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    How does this happen (pic incl)

    In a prev post I described how out of the blue my 2006 3.0 L volvo penta GLP-D started bleeding oil all over the place. Just 2 weeks after I had it in to the shop for a carb recall. After going out to the lake and looking things over it turns out that the fuel pump was loose (very loose the...
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    Oil Everywhere UPDATE

    I have a 2006 volvo penta 3.0 L gl-d. Everything all year has been going fine except I always thought that there was a slow oil leak somewhere under the filter. I took it in (for the carb recall) and mentioned the leak to them and the dealer said that there was "oil seapping from the pcv valve...
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    oil everywhere help!

    I have a 2006 volvo penta 3.0 L gl-d. Everything all year has been going fine except I always thought that there was a slow oil leak somewhere under the filter. I took it in (for the carb recall) and mentioned the leak to them and the dealer said that there was "oil seapping from the pcv valve...
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    New carb poorer performance?

    My 2006 volvo penta 3.0l was recently recalled to replace the holly carb. Prior to the recall the boat was running fine and had no problems. Since then the carb has been replaced and the boat is running a bit rougher at idle but also does not seem to have the hole shot that it had prior. On...
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    how long can I run my engine out of the water?

    Although I already know the answer to this (i.e. not at all) a friend of mine was told that he could run his new volvo out of the water while winterizing. I recall a thread here that said that within a few seconds (15sec?) the impeller would be toast but I cant find the thread to send him...
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    volvo temp issue update

    previously I had posted that my 3 L penta (2006) GLP-D seemed to be running hot the faria gauge had it 190ish and a laser thermometer read 187 on the block between the drain petcocks. Took it to the dealer who replaced the thermostat and the impeller(which was 'showing signs of wear'). Next...
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    vovlo penta 3.0L temp

    I have a 2006 VP 3.0 L. When driving hard or pulling a skier the temp guage will often read one notch above 175degrees. The confusing part for me is that the gauge on my boat is not very well marked. for instance the next temperature number on the gauge is 200. If the marks are in fact...
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    2006 repair manual

    What would be a good manual for a 3.0l volvo penta 2006. Seloc's website indicate that their newest manual is 2003. same for Clymer?
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    Oil dipstick hole of penta sx drive stripped

    Any body have any experience with helicoils in this situation? Would it be an appropriate fix and would the bolt on the dipsick tighten down and be waterproof with the helicoil in? Thanks
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