Volvo DP-S bellows

[cw_racefan]

While winterizing this weekend, I was running the engine (2004 5.0 GXI, DP-S) off the flush attachment on the engine. While it was running, I noticed water dripping from the lower bellows. What runs through the lower bellows on this drive? I assume exhaust since there was water getting in there from the flush attachement. I haven't changed the lower unit oil yet, waiting on the prop wrench to pull the inner prop(drain is behind props) so no sure if there's any water in the drive. Still under warranty, so either way its going to the dealer in the spring, but I was just curious at this point.

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo DP-S bellows

That is the exhaust bellows, and there is a drain hole in that bellows so the water can drain when the drive is up.

 

[cw_racefan]

Re: Volvo DP-S bellows

Don - so with the drive down, running off the flush adapter at the engine, a slow drip from that bellows is normal?<br /><br />thanks!<br />Craig

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo DP-S bellows

Unless you can talk the water into not falling out of the hole.

 

[cw_racefan]

Re: Volvo DP-S bellows

LOL!! Thanks Don. Its folks like you that are willing to help out us backyard mechanics that make forums like this great! You saved me an unnecessary trip to the dealer in the spring!

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Volvo DP-S bellows

hahahaah my ex wifes lawyer can talk like that