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    Volvo Penta Kad32 Belt Failure

    Hi All Having a constant issue with my Kad32 buring through belts. This is on the main engine belt. After about 4hours of driving the belt is destroyed. It seems to be breaking along the ribs ( see photo attached). Any suggestions on what could be causing this?
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    VOLVO PENTA OUTDRIVE DROPPING INSTANTLY

    Does anyone know if this spring is always installed. As there is not a spring on either of my cylinders
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    VOLVO PENTA OUTDRIVE DROPPING INSTANTLY

    Yes looked good. I gave it a quick run over with honing tool also just to ensure there was no sharp points
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    VOLVO PENTA OUTDRIVE DROPPING INSTANTLY

    The plastic ring that goes over the o-ring on one of the pistons was damaged when I removed it. I replaced this with a new one, so unless it got damaged again as it is very flimsy. It was very difficult to get the piston back into the cylinder with the new seals
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    VOLVO PENTA OUTDRIVE DROPPING INSTANTLY

    I have replaced the trim cylinder seals again and still no joy. Seems to be dropping slower but takes less than two minutes to drop from top to bottom. When I looked at pictures online of the trim cylinders there seems to a large springs on the rod, which mine does not have. Is this required...
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    VOLVO PENTA OUTDRIVE DROPPING INSTANTLY

    Thanks, can you advise on how to test the pump. I have removed the pump so that i can bench test it. I have added a short section of hose to both pump outlets and put a pressure gauge on the end of each hose. When i run the pump so that pressure builds on the 'Down' outlet, the pressure on the...
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    VOLVO PENTA OUTDRIVE DROPPING INSTANTLY

    Thanks, can you advise on how best to test the rams and pump?
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    VOLVO PENTA OUTDRIVE DROPPING INSTANTLY

    Hi All, Having an issue with a volvo penta outdrive dropping instantly (within 20 seconds) . I have replaced the seals on both rams which has made no difference. There is no visible leaks. Resivour is topped up and have drove it up and down as per manual. I am starting to expect it could be...
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    Volvo Penta Ignition Switch

    Hi, Just wonder if anyone knows of a spurious or alternative ignition switch to the Volvo 859573 switch. Genuine switch is very expensive so would like to see if anyone found a cheaper alternative Thanks
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    Volvo Penta KAD32 Engine Issue

    Hi All, I have a Volvo Penta KAD32. I had an issue with main engine belt failing. I have now replaced this belt and all other engine belts. When I start the engine and let it idle there is a noise that kicks in after about 30 seconds. I think it is the super charger kicking in ( as the outer...
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    Volvo KAD32 Engine Belt failure and lack of power

    Hi All I have a Volvo KAD32 in a 24ft boat. On the first outing of the season the battery light came on on the dash and went into alarm. On closer inspection it was found that the primary engine belt had failed. We replaced this belt (checking all pulleys when replacing it). We then put the...
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