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    Temp. gauge issue on KAD 300

    I have found this from Volvo..... item 26 are plugs..... I have one plug and a sensor in the other hole..... However is this the ECT or gauge sensor or maybe a combined sensor. But why is the sensor not listed as a sparepart ?
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    Temp. gauge issue on KAD 300

    Hi, I have two KAD 300 in my 2003 Windy 37HT. Both engines have 450 hours and run perfect. I have discovered that the temp. gauge on the port engine is a little unstable. It changes from 150 - 180 degree Fahrenheit in seconds.... then stable at same level as starboard engine. Important to...
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    steering wheel is slightly locking and then works again

    Hi all, While underway the steering wheel will lock. Then I turn hard and it is free again. Anyone knows how and where to troubleshoot ? The boat has two KAD 300 diesel engines with DPG drives. I have checked for fluid and level is fine. Thanks for any input.
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    2 x KAD300-A Diesel engines with Turbo and supercharger in a Windy 37HT

    Hi guys, The above engines are well stressed under load and I want to give them the best treatment in my Windy 37HT. I know Volvo has their own engine oil but I have a hard time finding the true technical description of their oil. Liqui Moly (the performance oil from Germany) and Shell I know...
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    Positioning the gimbal bearing inside the housing of a Volvo SX/ DPS.

    Hallo, I have just changed the gimbal housing seal as well as the gimbal bearing on my Volvo DPS drive. I had to do this as the former owner had changed it and not positioned the gimbal bearing correctly so it could not be lubricated during the grease fitting on starboard side. Anyway my...
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    lubrication of gimbal bearing in SX drive

    Hallo all, I am replacing my gimbal bearing and seal in my SX transom and found a thing that I need to question. On the one side of the bearing there are two "openings" in the outer case. It is said in the manual that this is the side of the bearing that must be visuable after installation. I...
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    canvas maintenance

    Hi guys, I have just bought a new canvas for my Four Winns 268. The fabric is said to be Sunbrella. 6-8 months a year my boat incl. canvas sits in a salty environment..... Can someone tell me how to keep the fabric, zippers and the clears in good condition. Thanks.
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    Winterization Penta 5.7 V8

    Hallo, Sad to say but in a month I will get the boat on land and get her ready for the winter. It can get rather cold here in our area so I want to fill the engine with anti-freeze. Does anyone know how much (gallons) of antifreeze I will need (want a mix of 50% antifreeze and 50% water) to...
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    Change of Manifold/ "Knee" gasket

    Hallo, I have my boat in salty water 6 months every year and on land filled with coolant during the rest of the year. The engine is a Volvo Penta 5.7 GSI with duoprop. It gets flushed with freshwater after each trip I do - every year abt. 50-60 operating hours. I am wondering how often I should...
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    How often will you change elbow gaskets on 5.7L Volvo GSI

    Hi, I just had new manifolds/ elbows and gaskets installed and plan on checking the torque of the 4 elbow bolts every season. However how often should I replace the elbow gaskets to avoid a possible leak (water in cylinders). I am running in salt water and with a raw water cooled set-up. From...
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    5.7 GSI Volvo did not crank.

    Hallo, My Four Winns 268 has given me absolutely no problem this summer. She stays in water from April til now and is being visited every 1-3 weeks. Never any issues - Starts up immediately, runs smoothly - no wrong noises. Meanwhile for 6 weeks I did not go due to my work but gave her a visit...
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    Slight growl from Penta DP-SM drive

    Hallo, I have noticed a slight growl from my drive when in neutral. However when I apply forward or reverse gear it stops and no noise is detected. Can anyone tell me if I should consider water intrusion in the bellow (immediate action required) or most likely just a bad gimbal bearing that...
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    Gimbal bearing driver tool for Penta Duoprop 1999

    Hallo, I will be replacing my gimbal seal, bearing as well as I need to align the bearing with the engine coupler on my Volvo Penta DP from 1999. Details of my drive is DP-SM 1 95 and transom says TSK SX-M. I have seen that a tool for all 3 jobs are available for Mercruiser but cannot find it...
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    Viscosity for VP 5.7GSI

    Hallo, My dealer has always been using Volvos own engine oil (15W/50) but after I have moved to another location (same climate) and have had a new dealer change the oil/ filter this year I found out that the new guy has used 15W/40..... He claims this is a very good oil .... (My engine is a VP...
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    Water in U-joint bellow (Volvo DPS)

    Hallo, I have pulled my drive for the season and everything is fine. However have a question as I do not understand why water is NOT entering the U-joint bellow as the construction tells me it should...... The bearing carrier on the drive has some grooves. The bearing carrier will move toward/...
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