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    VP 8.1 GX-i running like crap

    For clarity, It was connected…just barely. I easily pulled it apart then took pic. Will keep looking for more. Thx
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    VP 8.1 GX-i running like crap

    This harness was loose. I pulled it apart but it was def not fully seated. Not sure what its for
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    VP 8.1 GX-i running like crap

    Fuel filter drained. Some sediment in bottom
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    VP 8.1 GX-i running like crap

    Thanks so far. Will do what i can. How can i confirm spark? Pull plugs one at a time and ground them on block while cranking?
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    VP 8.1 GX-i running like crap

    They said that they didnt do anything
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    VP 8.1 GX-i running like crap

    Last year I was getting water in the bilge. Local Cobalt dealer traced it back to outdrive, and in order to repair the leak they pulled the drive and engine. When they gave me the boat back I dunked it immediately and it ran so rough, stalled, and would not even come close to planing. I took it...
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    Moving outdrive with engine off?

    Thanks for sorting me out!
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    Moving outdrive with engine off?

    Howdy y’all. 2005 Cobalt 272 with VP 8.1GX-i & power steering. With the engine off and boat on the trailer, should I be able to grab the outdrive and muscle it left & right? I cant be sure, but I thought that I used to be able to do this and upon just trying it wouldn’t budge. Steering was...
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