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    Volvo penta 5.0gl pwtr engine sx-m outdrive cooling issue

    Okay, here is the issue, gettimg ready for season and you always anticipate that first issue, I put bra on outdrive started hose, and started engine, I noticed no water out exhaust prop, and a lot of pressure still at bra, knew there was an issue, removed hose at transom in engine bay, no water...
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    gimbal bearing replacement, is transom destroyed?!?!?

    Hi, I have a 1999 volvo penta 5.0gi with sx-m outdrive. Just bought it, not my first boat, but first time doing it myself. Removed the outdrive to grease and inspect. Found the gimbal bearing totally destroyed, inner race in two pieces, bellows boot ripped, need some advise, never saw a transom...
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