Impeller installation

[shute421]

I was looking to see if anyone knew how hard it is to install a new impeller on my 88 Volvo 140hp??? What exactly needs to happen??

 

[DukesFin]

Re: Impeller installation

I was looking to see if anyone knew how hard it is to install a new impeller on my 88 Volvo 140hp??? What exactly needs to happen??

Exactly what your manual says! Do you have one yet?

(I'm just kidding around with my somewhat sarcastic response, but really, if you don't have a manual, get one! That will really help you decide what projects/maint. you want to try yourself and what ones you want to stay away from!)

good luck either way!

 

[shute421]

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I do have a manual and have looked at it....I was tying to get some other peoples opinions on if this is a hard job to do or not, like what degree of difficutly it is????

 

[Don S]

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Volvo does't go by year, and usually not by HP, so, what's your engine model number?

 

[shute421]

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Volvo does't go by year, and usually not by HP, so, what's your engine model number?

Its an AQ171A....any feedback???

 

[Don S]

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Remove the 4 screws holding the cover on. Pry the impeller out of the pump body with a couple of screwdrives. (Make sure the shaft does not pull out of the pump). Put some dish washing liquid on the new impeller and twist it into the pump housing. Install cover with new gasket/oring (whichever it has).

You can also download a free owners manual from Volvo at the link below.

http://www.volvo.com/volvopenta/global/en-gb/marineengines/operators_manual/operators_manual.htm

 

[shute421]

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Thaks for the help its greatly appreciated...One more question....because I didnt have any water flowing, my exhaust hose split and has to be replaced....I purchased a new one....but was wondering how do i install the new hose?? Is there an easy way to do this??

 

[Don S]

Re: Impeller installation

No easy way, you have to either pull the exhaust manifold, or lift the engine up and forward.

 

[shute421]

Re: Impeller installation

Remove the 4 screws holding the cover on. Pry the impeller out of the pump body with a couple of screwdrives. (Make sure the shaft does not pull out of the pump). Put some dish washing liquid on the new impeller and twist it into the pump housing. Install cover with new gasket/oring (whichever it has).

You can also download a free owners manual from Volvo at the link below.

http://www.volvo.com/volvopenta/global/en-gb/marineengines/operators_manual/operators_manual.htm

Thanks for the link, Ive downloaded one and I am good to go.....Could I replace the impeller while the boat is still in the water or should I take it out???

 

[shute421]

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No easy way, you have to either pull the exhaust manifold, or lift the engine up and forward.

So the easier of the two is obviouslt to pull the manifold, replace the exhaust hose, purchase an exhaust manifold gasket and bolt the manifold back on....correct??

 

[b00tstrap]

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shute421

No offense here, but take the time to do some research on the work you want to perform on your boat, it will benefit you and the boat greatly

 

[shute421]

Re: Impeller installation

shute421

No offense here, but take the time to do some research on the work you want to perform on your boat, it will benefit you and the boat greatly

I am, and thats what a forum is for is to get others peoples opinions...right????

No offense taken seamen

 

[shute421]

Re: Impeller installation

shute421

No offense here, but take the time to do some research on the work you want to perform on your boat, it will benefit you and the boat greatly

No offense taken...BUT....Thats what this forum is for...correct??...To get some input/feedback/help with what I wanna do....instead of adding your 2 cents...you could of gave me your view on my project.