

[tommays]

Re: exhaust bellow problem

Are you your talking about inside the boat or outside on the drive ?<br /><br />tommays

 

[cryoman]

Re: exhaust bellow problem

tommays , it is inside the boat

 

[tommays]

Re: exhaust bellow problem

The volvo expert will be along give some time <br /><br /><br />tommays

 

[Don S]

Re: exhaust bellow problem

We just went through this a few days ago.<br /><br />Here is the previous thread.<br /><br /> http://forums.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=24;t=016035

 

[cryoman]

Re: exhaust bellow problem

Hey don problem fixed , buddy came over fixed crack in hose hailine crack will eventually have to have it replaced the right way , sorry for the double posts .Just lookin for a cheaper way before total replacement, I am kind of frugal that way .<br />Hey don what part of alaska are you from . I was born in fairbanks . My dad was in the army . I always want to go back. left there when i was a year old

 

[Mischief Managed]

Re: exhaust bellow problem

I was referring to the belows on the drive in my reply above. The manifold is easy to remove so don't let that worry you.

 

[Bondo]

Re: exhaust bellow problem

I am kind of frugal that way .

Or,........<br />Is it Penny Wise,+ Pound Foolish,..???.....

 

[cryoman]

Re: exhaust bellow problem

thanks mischief , I have no leak now but will have to replace it later , .The leak was caused by the hose clamp, I just try to save money where i can . But with boats it is not always a option, The split was on the outer edge of the bellow the bellow was still usable In my opinion , When it gets to bad i am a firm believer in doing it right . And bondo it is a penny wise , but i have a lotta pounds to be foolish