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Lou C replied to the thread Effect of partial submersion of 5.0 GXI. Effect on Power Steering, Starter, crank sensor..

Oh and if Volvo uses cotter pins on those mounting bolts like OMC be prepared for a struggle. They were VERY hard to get out needed a...

Jul 10, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread Effect of partial submersion of 5.0 GXI. Effect on Power Steering, Starter, crank sensor..

I’d search to see if you can find a parts source and instructional videos. There is also a place I heard of in Fla that can rebuild them...

Jul 10, 2025
Lou C reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread Trim Continues Running After Releasing Button with Like.

there is no arc suppression on the relays. after a while the contacts can weld themselves easy to check. use a test light or a DVM...

Jul 10, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread Trim Continues Running After Releasing Button.

Up relay getting stuck?

Jul 10, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread Lengthening a boat trailer.

I've seen this done a few times, but you have to make sure that the trailer frame is heavy enough to support the weight of the boat and...

Jul 9, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread Outdrive service.

yep that's the joint venture cone clutch drive which for all practical purposes is the same as a Volvo SX of the same year.

Jul 9, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread Cold engine despite running for a while. Water entering bilge.

With raw water cooled engines it is pretty common to get rust flakes stuck in the thermostat and then the engine will run cool until you...

Jul 9, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread It’s stuck! Might have messed up trying to figure out why it has trouble getting in/out of neutral..

I could be wrong but I think you have to reinstall the shift lever to be able move the control arms on that style of control....is it a...

Jul 9, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread Flushing Sea Ray 250 Sundancer in salt water... How To, and is it necessary?.

If you do a standard oil analysis with Blackstone Labs or similar they will be able to tell you if your engine is wearing well and also...
Jul 9, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread Effect of partial submersion of 5.0 GXI. Effect on Power Steering, Starter, crank sensor..

shine a bright flashlight on the P/S actuator, they often leak.
Jul 9, 2025
Lou C reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread Effect of partial submersion of 5.0 GXI. Effect on Power Steering, Starter, crank sensor. with Like.

pull the starter, completely disassemble it and clean it, then re-assemble it. you should be OK if you do that ASAP. if you sit more...

Jul 9, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread BMW headlight . . . $1,000 !!!.

https://www.quadratec.com/p/crown-automotive/ece-headlamp-housing-grand-cherokee-zj these are for my '98 even cheaper now, and like 100%...

Jul 8, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread Flushing Sea Ray 250 Sundancer in salt water... How To, and is it necessary?.

I have heard this for years. When I pulled my engine apart with 100% salt use guess what? Nothing besides rust! The salt is not the...

Jul 8, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread Flushing Sea Ray 250 Sundancer in salt water... How To, and is it necessary?.

I wouldn't worry too much about the flushing, yes do it if you can, but honestly I have never seen any of the inboard boats moored where...

Jul 8, 2025
Lou C replied to the thread BMW headlight . . . $1,000 !!!.

Same for me Scott... In my '98 Grand Cherokee I've been running a set of Crown EU spec H-4 headlamps run off a Painless Wiring relay...

Jul 8, 2025

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