Okay, maybe it just needed to run a while b/c I let it go for 5-10 mins and everything seemed to sound just fine. I even used a stethoscope on the water pump, alternator and power steering pump and nothing sounded odd or the brushing / scraping sound wasn't even present
Thanks! It was my first time replacing the impeller so very well may have foolishly installed it backwards...thanks! The previous impeller was well intact and didn't see any fragments in there but I'll take a look.
I just replaced the impeller and fuel/water separator today and now notice a sort of rhythmic "brushing" or "scraping" sound. Can anybody help identify this noise? Is it a belt issue?
Hey, so earlier today I had followed your instructions from last year combined with a few I added (I added 4 & 6)
1) Lowered outdrive
2) Removed 5 drain plugs and used paperclip & pick tool to ensure unblocked
3) Disconnected bottom end of big hose from tstat to circulating pump and drained
4)...
Hey Lou,
In the Volvo Penta manual it talks about cranking the engine after draining to get water out of the impeller housing. Is that necessary if I am doing the above? Cranking without water makes me nervous.
Hello,
I am going to replace the impeller in my 1999 Volvo Penta 4.3 GL and the manual I have calls for glycerin for the Impeller housing and Volvo Penta Grease on the o-ring. My question is what specific grease are they referring to, and is there a cheaper/more accessible substitute for the...
Hey again, you were a lot of help to me winterizing last year Lou. I am unable to find the West Marine AF -100, but have you used this one? Is it a suitable replacement?
https://www.wholesalemarine.com/starbrite-sea-safe-non-toxic-anti-freeze-100f/
