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    Volvo DP-SM carrier bearing removal

    Here's what they say in my dps-a workshop manual. You should definitely download yours like THANE2012 said, it's free !
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    Does your Volvo engine rocks ?

    Hi there ! My 5.7 gxi-h shakes slightly (say about 1/2") left to right at idle otherwise rock steady when revs up. No missing, no strange noise, perfect alignment. Does yours shakes too ? Thanks Laurent
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    Volvo DP-SM carrier bearing removal

    Hi Ultrium, I've got a DPS-A but it's the same procedure. I did it 3 years ago cause my shaft seal rings were shot. For pulling the carrier, you need a bearing puller (classical one with 3 arms, the cheap chinese puller worked good for me). Take a look at this photo.( Sorry, it's not perfect...
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    Dashboard restoration - carbon style

    Restoration done with 3M black carbon film brillant finish. Before: After:
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    Sea ray 250 fuel tank removal and restoration

    Hi everyone, Here's some photos of my 97' searay 250 sundancer tank removal and restoration. Before all: remove tanks hoses, ground, disconnetc batteries 1st step: remove the plywood cover in the mid cabin. 2nd step: in the engine room: find behind the soundproofing foam the screws holding the...
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    sea ray 250 hull to deck joint

    Hi everyone, Last time I?ve been navigating in lumpy seas (4/5 feet steep waves), the boat was thumping hard. When I opened the cabin door there was 5 gallons of water in the salon, the carpet was flooded ! I checked every thru hull, window, I dived to check if there was a crack in the hull...
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    Volvo penta steering ram #21910902 overhaul

    Hello you happy fellow boaters. First of all, please forgive my english since it?s not my mother tongue. I?ll try my best to be clear in the following explanations. I read a lot of good advice on this forum regarding engine and boat maintenance, so it?s time for me to do my own contribution ...
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