Volvo Penta Exhaust Flapper

[kylep]

While replacing the exhaust man's and risers, I noticed that the one of the flapper valves was missing. While searching for a place to purchase a new one, I ran across an article stating that Volvo Penta does not recommend installing flapper valves now. Is this true? If so, what keeps the water out of the engine?

Kyle

1999 Chap Sig 240
VP 5.7GS

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Volvo Penta Exhaust Flapper

While replacing the exhaust man's and risers, I noticed that the one of the flapper valves was missing. While searching for a place to purchase a new one, I ran across an article stating that Volvo Penta does not recommend installing flapper valves now. Is this true? If so, what keeps the water out of the engine?

Kyle

1999 Chap Sig 240
VP 5.7GS

1). True.......
2). Prudent operation.....
Volvo decided they were more trouble than they were worth....

 

[Bondo]

Re: Volvo Penta Exhaust Flapper

Ayuh,............

I happen to think they Are worth the trouble..............

Even My Custom handbuilt Bondo Pipes have hand fitted, rubber lined Flappers in there...........

 

[kylep]

Re: Volvo Penta Exhaust Flapper

Ayuh,............

I happen to think they Are worth the trouble..............

Even My Custom handbuilt Bondo Pipes have hand fitted, rubber lined Flappers in there...........

I haven't found a supplier for the proper flapper yet. I've seen exhaust hoses with built in flappers. Should I investigate adapting one of them or just not put any in at all?

Kyle

 

[newport dave]

Re: Volvo Penta Exhaust Flapper

Replace it or not, you will need to find and remove the missing flapper.

Dave

 

[Hartwellboater]

While replacing the exhaust man's and risers, I noticed that the one of the flapper valves was missing. While searching for a place to purchase a new one, I ran across an article stating that Volvo Penta does not recommend installing flapper valves now. Is this true? If so, what keeps the water out of the engine?

Kyle

1999 Chap Sig 240
VP 5.7GS

What did you end up doing replace or Depleted exhaust flapper valve! I’m in the same “boat” search for days for the Exhaust flapper valve part? No luck finding it! Volvo does carry this part or have a part number for it! Can you please help
1999 Larson Volvo penta 5.0GLPWR -Volvo Penta SX