volvo penta SX 4.3gl

[ar_be]

Looking to buying my first volvo penta (99 Four Winns) after years with a Mercruiser. Going to fire it up pre-sale and need to do a quick drain job as we might still get a light freeze in IL. Trying to learn from prior posts. From reviewing posts it looks like there are 2 block drain plugs and 2 manifold drain plugs? Also, any idea what the oil capacity is with oil filter? How cool, no water pump in the outdrive!

 

[cmyers_uk]

Re: volvo penta SX 4.3gl

Hi, 4.3Gl 4.0 qts (3,8 litres) less filter - 6.0 qts (5.7 litres) with filter<br /><br />Drain the exhaust manifolds brass drain plug port and startboard.<br /><br />Remove cylinder block drain plug starboard<br />Remove cylinder drain plug port<br /><br />Front <br /><br />disconnect and drain large hose at circulating pump.<br /><br />remove plug and drain intake manifold

 

[johnbo]

Re: volvo penta SX 4.3gl

Hmmm, is there a good description somewhere of where some of these drain points are? I have the exact same (different year) engine package. <br /><br />I've found the two block drains, and I know about the hoses at the circulating pump.<br /><br />But, I've not found any drains for the manifolds, either exhaust or intake.<br /><br />Can someone describe where I should be looking for these?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br /> johnbo

 

[Don S]

Re: volvo penta SX 4.3gl

The owners/operators manual usually shows the drains.<br /><br /> http://www.volvo.com/volvopenta/global/en-gb/marineengines/operators_manual/

 

[johnbo]

Re: volvo penta SX 4.3gl

Thanks Don,<br /><br />That is a much better description than what came in the boat's original manuals (from SeaSwirl). Thanks for the pointer.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br /> johnbo

 

[ar_be]

Re: volvo penta SX 4.3gl

Thanks for most valuable link the Don, pretty much the same as the 4.3 Mercruiser, as I expected.