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    Follow Up VP 5.0 L Gxi-E

    Two weeks ago I posted about an overheating problem I was having with a VP 5.0 L Gxi-E. The raw water pump, impeller, thermostat, exhaust manifolds and risers, all hoses and fittings were replaced. He said hes gone from top to bottom checking and replacing any and everything that could be...
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    Overheating

    Hey guys, I have a 2004 Volvo Penta 5.0 L Gxi-E thats overheating. It overheats when its throttled up on plane, but then the temperature comes right back down when you let off the throttle. It has a new water pump, t-stat, and exhaust manifolds and risers. Ive spent a lot of money and im...
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    Could multiple problems be linked?

    I have a 2004 Volvo Penta 5.0 L Gxi-E that has two seperate problems. The first problem is the engine is being starved for gas. It'll run fine for a few minutes and then it starts idling roughly and eventually stalls. Itll take 10 or 15 trys to get it cranked again and when it does it run...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 Gxi-E Overheating

    Ive got a Volvo Penta 5.0 Gxi-E that begins to overheat when throttled up to over 2500 RPM or so. When I let off the throttle and bring it back to idle speed, the temperature lowers back to normal. I took the impeller out and looked at it and its brand new and the gasket is fine as well. I...
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